+ Rev. Keith Pearson, ELCA Foundation Regional Gift Planner OK, so with “Social Distancing” and “Self-Quarantine” recommendations in place you suddenly have a lot of time on your hands. And with the added restrictions on travel, this means a lot of time spent at home. You can either look at this as a curse or […]
Death & Taxes
By Rev. Keith Pearson, ELCA Foundation Benjamin Franklin is famously quoted for having written, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” It is a somewhat cynical sentiment many of us share. We begrudgingly acknowledge that both are undesirable, but unavoidable. As Christians we have cause to be a […]
A tax law that makes it easy to give
A tax law that makes it easy to give? A way for you to experience tax savings and benefit the church you love? Yes! If you are 70 ½ or older, and have a traditional IRA, giving directly to your congregation or to your SW MN Synod from that IRA can provide tax advantages for […]
Welcome Rev. Keith
The ELCA Foundation is excited to welcome Rev. Keith Pearson as the Regional Gift Planner for Northwestern and Southwestern Minnesota Synods. Rev. Pearson most recently served at Peace Lutheran in New London, MN. Keith will serve ELCA congregations and ministries in developing policies and practices to equip these ministries to promote and accept asset-based and […]
