Entries for the 'LCMS Foundation' Category
Recently John Meyer, gift planning counselor for the South Wisconsin District, was in St. Louis at the LCMS International Center. He and other LCMS Foundation gift planning counselors from around the country met for continuing education, stewardship training and spiritual refreshment. At an awards celebration, John was recognized for his accomplishments in gift planning and received the leadership award for gifts to ministry.
On Oct. 3, 2008, President Bush signed legislation that could greatly impact church members in their stewardship life and thought process. The Tax Extenders and Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 will allow individuals to donate up to $100,000 from an individual retirement account (IRA) without increasing taxable income. This donation/distribution counts toward the donor’s Minimum Required Distribution for the year as well.