What should your congregation do with a significant gift?

Your congregation has been blessed with a large gift, and a chance to strengthen ministry for years to come. Deciding how to best steward that gift can lead to lots of questions. Should the gift be spent immediately, invested for the long-term, or used to expand your ministry? The decisions made today could shape your ministry for decades.

How we help:

  • We help congregations plan for the long-term: A well-managed investment or endowment can create support for ministry, scholarships, or mission work now and for years to come.

  • We understand LCMS ministries: Hundreds of LCMS congregations trust the Foundation to help them steward and invest their assets wisely.

  • We help congregations evaluate their options: No two congregations are alike. We work closely with your leadership to consider investment options, including the benefits and tradeoffs, liquidity needs, and your ministries' long-term plans and goals.

Download Our Guide

Our Long-Term Ministry Funding Guide outlines key considerations for stewarding significant gifts and explores approaches congregations can use to support both immediate ministry needs and long-term impact. Get access with the form below.