The Financial & Theological Case for Starting an Endowment at Your Church
May 20, 2025 | 10 AM EDT
Online Webinar via Zoom - Exclusively for Pastors and Leaders of the Southeastern District
Are you looking for ways to help your congregation flourish today, but also for generations to come? Establishing an endowment can be part of the solution, providing ongoing, reliable financial support, while remaining true to God’s call to stewardship. This webinar will highlight why more congregations should consider setting up an endowment, addressing both financial and theological questions.
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In this webinar, you’ll hear from two leaders from the LCMS Foundation:
- Mark Cannon, CFO. Mark will review the financial advantages of creating an endowment, especially how they are a good strategy to counter inflation, and in the long-term, typically lead to growth greater than what’s possible with funds in a traditional banking or savings account.
- Rev. Phil Krupski, Senior Vice President, Gift Planning. Phil will address endowments from a theological and stewardship perspective. Phil is fond of explaining that “endowments are not a rainy-day fund, but a spending plan that supports mission and ministry today, while building resources for tomorrow.” Prior to his current role, Phil was a pastor in the Indiana District for 27 years, so he understands the challenges pastors face and the concerns they may have about endowments.
Other Takeaways from the Webinar:
- How Having an Endowment Encourages Giving: A well-organized endowment shows that your congregation is committed to using gifts wisely. This boosts donor confidence and encourages greater giving. And gifts to endowments typically come from estate gifts or non-liquid assets, so they don’t compete with regular offerings.
- How to Get Started: Get actionable advice on starting and growing an endowment and making it a part of your congregation’s ongoing financial planning.
Questions? Please contact info@lfnd.org