Living and Leaving a Legacy
By Tod Tanner We are all going to leave a legacy. Some will leave a legacy of family values. Individuals in this category will have invested significant time with their spouse and children in an effort to share and pass down their faith from one generation to the next. Others will leave a legacy of […]
TBF President Bill Gruenewald Announces Retirement Plans
By Lonnie WilkeyEditor of the Baptist & Reflector, Tennessee Baptist Mission Board Bill Gruenewald, president-treasurer of the Tennessee Baptist Foundation since 2014, has announced his plans to retire on Oct. 31, 2024. Gruenewald informed TBF trustees of his intentions at their December board meeting. If needed, he said he would remain “a few months longer” […]
What Does the SECURE Act 2.0 Mean for You?
What Does the SECURE Act 2.0 Mean for You? by Rev. Bill Gruenewald Most people may not be aware that on December 29, 2022, the president signed into law a bill that included the SECURE Act 2.0 (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement), expanding upon the original SECURE Act passed in 2019. The primary […]
Your Guide to Year-End Charitable Giving [2022 Update]
Your Guide to Year-End Charitable Giving [2022 Update] by Rev. Bill Gruenewald As the year comes to a close, many of us are thinking about our year-end giving. This year has brought some financial challenges for many people, but there are many charitable strategies that can help when tax time rolls around. Now is a great time […]
Why You Need to Know What’s in Your Estate
Why You Need to Know What’s in Your Estate by Rev. Bill Gruenewald Knowing what assets you have is critical for effective estate planning My grandmother made the best apple pie I have ever tasted. I would watch her take the ingredients and put them together, and it was a sight to behold. However, she […]
Fund the work you believe in with an IRA Charitable Rollover
Fund the work you believe in with an IRA Charitable Rollover by Rev. Bill Gruenewald Save on taxes by funding Kingdom work The best way to maximize most retirement accounts, like a traditional IRA, is to allow it to mature and accumulate earnings. However, at age 72 it is mandatory for a person to take […]
Should You Set Up a Charitable Remainder Trust?
Should You Set Up a Charitable Remainder Trust? [2022 Update] By Rev. Bill Gruenewald If you are interested in supporting a charity or cause with your assets after you pass, there are several ways to do it, but a charitable remainder trust (CRT) can be uniquely beneficial. It takes a bit more complex planning than […]
Christian Estate Planning – Why is it so important?
The Importance of Christian Estate Planning By Rev. Bill Gruenewald, President-Treasurer An estate plan is an essential preparation everyone must have. But what does it mean to create one rooted in your faith? There are many benefits to Christian estate planning, but I believe there are three foundational reasons why every believer should spend the […]
10 for Tenn | An investment with eternal impact
Forever Impact God’s Kingdom Through “10 for Tenn” By Rev. Bill Gruenewald, President-Treasurer Since 1938, the Tennessee Baptist Foundation has been working to ensure that Baptist Churches in Tennessee are equipped to do the work of the Kingdom. Through the generosity of committed believers like you, we have been able to support churches, fund mission […]
Christian Estate Planning: Create a Legacy Giving Ministry
Create a Legacy Giving Ministry to Provide Long-term Benefits By Rev. Bill Gruenewald, President-Treasurer Churches are called to reach the lost and disciple believers to live out the Gospel. Stewardship is an aspect of discipleship that encompasses how we manage the resources God gives to us for His Kingdom. Most people think that stewardship only […]
