Episode 60: Beyond the Offering Plate: Creative Ways to Fund the Kingdom
On this episode of Faith & Retirement with Jay Peroni, host Jay Peroni, CFP, is joined by financial stewardship expert David Bennett to explore creative ways to support churches and ministries beyond traditional cash donations.

They discuss:
• Alternative Giving Strategies – Using required minimum distributions (RMDs), appreciated stock, and in-kind donations to maximize tax savings while supporting ministry work.

• Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) – How these charitable vehicles allow individuals to contribute assets, receive tax deductions, and distribute grants to churches over time.

• Volunteering & Skills-Based Contributions – The importance of giving time, expertise, and resources to support church missions.

• Estate & Legacy Planning – Common mistakes Christians make and solutions to ensure wealth is stewarded effectively for kingdom impact.

Jay and Dave also share how listeners can get more information on faith-based financial planning. Tune in to this exciting episode and check out faithandretirement.com.