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.