Christian Church Foundation

The Christian Church Foundation family grieves the death of Lucy Reed, wife of our late president emeritus, Jim Reed. Lucy died May 18 in Ft. Worth, TX. President Gary Kidwell visited with Lucy May 16. Please remember Lucy’s family as they move through the grieving process. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Amidst the tears and heartaches when the remaining congregants at Greenville Avenue Christian Church in Dallas closed the church’s doors for the last time in 1982, there was still a sense of hope.... Read More 

When Adam Anderson tragically died at a young age, his parents Alice and David Anderson created a scholarship fund to help others achieve their dreams. The Adam D. Anderson "Run the Race" Scholarship, managed by the Christian Church Foundation, is providing a legacy in Adam's memory. Read More 

Leaders of congregations deciding to cease their visible ministries can find assistance in the Foundation's resource, Sacred Stories - Continuing a Congregation's Legacy of Ministry. This resource helps leaders address some of the issues involved, including ways the congregation's witness can continue thorugh permanent funds. Read More 

Having returned from the mission field in Zimbabwe, retired minister Jack Barnes and his wife Midge have enjoyed visiting churches and sharing news about thier work. They also can discuss the peace of mind that comes with creating an estate plan that takes care of family and the church they so deeply love. Read More 

For ministries that invest with the Foundation, accounts can be established so that the Foundation will retain any gift language or donor restrictions on the original gift -- relieving ministries of some of the challenges of retaining documents. The Board of Directors learned of this new service at its recent meeting. Read More 

Rev. Dr. Harold Cline and his wife Ruby devoted their lives to their children and the congregations they served. Their estate plans included endowment support for the church causes they cherished. Their faith witness in life was an example to family; their faithful giving beyond their lifetime provides a lasting legacy to us all. Read More 

2012 was a tremendous year for the Christian Church Foundation, says President Gary Kidwell. Distributions to ministries and other charities from permanent funds and other gifts reached $7.2 million. In addition, the Foundation received $8.2 million in new permanent funds and other gifts. Read More 

Needing help with your congregation's permanent fund policy? Or maybe church leaders haven't reveiwed their existing policy for several years. The Foundation has created a Model Permanent Fund Policy designed to help churches implement best practices for permanent funds without hurting annual stewardship efforts. Read More 

Betty Jane Veach's lifetime of caring for others will always be remembered thanks to friends who have found ways to endow Christian caring in her memory. A permanent fund created in her honor will support outreach ministries that were dear to her. Read More 

For members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), gathering around the communion table weekly is center to our faith. Several Foundation Vice Presidents have created videos of their communion meditations that link the table with legacy and faithful giving. Read More