Christian Church Foundation

Leading by example and being a good steward of God's money. That's how Huberto and Arlene Pimentel have tried to live their lives, and they are now recipients of the Harry T. Ice Distinguished Service Award from the Christian Church Foundation Board of Directors at its spring meeting. Read More 

Your church can promote planned giving to benefit your congregation through the church newsletter and bulletin. Download these articles to intoduce legacy-giving concepts to your members, sowing the seeds for future gifts. Read More 

From left, Mary Lawson, Alvin Houser and Kittie Blankenship, shared one thing in common although they didn't know each other. They each completed a charitable gift annuity with the Christian Church Foundation, providing themselves with a steady stream of income while putting a future gift in place for ministry. Read More 

Recently we wrestled with what we want to say about what is most important to us even in death. We worked with the Christian Church Foundation to create a plan that will witness to our love for our children and grandchildren, but also support the Disciples ministries about which we feel so passionate. Read More 

As a third generation member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Hilda has been left with the legacy of serving the church. In her words, "it is not to consider what the church can do for me, but what I can do for the church." That's why she and her husband Henry have created a permanent fund. Read More 

For many Disciples in the Ohio region, the name Broad Street Christian Church in Columbus was synonymous with their regional cathedral. Through its history, Broad Street supported new congregations, inspired eight young men and women to ministry, extended hospitality to all people, and sponsored the first Alcoholics Anonymous group in the Columbus... Read More 

Ann Ledwith lived her life with devotion to her faith, family, and friends. Like so many men and women who make up the greatest generation before her, she left a legacy of love, commitment and hope. She also included her congregation in her estate plan, providing meaningful support in perpetuity to the church she loved. Read More 

Sandy Springs Christian Church has developed a unique program to help encourage its members to include the congregation in their estate plans. Under the leadership of Linda Whitmire, the church's Fellowship of Legacy Builders provides a witness to others about the love members have for their congregation. Read More