A Legacy of True Life

Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
1 Timothy 6:17-19

Henri NouwenFund-raising is, first and foremost, a form of ministry. It is a way of announcing our vision and inviting other people into our mission.

Fund-raising is proclaiming what we believe in such a way that we offer other people an opportunity to participate with us in our vision and mission.

Henri J. M. Nouwen,
A Spirituality of Fundraising

The mission of IWS has sustained through the generosity of its donors who sense a calling by God to support this graduate school focused on the renewal of Christian worship, educating Christian leaders across the globe. Since our establishment in 1999, IWS has been blessed with the ability to build not only a school, but also a generous community of loyal supporters. Due to this ongoing generosity we have been enabled to educate over 350 graduates who come from more than 60 denominations, almost every state in the US and 20 other nations. Each week IWS students and graduates impact over half a million people worldwide through their worship leading and teaching.

Grace Episcopal CrossLegacy Giving

According to a study at the Boston College Center for Wealth and Philanthropy, by the year 2052, $41 trillion (that’s trillion) in wealth will be transferred from one generation to the next. In spite of this looming intergenerational transfer of wealth, over 70% of Americans do not have a current will! Without a plan to pass on your personal assets, you and your estate are left at the mercy of the IRS. I encourage all those in the IWS community to employ long-term estate planning to maximize your legacy to your loved ones and to your charitable interests. I also strongly urge you to seriously consider IWS as one of your priority charitable interests. While the annual support of the IWS community is absolutely crucial to the fulfillment of our sustainable mission, deferred support like estate planning can leave a Kingdom legacy with an impact that spans multiple generations. This kind of gift is often the single most significant act of generosity toward God that most of us will ever perform. Let your hands be your executor instead of the government!

A bequest is a simple way to create a legacy which generously provides for the future of IWS and demonstrates love and support for the advancement of our mission. The inclusion of the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies in estate planning assures that your gift will have enduring influence and impact. If you are interested in a bequest, your attorney will need to revise your will or add a codicil to be sure the bequest is left to IWS. A copy of the bequest provision or codicil will need to be sent to IWS for our files. Those making a bequest will be invited to become a member of our Legacy Circle.

For more information on bequests or other planned giving options, please contact me at email, or call the IWS office. Your support of the ongoing mission of IWS is absolutely critical to the work of real spiritual transformation through worship.

Thank you for your partnership and commitment to the Lord’s work in and through IWS.

The Lord be with you,
James R. Hart, President


How to give: Checks should be made out to IWS, noted “IWS Fund” or “Scholarship Fund” and sent to IWS, 151 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park, FL 32073. Donations may also be made online. Gifts may be designated in memory or honor of a loved one, and/or may be anonymous. All gifts are tax-deductible.

Thank you for your partnership with IWS!

 

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