Celebrating and recognizing God’s provision for ministry through planned gifts made by faithful and generous stewards, while fostering a community that inspires others to take hold of real life. I Timothy 6:17-19.
We are honored to celebrate the faithfulness of those who have partnered with us to create their legacy.
The 1904 Legacy Circle recognizes a community of generous stewards who have established legacy gifts through MB Foundation.
This circle of stewards began when Franz Wiens made the first legacy gift through MB Foundation. In 1904, he gifted 80 acres located in Hamilton County, Nebraska, as an endowment to the Conference. For over a century, his faithful stewardship has supported ministry, leaving a legacy that is still making an impact today. Read more about the first legacy gift through MB Foundation.
1904 LEGACY CIRCLE MEMBERS
SINCE 1990
700+
HOUSEHOLDS
Members of the 1904 Legacy Circle at MB Foundation are recognized in honor of their legacy gift, made upon their passing—whether through a bequest in their will, a charitable gift annuity, or another gift arrangement, their generosity will continue to impact the ministries of their choosing.
LEGACY STORIES
The life of Franz Wiens is an example of what happens when an individual fully understands that God owns all. His commitment to God and family is a legacy that is reaching far beyond his lifetime and will continue in perpetuity because of decisions he made more than 150 years ago. It is even more […]
“We love what MB Foundation is doing. We feel it’s a way to serve with our money that has come to us over the years of hard work. Of our investment in church, family, and farming, what we’ve given to church and family were our best investments.”
“We strongly believe that at least 10% of the value of our estate should go to the Lord’s work. Since most of our ministry was in the athletic department, we feel it is only fitting to help meet this need.”
RESOURCES
SUGGESTED READINGS
Gospel Patrons
by John Rinehart
Behind every great movement of God stands a few generous men and women called Gospel Patrons. This book tells three of their stories from history and invites us to believe God, step out, and serve the purposes of God in our generation too.
A Spectrum of Legacies
by Mark A. Weber
Statistics indicate that most wealth transfers from parents to children fail because of poor communication and a lack of trust among family members.
Readers can use A Spectrum of Legacies to create legacies that pass their financial assets in a way that reflects their personal values, teaches their children, and benefits their communities.