Wait a minute. Batman and Robin. Peanut butter and jelly. Peanut butter and chocolate if you’re feeling adventurous. But Batman and peanut butter? That just doesn’t fit. Some things belong together. Others… not so much. As a stewardship pastor, the same is true for partnerships. Who you align with matters—a lot. You need strategic partners to build a healthy community of disciples who grasp and live out biblical stewardship and generosity. The right partners help you inspire lifelong Kingdom...

A signed estate plan does not mark the finish line. It marks the starting line. For years, FPM has helped families prepare customized estate plans rooted in biblical stewardship. But anyone who has walked with a grieving family knows that the real test often comes later—when a Successor Trustee must carry out the wishes of someone they love. That moment marks the beginning of FPM’s Legacy Services. Legacy Services helps families through the estate administration process. Legacy Services...

By D. Clay Perkins, Ph.D., Financial Planning Ministry Free kittens. That’s what the sign said. But we all know what happens when we fall in love with that “free” kitten and take it home. What comes next is anything but free—food, litter, toys, a carrier for vet trips, vet bills. And then years of more food, more litter, more toys, and more vet trips. So, was it really free? Very often, “free” ends up being quite expensive. Is the same true for a “free” will? You’ve seen the disclaimers on...