Financial Planning

Financial Planning Ministry

Bridgeway has partnered with Financial Planning Ministry (FPM) - a non-profit ministry who works exclusively with Christian organizations - to help you learn how to protect your assets, discover tax advantages, and save your loved ones time and money by establishing a will or living trust, all at no cost to you.

WILLS & TRUSTS

ESTATES

LEGACY

Benefits of Financial Planning Ministry

We can't predict the future, but we can plan for it
We can't predict the future, but we can plan for it

Financial Planning Ministry takes the mystery out of estate planning, guiding you and your family through a straightforward process allowing you to design a legacy plan, with no out of pocket cost to you, that blesses your family and honors God. We’ve partnered with FPM to provide you with the opportunity to make decisions, pass on your values and your valuables, and start planning for your future. For more information about Financial Planning Ministry, visit their website www.fpm.org.

We steward the resources God has entrusted us
We steward the resources God has entrusted us

We have all heard it said “you can’t take your possessions to Heaven” but we can leave it to our family, our church, and the organizations we care deeply about. We can and should have a legacy plan that is our final act of stewardship.

  • Learn the different benefits of a will vs. a trust and which plan is best for you and your family
  • Meet one-on-one with experts (at your request) who will work with you to prepare your documents and achieve your will or trust
  • Receive information, advice, and assistance in your legacy planning with FPM at no cost to you
  • What are the advantages of a Living Trust?
  • Who should consider having a Living Trust?
  • How you can gain assurance that, upon your death, your guardianship wishes for minor children and distribution of your valuables are fulfilled as you desire?
  • How you can avoid the expensive and time consuming process of probate.
  • How you can bless charities of your choice while not decreasing gifts to heirs.
Confidentiality is assured
Confidentiality is assured

After attending this seminar, you will have the opportunity to meet one on one with a qualified estate consultant via Zoom or telephone to prepare your estate plan at no cost to you. Ensuring your legacy has been the business of Financial Planning Ministry for over 40 years. They remove the doubt and confusion surrounding estate planning through professional and courteous service, and provide you with estate planning that you and your heirs can count on. They take you through the entire process, from start to finish. FPM is an independent third party.

Upcoming Seminars

After launching this program with over 200 people, we're excited for the next round of seminars! After attending the seminar, you will have the opportunity to schedule a follow-up appointment— then to request that FPM prepare or update your own estate plan at no out-of-pocket cost. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity!

Fall Seminars Coming Soon!

Financial Support

In need of further financial support? Our Care Ministry is here to get you the care you need.

Financial Mentoring

Do you:

  • Have a question related to your personal financial situation?
  • Need support defining your financial goals?
  • Need assistance getting financially organized or setting up a spending plan?
  • Have a desire to increase savings or to get out of debt?
  • Need help understanding credit and credit reports?
  • Have a desire to tithe but not sure where to get the money?

If you answered ‘YES’ to any of these needs, our financial mentor volunteers offer FREE mentoring services in these areas. Our mentors have been trained and certified by the University of Maryland Extension office using a program called ‘Master Money Mentors.’ Our mentors have a passion to provide one-on-one assistance and to teach you how to be successful in your financial management so you can reach your financial goals.  Mentoring sessions can be held in-person or virtually using a variety of communication platforms.

For additional information or to initiate a mentoring session click the link below and submit a counseling request form specifying Type of Request = Financial.

Request Financial Mentoring

Benevolence Program

The Bridgeway Community Church Benevolence Program is designed to provide assistance to those in our congregation who may be struggling financially.

Please note: this is a request for assistance, not a guarantee.

Request Benevolence

Testimonials

I'm very much appreciative of Bridgeway for always educating members. Teaching, enlightening, and empowering the church community. As always, thank you very much!
NiaBari, December 2023
The webinar provided information that I never knew about or considered. It was extremely enlightening and made me realize I have a lot of planning to do. Thank you!
Anita, December 2023
The information was great. I love that it is Christian based. We don't have children, so it is good to know we have options.
Steven, December 2023
I am a nonprofit gift officer and feel I have more estate planning knowledge than most but still learned a bit. Thank you!
Amy, December 2023
Very informative. The speaker was easy to understand, and his personal testimonies were helpful.
Eloise, December 2023
This session was like Wills and Trust 101. It was an answer to prayer because I want to move forward with getting my financial house in order. Options were clearly laid out. Thank you.
Brenda, December 2023
I'm very much appreciative of Bridgeway for always educating members. Teaching, enlightening, and empowering the church community. As always, thank you very much!
NiaBari, December 2023
The webinar provided information that I never knew about or considered. It was extremely enlightening and made me realize I have a lot of planning to do. Thank you!
Anita, December 2023
The information was great. I love that it is Christian based. We don't have children, so it is good to know we have options.
Steven, December 2023
I am a nonprofit gift officer and feel I have more estate planning knowledge than most but still learned a bit. Thank you!
Amy, December 2023
Very informative. The speaker was easy to understand, and his personal testimonies were helpful.
Eloise, December 2023
This session was like Wills and Trust 101. It was an answer to prayer because I want to move forward with getting my financial house in order. Options were clearly laid out. Thank you.
Brenda, December 2023