July 28, 2026
Money
A personal testimony on money, tithing, debt, stewardship, and financial accountability calls churches to teach wise biblical financial practices and protect ministry resources with integrity.
Articles for tag: Financial Planning Ministry
Lincoln Christian Institute Will Continue after LCU Closes (Plus News Briefs)
Lincoln Christian University shared a lengthy post on Facebook about their plans to continue the Lincoln Bible Institute even after LCU closes at the end of May. . . . Also briefs from Milligan University, Delta (Colo.) Christian Church, Financial Planning Ministry, and obituary information for Jonathon Roy Stedman.
October 25, 2023
FPM Reaches $2.5 Billion in Charitable Gift Designations (Plus News Briefs)
Financial Planning Ministry recently reached a milestone of having helped clients direct $2.5 billion to the ministries they support through estate planning. . . . Jessie Harden and Dr. Walter Zorn presented talks last week during Restoration Appreciation Week at Great Lakes Christian College. . . . And more.
News Briefs for July 27
This week we have briefs about the ICOM Student Film Festival, Eli Cramer (a Milligan runner who was struck and killed by a car earlier this year), a salary survey being conducted by CFR, the 40th anniversary of Financial Planning Ministry, and more.
January 12, 2022
News Briefs for Jan. 12
The work of speed painter Cody Sabol—an alum of Kentucky Christian University—was featured on ESPN’s Monday Night Football telecast last week. Plus the 2022 conference dates for ICOM, Spire, Exponential, and more.
January 20, 2021
Grubert Named CFO/COO of Financial Planning Ministry (Plus News Briefs)
Grace Grubert has been promoted to the new dual positions of chief financial officer and chief operations officer (CFO/COO) of Financial Planning Ministry in Irvine, Calif. Grubert joined FPM in 2008 and has been serving as director of administration during a time of great growth at the organization. FPM is a nonprofit partnership of national charities dedicated to providing a path to sound biblical stewardship through donor estate planning. In her new role, Grubert will be supported by a national team of 35 staff members serving 100 charitable partners. Together they serve 34,000 estate planned families and have helped facilitate
April 19, 2018
HEADLINES: May 2018
By Chris Moon KCU Grad Uses Art for the Kingdom A Kentucky Christian University graduate is putting his art to work for Jesus. Cody Sabol always loved to paint. After his freshman year in college, he asked God how he could use his art for the kingdom. God began to answer that prayer when one of Sabol’s friends asked him to paint during an event where the friend was performing. Sabol initially resisted, but then relented after being offered two Taco Bell tacos. (College students can be bribed.) “The paintings turned out awful. A-W-F-U-L,” Sabol wrote on his website,
February 22, 2016
An Interview with Mike Prior
By Jennifer Johnson The president of Financial Planning Ministry since 1994 explains what FPM does and why it”s important. So let”s start with an overview of what Financial Planning Ministry is all about. Ultimately FPM is about helping people be better stewards. We accomplish this by educating people about their estate planning options and providing an estate planning solution called a living trust that allows them to easily avoid huge costs in probate and pass that “saved” money along to family members and ministries they care about. What”s a living trust? How is it different from a will? A will
August 15, 2007
Interview with Mike Prior
Mike Prior of Financial Planning Ministry explains living trusts, probate, and why many families delay estate planning. He also shares how planned giving through estate gifts can strengthen local churches and ministry partners.
August 15, 2007
Interview with Mike Prior: posted 8/15/2007
Mike Prior of Financial Planning Ministry explains wills, living trusts, and probate in plain English—and why estate planning can become a meaningful stewardship opportunity that strengthens local churches and ministry work over time.
New Year, New Relationship
Most New Year’s resolutions fail, but one small step can deepen your walk with God. Practical ideas from Acts 2:42 focus on Scripture, hospitality, generosity, Communion remembrance, and a simple daily prayer plan.
August 23, 2006
Recognizing Leaders in Christian Service
Standard Publishing and Milligan College recognize outstanding Christian leaders through the Leaders in Christian Service award. Meet this year’s honorees, celebrated at a special breakfast during the North American Christian Convention in Louisville.
