Leave a Legacy

Legacy Giving is for Everyone

For 175 years, Pathfinder Church has been sustained by faithful generations who believed in the church's mission and work in the community. They demonstrated their trust in many ways, including through generosity and financial support. While not all generations may have witnessed the growth and expansion of the church they helped establish, they have left an unforgettable legacy we can still see today.


What is Legacy Giving?

Also called planned giving, legacy giving involves strategically planning charitable donations today to support a nonprofit or charity either during your lifetime or after your lifetime. Legacy giving isn't about the amount of the donation; it's about the intention and commitment to supporting the charities you care about for generations to come. 

I Want to Bless My Church

I Want to Bless My Church

Is God calling you to leave a legacy at Pathfinder?

Through estate planning and legacy giving, your generosity to Pathfinder Church will extend the ministry's impact for generations. Your gift also testifies to your faith and commitment to God's work beyond your lifetime.

Whether you're positioned to support the church now or including it in your estate later, we pray you seek God's guidance on stewarding your finances for His glory. Our staff would be happy to help you discover what that looks like for your unique situation.

I Want to Bless the Next Generation

I Want to Bless the Next Generation

The Pathfinder Church Endowment Fund, established in the 1990s, focuses on the next generation, missional outreach, and strategic initiatives of the church. It also provides a clear, credible home for planned estate gifts, empowering families to make legacy decisions with confidence. If you want to directly impact the next generation through planned giving, the Pathfinder Church Endowment Fund is a great place to start. 

I Want to Leave a Legacy

I Want to Leave a Legacy

Ready to take a next step?

Rest assured, you don't have to figure this process out alone. Pathfinder Church has partnered with the Erich Faulstich from the LCMS Foundation, giving you access to expertise, guidance, and a partner to walk alongside you to help you be the best steward of what God has blessed you with. Discover how creating a dedicated estate plan or leaving a legacy gift can help you bless your family, reduce your taxes, and benefit the ministries you love.

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Explore Estate and Gift Planning

There are many ways to include legacy giving into your estate plan. Let Gift Planning Counselor, Erich Faulstich guide you through your options.

Schedule a Call with Erich

Transfer the Blessings

When Tim and Laura Vivian began investigating estate planning, Pathfinder's partnership with Erich and the LCMS Foundation was integral to their decision to take the next step. Through the resources and guidance they received, they were able to finalize their estate plan and also learn about the advantages of legacy giving. 

Legacy Giving Staff

Dion Garrett
Dion Garrett
Senior Pastor
Erich Faulstich
Erich Faulstich
Gift Planning Counselor
Matt Hewitt
Matt Hewitt
Chief Operating Officer
Julie Lorenz
Julie Lorenz
Pastoral Ministry Coordinator & Donor Support