LEVERAGE YOUR LEGACY
ENDORSEMENTS
RICK WARREN, Author of The Purpose Driven Life, Founding Pastor of Saddleback Church & Finishing the Task Coalition
“Our vision is to see Leverage Your Legacy small groups launched in every church across the country, creating a ripple effect of generosity and family legacy, especially among families of wealth. Will you join us in this journey?”
RON BLUE, Personal Finance Author and Founder of Blue Trust, Kingdom Advisors, and the Ron Blue Institute
“It gives me great pleasure to endorse this curriculum, and I endorse it because of the two men who conceived and constructed it. I know few people who are so committed to truth and believe that God provides wisdom for every financial decision and every decision in life. Russ and Ken are two Giants of Faith and I endorse them in this curriculum with total confidence of its powerful message that will transform lives.”
BRIAN SHEPLER, CEO of Blue Trust
Typically, pastors have a heart to help but they are just not so sure how to approach it because they don’t really teach this money stuff in seminary. We now have a resource in Leverage that can help any pastor or congregation. This series has a not only sound theological foundation, but also some very helpful and practical applications to encourage those with a little or a lot in your congregations.
CRAWFORD LORITTS, Pastor and Church Planter
I’m really excited about Leverage because the concept sums up what biblical Christianity is about. We’re meant to multiply and influence with what God has given us. Leverage is about using our resources—money and possessions—in a way that fuels eternity. It’s about being good stewards and helping others do the same. The heart of Leverage is rooted in profound integrity, aligning our temporal assets with eternal purposes.
JOHN & TERI HALL, Business Owners and Leverage Participants
If you were to apply the principles that we’re talking about here in this Leverage series and you applied them to yourself and applied them in your congregation, your giving would probably go up in the next 24 months, 25 to 30% at a minimum.
JOHN & JESSICA GIBSON, Leverage Participant
Money’s kind of a hot button issue in the church, and most pastors will tell you that that’s one of the most difficult things to preach on, but I would say don’t think of it as they’re going to ask for my money, but think of it not as an obligation but opportunity, What God has for you is going to be amazing. This study is a way for God to open those doors to those opportunities.
REED CROSSON, Blue Trust Managing Director
Money is a sensitive topic, and many churches rarely address it, often only during fundraising campaigns. This curriculum offers a way to start meaningful conversations about money, focusing not just on spending and saving, but on how money fits into our lives and relationships. It encourages healthy discussions among couples and small groups about giving, with pastors supporting these conversations. This resource guides people toward generosity, making it an easy way to engage your congregation in giving.
TOM CONWAY, Founder & CEO of Family Legacy By Design
I have known Ken and Russ for many years and I highly recommend you read Leverage and participate in their study. They do a masterful job of handling both the WHY and the HOW of giving. Ken brings the Biblical truths about giving and Russ brings the practical and tax efficient ways to help you steward what God has entrusted to you. If you want to build a legacy of generosity in your family, you will learn much from their book and study.
EDDIE BEAL, Senior Compliance Specialist, Blue Trust
I think the biggest takeaway from Leverage is the impact that it can have for different generations of the family. It could be used as a system to have that conversation with families and get them on a pathway to success. As they said, if that conversation doesn’t take place while they’re alive, it’s going to take place in a lawyer’s office.
TESTIMONIES
Claiborne Haw,
Family Legacy Advisor, Blue Trust
Claiborne assists ultra high net worth families with complex resources. Coming from a family business background, she focuses on family dynamics, empathizing with the third generation in wealthy families. Claiborne encourages the next generation to excel in areas beyond wealth and emphasize the importance of intentionality in fostering stronger relationships, connections, and generosity.
Bill and Alison Ibsen share their journey with money, from a childhood marked by scarcity to a life of generosity shaped by Christian principles. They reflect on experiences of poverty, the support from their church and grandfather, and the challenges of balancing identity with job and faith. Grateful for the financial wisdom they received, they’ve found freedom in managing wealth for giving. Their story highlights the importance of generosity and the complexities of navigating finances and identity.
