A gift to Wartburg Theological Seminary through your estate plan has a huge impact on the daily ministry of our seminary to form valued leaders for the future of the church. Here are some simple ways you can continue to support the mission of Wartburg Seminary for generations to come:

Beneficiary on retirement plan: Naming Wartburg Seminary to receive a percentage of your retirement plan after your death is a very easy way to make a large impact. Your financial advisor will likely tell you that directing these to the church will save your family members a significant tax burden.

Beneficiary of life insurance: Consider identifying a percentage of your life insurance to support the ministry of the church. Others may find it possible to identify a whole policy for the seminary.

Will Designations: Making a provision in your will that identifies Wartburg Seminary is a powerful expression of faith for you and for your family. Identifying your desire for the seminary to receive memorial gifts at your funeral is a great witness to your faith.

Trusts, and other financial tools: If you are working with an attorney or a financial advisor, he or she may identify other methods available to you that both express your faith and can provide relief from a significant tax burden.

If you would like to discuss your giving, your estate plan, or you want help finding a trusted financial professional, please contact a member of the Development team at development@wartburgseminary.edu or call (563) 589-0200.

In forming valued leaders for mission and leadership service in the church, Wartburg is committed to the development of substantial financial resources for its mission and for the assistance of its students. Wartburg is grateful and appreciates the generosity of its many graduates, friends, and congregations who provide financial resources to assist those preparing for leadership and service in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Each year students are awarded scholarships, based on financial aid eligibility, from the endowment earnings. We are proud to offer 100% of eligible students some level of scholarship support at Wartburg Seminary. You can make your gift to a particular scholarship or the general scholarship fund by designating your online gift (note on “Scholarship” line) or mailed gift (in the memo line of the check or with an accompanying letter).

These include life income plans and trusts, family business gifts, and commemorative or memorial gifts.  There are a variety of plans that can bring immediate benefits to you.  We urge you to consult your own legal or financial counsel to determine which plan is best for you.  Appropriately, you will be able to receive the maximum benefit for your objectives, while supporting Wartburg Seminary at the same time.