{"id":17441,"date":"2021-11-26T15:46:08","date_gmt":"2021-11-26T15:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/?page_id=17441"},"modified":"2023-09-11T11:18:12","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T10:18:12","slug":"a-legacy-for-thriving-student-ministry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/en\/a-legacy-for-thriving-student-ministry\/","title":{"rendered":"A legacy for thriving student ministry"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block block-core-group alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-dark-background-color has-background\" id=\"no-padding-bottom-\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Like the tree in Psalm 1, IFES is intentionally rooted in God\u2019s word. Our hope for the 2020s is that, as we continue to draw from these life-giving roots, God will help us to thrive together as a global fellowship. Whether you are a student doing Bible study on your campus, a graduate seeking to make a gospel pact in your workplace or a supporter praying and giving faithfully to the work, you are a vital part of this global fellowship.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We desire to thrive in our witness, to see students reaching students with the good news, and thousands of students coming to faith in Jesus every year. We aim to thrive in whole-life commitment, to see students equipped to influence the university, the church and society for the glory of Christ. We hope to thrive on new ground \u2013 to see Christian student ministry in cities, campuses and countries where there is no witness at present. We want to thrive into the future \u2013 to be a fellowship of national movements that are strong, healthy, resilient organisations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThriving together\u201d is not meant in a superficial way. We are well aware of our brokenness, our fragility and limitations, and the challenging times in which we live \u2013 the pandemic, political instability in many places, and a growing hostility towards the Christian faith that many of our movements encounter. But it is from this reality that we are called to serve and support one another.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tim Adams, <\/strong><br>IFES General Secretary<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-cover\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:200px;aspect-ratio:unset;\" id=\"padding-bottom\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-20 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-17447\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Tim-Adams-2021-1-scaled.jpg\" style=\"object-position:48% 20%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"48% 20%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Tim-Adams-2021-1-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Tim-Adams-2021-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Tim-Adams-2021-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Tim-Adams-2021-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Tim-Adams-2021-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Tim-Adams-2021-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph aligncenter\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-group alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A GIFT IN YOUR WILL for THRIVING student ministry<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You know that students are exploring their identity, asking questions, seeking truth and making decisions for the future. You know too that almost all leaders in government, education, and business have passed through the university \u2013 but that universities, although centres of thought, leadership and innovation, often fail to engage with foundational Christian truths.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students are being sent into the world unprepared to be the leaders of integrity and conscience that the world so desperately needs. Many do not have the opportunity to hear and respond personally to the gospel. Few are being discipled to be strong in their faith, or prepared for service long after graduation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IFES has been responding to this need since 1947, building from work in 10 countries to more than 180 today. We are committed to investing in students themselves as the best people to witness to Christ on campus. To equip them, we plant and support biblical, indigenous and sustainable student movements, so that they can thrive and reach more students.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-light-color has-text-color\">Faithful and generous graduates like you have allowed generations of students to be transformed by the gospel. Thank you!<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since 1947, Christian students \u2013 you may have been one of them \u2013 have been equipped by the previous generation to reach out on campus, to disciple the next generation and to build a foundation for lives of integrity and faithfulness to God. Many student generations have passed since then, each leaving a legacy in the lives of the students who followed them. Your faithful support has taken Christian student ministry to new campuses, cities and countries. Inspired by the experience of those who went before them, or those in other countries, students have started new Bible study groups and graduates have returned home or moved overseas to pioneer new movements. God has blessed this work through the generosity of his people, with supporters like you all over the world praying and giving in love to see each new generation of students reached. Thank you for standing with those generations. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-light-color has-text-color\">Will you stand with the ones yet to come?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_759824839a5da0fc3ff2ac2dd18fc2fd\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-cover\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:251px;aspect-ratio:unset;\" id=\"padding-top\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-17454\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/l-ormiston-ifes-wa-2019-highlights-050719-19-scaled.jpg\" style=\"object-position:51% 26%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"51% 26%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/l-ormiston-ifes-wa-2019-highlights-050719-19-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/l-ormiston-ifes-wa-2019-highlights-050719-19-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/l-ormiston-ifes-wa-2019-highlights-050719-19-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/l-ormiston-ifes-wa-2019-highlights-050719-19-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/l-ormiston-ifes-wa-2019-highlights-050719-19-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/l-ormiston-ifes-wa-2019-highlights-050719-19-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph alignleft\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-primary-color has-text-color has-md-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I declare your power to the next generation,<br>your mighty acts to all who are to come.<br><strong>Psalm 71:18<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your partnership \u2013 decades of impact<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we celebrate 75 years of steady ministry growth, our measure of student ministry success is not based solely on student or national movement numbers, but also on the impact that graduates have in the decades after graduation.&nbsp; By God\u2019s grace, and with your support, not only will we see student numbers and national movement numbers grow, but we will also see thousands of graduates shining for Christ in workplaces, families, communities and churches.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A gift in your will can help new generations of students experience God&#8217;s love<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As much as has been accomplished \u2013 there is more still do to. As more universities open, and more students matriculate, campuses, cities and even some countries still have no Christian witness. Each new generation needs support from previous generations, and with the projected growth of the world\u2019s student population, there is a huge opportunity to reach more students for Christ, to teach more students to love God\u2019s Word and to empower more students to lead. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-light-color has-text-color\">Please join us to meet the growing need to connect and serve each generation of students.<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-group alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-dark-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What COULD your gift do?<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A gift in your will to equip students to thrive in witness<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cI had the opportunity to attend an IFES Eurasia online training called &#8220;Evangelism through Instastories&#8221;. I liked it so much that we organised this training on Zoom for two student groups. In \u201cIf Jesus had Instagram\u201d we considered the biggest problem on social networks \u2013 \u2018fakeness\u2019 \u2013 through the prism of the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. We also analysed the stages of creating and publishing stories on Instagram so as to enter into conversations with an unbelieving friend to tell them about Christ. Immediately during the meeting the students shared ideas on how they could use their Instagram account for evangelism.\u201d<\/em> <br>Katya, CSC Moldova staff<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stories like this are multiplied around the globe. Your support will allow IFES to make the best evangelistic resources available worldwide to see more Christian students share their faith and more seeking students meet with Jesus Christ as they study God\u2019s word.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A gift in your will to empower students to thrive in whole-life commitment<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FOCUS Sri Lanka students were inspired by IFES World Student Day to serve their communities, and so they began working with local church leaders in the eastern region of Sri Lanka. Their research led to a series of suicide prevention presentations in churches and secondary schools. The students could not believe that their simple idea had actually made an impact. <em>\u201cWe learned how we should do more for our future society, how to reveal God in identifying and dealing with social problems, and how we can help society as Christians.\u201d<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your support will build on these foundations, training and inspiring new generations of students to think, to question the world that surrounds them, bring Christian values to their workplaces and&nbsp; families, and serve their communities sacrificially.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A gift in your will to help student ministry thrive on new ground<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-quote\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cIFES is a truly international network, but there are still many cities and campuses with no Christian student witness. Now is the time for us to push out our boundaries, to step out in faith and prayer to break new ground for the kingdom\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><cite><em>Daniel Bourdann\u00e9, IFES General Secretary 2007-2019<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2019, Pablo Galaz became the pioneering staff worker based in Punta Arenas in Chilean Patagonia, a four-hour flight from Santiago or a three-hour drive from the Argentinian border. Initially, he spent much of his time driving long distances across Chilean and Argentinian Patagonia, helping pastors and leaders understand the value of student ministry through workshops and teaching. Now he is investing in student leaders in-person and online, modelling evangelism and discipleship, and training them to serve and lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because we believe that every student should have the opportunity to hear about Jesus, IFES continues to pioneer new student ministries in unreached campuses, cities and countries. Your support will help Pablo and thousands of others like him, seeking new opportunities to tell students about Jesus and passionate to see fresh gospel shoots in hard ground.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-cover alignleft\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignleft is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-10 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-17474\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/l-ormiston-ifes-wa-2019-afternoon-100719-63-scaled.jpg\" style=\"object-position:22% 61%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"22% 61%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/l-ormiston-ifes-wa-2019-afternoon-100719-63-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/l-ormiston-ifes-wa-2019-afternoon-100719-63-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/l-ormiston-ifes-wa-2019-afternoon-100719-63-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/l-ormiston-ifes-wa-2019-afternoon-100719-63-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/l-ormiston-ifes-wa-2019-afternoon-100719-63-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/l-ormiston-ifes-wa-2019-afternoon-100719-63-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph aligncenter\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A gift in your will to allow IFES to thrive into the future:<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you leave a gift in your will to IFES, you are giving to vital initiatives that support and train students and staff to make a difference for the kingdom. You are helping to offer opportunities movements would not be able to deliver on their own. These initiatives cover many facets of student ministry, such as engaging with Scripture, supporting graduates to live for Christ in the workplace, developing student leaders, and building sustainable movements. Students and staff benefit from the training, resources, grants, and programs that these initiatives provide to movements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-quote\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cSeeing the passion of the Psalmist of Psalm 119 for the Word convicted me \u2013 I want this passion and want students to be like that. Many students come from a Christian background; they forget what the Word is about \u2013 I want to help students think about their convictions.\u201d<\/em> <\/p>\n<\/div><cite><em>IFES Scripture Engagement eLearning course participant from GBU Italy<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-group alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What will your legacy be?<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These stories testify to how the work of IFES is transforming the lives of students worldwide and impacting society for the glory of God. Alone, we cannot fulfil our aim to see a vibrant Christian witness in every university in the world. We need people like you who share our vision to partner with us. Through prayer and financial support in life and by leaving a gift in your will, you are showing love to generations of students and&nbsp; helping ensure the future of student ministry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With your support and by God\u2019s grace, we will thrive together as a global fellowship \u2013 more students will hear about Christ, more students will be discipled and trained for lifelong faithfulness, and more national movements will be pioneered, supported and strengthened. Thank you for this incredible gift.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/l-ormiston-ifes-wa-2019-highlights-030719-7-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/l-ormiston-ifes-wa-2019-highlights-030719-7-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/l-ormiston-ifes-wa-2019-highlights-030719-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/l-ormiston-ifes-wa-2019-highlights-030719-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/l-ormiston-ifes-wa-2019-highlights-030719-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/l-ormiston-ifes-wa-2019-highlights-030719-7-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/l-ormiston-ifes-wa-2019-highlights-030719-7-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-group alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-dark-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HOW TO MAKE A GIFT IN YOUR WILL<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-md-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Writing a will can seem complex and confusing, but it does not have to be. You can find answers to some common questions in our legacy leaflet, or by contacting our team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-ifesbutton\">\n<div class=\"\">\n    <a id=\"btn-block_a131f0c6363353cf0c8ac642faf946e4\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IFES6739-Legacy-Leaflet-EN-FINAL-WEB.pdf\" class=\"btn btn--cta-link\">\n        <span>\n                    <span class=\"icon\"><svg class=\"icon\"><use xlink:href=\"#chevron-circle-right-solid\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        Download our legacy leaflet for supporters in the UK        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-ifesbutton\">\n<div class=\"\">\n    <a id=\"btn-block_be369877f03e7e3e8bd52f1350fb6f2f\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IFES6739-Legacy-Leaflet-CAN-FINAL-WEB.pdf\" class=\"btn btn--cta-link\">\n        <span>\n                    <span class=\"icon\"><svg class=\"icon\"><use xlink:href=\"#chevron-circle-right-solid\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        Download our legacy leaflet for supporters in Canada        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-ifesbutton\">\n<div class=\"\">\n    <a id=\"btn-block_15acbecb5178b28b2ee8f525f0e930e1\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/test.ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Legacy-Leaflet-USA-2023-For-website.pdf\" class=\"btn btn--cta-link\">\n        <span>\n                    <span class=\"icon\"><svg class=\"icon\"><use xlink:href=\"#chevron-circle-right-solid\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n         DOWNLOAD OUR LEGACY LEAFLET FOR SUPPORTERS IN THE UNITED STATES        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-md-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We understand that making a will is a very private matter, but we would be delighted to hear from you to answer any specific questions about IFES ministry or leaving a legacy, or simply so that we can thank you for your care for student ministry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-md-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you are in the USA, you can call us with any questions about estate planning at&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:+16083486234\">+1608 348 6234<\/a>, or by email at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:supporter.relations.usa@test.ifesworld.org\">supporter.relations.usa@test.ifesworld.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-md-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you are outside the USA, Jill Bain and the IFES Supporter Relations team can be contacted on +44 (0) 1865 263777, or by email at <a href=\"mailto:supporter.relations@test.ifesworld.org\">supporter.relations@test.ifesworld.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Like the tree in Psalm 1, IFES is intentionally rooted in God\u2019s word. 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