Kirk Barrett
Lutheran Foundation of the Southwest, Pflugerville
Email kbarret@lfsw.org
Phone (214) 406-5988
Synod Gift Planner, Lutheran Foundation of the Southwest
Barrett is a Certified Financial Planner and holds the Enrolled Agent (EA) certification, which demonstrates expertise in tax planning and representation before the IRS. He previously served as a financial planner with Raymond James Financial Services in Dallas and is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Finance from Northeastern State University, a Master of Business Administration Degree from Sam Houston State University and completed the Graduate Business Analytics Certificate Program at Southern Methodist University.
“The foundation is extremely pleased to have Kirk Barrett join our staff as a gift planner for the Northern Texas-Northern Louisiana Synod,” said Deacon John Dellis, director of legacy planning for the foundation. “His past experience in financial planning, combined with his passion for generosity, will be invaluable to the foundation’s continued work and collaborative partnership with the synod and its congregations and ministries.”
Barrett began his service with the foundation on Jan. 1,2025.
He and his wife, Melissa, are members of Preston Meadow Lutheran Church in Plano. They have two daughters, Grace and Faith.
Lutheran Foundation of the Southwest provides legacy gift planning services for the Northern Texas-Northern Louisiana, Southwestern Texas, and Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synods. The mission of the foundation is to recognize, inspire, facilitate, and teach legacy stewardship. It serves in partnership with the ELCA Foundation. Other sponsoring organizations include Cross Trails Ministry, Lutheran Sunset Ministries, Texas Lutheran University, and Upbring.