Ministry Trust Fund

Ministry Trust Fund Committee Looking to the Future. What is the Need? What is the Fund? What can the Fund do for your Congregation? The Bottom Line is This: What can I do to Help? Other Ways to Contribute

"Like good stewards of the manifold grace of
God, serve on another with whatever gift each of
you have received."
I Peter 4:10

Ministry Trust Fund Committee

Chairperson
	Darrell Bjerke
Vice Chairperson
	Rev Dale Nabben
Treasurer
	Ilene Larson - Bismarck
Synod Staff
	Bishop Duane Danielson Rev Keith Garness
Secretary
	Rev. Galen Strand - Bowman
Chairperson Board Members:
	Darrell Bjerke- Beulah Clare Aubol - New Town Ryan Taylor - Towner Cal Watterud - Williston Elsie Gilbertson - Charlson Rev. Dale Nabben - Bismarck Curtis Talley - Lansford Ken Engberg - Crosby Art Link - Bismarck Denton Zubke - Watford City

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Looking to the Future

"The Ministry Trust Fund exists to meet present ministry needs to build a stronger church for the next generation. The fund is the effort of all of the people. It serves the gospel. I encourage your participation in this creative opportunity to strengthen the church in Western North Dakota."

- Duane C. Danielson, Bishop

What is the Need?

The Ministry Trust Fund focuses on "serving those who serve."Your support makes it valuable source for those who labor in the Lord's vineyard throughout Western North Dakota.

Why? Because the Fund insures ventures of faith and missions of ministry with financial backing, when dollars are necessary tools for furthering the gospel.

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What is the Fund?

Simply put - it's your investment opportunity for the kingdom of God and for the future. The Fund was a dream of former Bishop Robert Lynne and created by a resolution of the Synod Assembly in 1989. It serves pastors and parishioners of the Western Synod in a myriad of ways.

What can the Fund do for your Congregation?

The Fund insures that a godly vision becomes reality, it strengthens our tradition of neighbor helping neighbor, and it provides for a "savings account" for a fruit-bearing future - our future- with:

• Scholarships of WND seminary students
• Encouragement for rural internship in WND
• Assistance for congregations in the call process
• Seminars, idea-sessions, leadership conferences for lay and pastoral leadership
• Aid for parishes in transition to newer, healthier parish alignments
• Bishop's discretionary fund for pastoral emergencies

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The Bottom Line is this:

God had already provided us with capable people, with a great place for ministry, and with growing, service opportunities. Grants awarded thus far have totaled $119,000. We have provided scholarships to 32 different seminary students. Of those who have graduated, many are now in Western ND Synod parishes. - Pray that God gives a real heart for this ministry…that our hearts beat with God's heart, that our eyes may see as God's eyes sees, and that our hands accomplish what God's hands would do. These are the measures of a ministry, which will continue to grow with support of the fund.

What Can I do to Help?

JOIN A GIVING CLUB TODAY! Invest in the future of the Synod by giving a few dollars to support tomorrow's needs.

• A gift of $1 to $999 brings membership in the Pioneer's Club
• A gift of $1,000 to $4,999 brings a membership in the Sodbreaker's Club
• A gift of $5,000 or more brings membership in the Bishop's Club.

Every gift is important. Without you what will the next generation do? Every Gift ensures WND's continued ministry.

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Other Ways to Contribute

-Investment possibilities abound to strengthen the pastors and parishes of our Synod:

• Stock or Bonds
• Real Estate
• Life Insurance
• Trust Arrangements
• Plan a direct gift
• Include us in your will

-Depending on your plan, you will benefit by:

• Immediate tax relief
• Annual income for beneficiaries
• Reducing or eliminating capital gains taxes
• Reducing estate taxes
• Relief form investments responsibilities

-You may wish to:

• Plan a gift honoring an individual

Western North Dakota Synod
ELCA PO Box 370
Bismarck ND 58502
( 701)223-5312

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