Established in 2001, the purpose of this fund is to:
1. Encourage whole life stewardship and to receive and manage donations, bequests, and charitable gifts from individuals, congregations, and organizations.
2. Strengthen and resource the ministry of the synod.
3. Enhance the ministry of the synod in addition to, and apart from, its yearly operating budget, with emphasis on, but not limited to:
• Equipping and supporting leaders - seminary debt assistance, training lay leaders
• Strengthening congregational vitality- connect to God, connect to neighbors
• Developing ministry for the next generation - first third of life resources and training.