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2015 MINISTRY REPORT
the untold story
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W e all have a sense of yearning to release what we are holding
inside. When we read a compelling story that shows how God has
shifted someones life, it strengthens our faith, and we know that
we are not alone. That is the power of the written word as it bears
witness to His Truth in our lives and that is why our stories must
be told.
At the National Christian Foundation (NCF), we have the
privilege of playing a small part in Gods big story as we serve the
countrys largest community of generous givers, advisors,
ministries, and churches. Their personal testimonies of the causes
they support and the communities they love allow us to catch a
glimpse of an expansive, beautiful story ... beyond what any of us
could ever imagine.
This is the encouraging perspective that we want to share with
you here. In contrast to todays news headlines filled with evil, we
know there are countless stories of Gods love that remain untold.
But we must never let it be so. God has a story, and so do we, and
it can transform the hearts around us.
His story connects us.
Our stories are the way we document our faith.
The story matters.
Let it be told!
GODS LOVE IS A STORY ...
And let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,
fixing our eyes on JESUS, THE AUTHOR and perfecter of faith.
Hebrews 12:1-2
On the CoverJordan and Anna share a remarkablebond with Abby, an
equine therapy horse. Read their story on page 8.
Photo: Samaritans Purse
CONTENTS2 Causes & community 4-19 NCFs grant categories20
Creative giving solutions22 Stability & impact24 Nationwide
network
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NCFS UNIQUE ROLE IN THE GENEROSITY MOVEMENT GROWS
True to our name, NCF is a national network of givers who are
working to further the generosity movement in the areas they care
about the most: their local communities. With offices across the
country serving givers in their cities and surrounding regions and
with support from our national office in Atlanta this grass-roots
distinction is what makes us so relevant and responsive to todays
Christian givers.
As the generosity movement in America expands, more people are
turning to NCF to provide a framework for creating a generous
community in their areas.
One example is a group of givers coming together in New York
City to pave the way for a new NCF local office. At a recent
meeting in Manhattan, NCFs Jeff Johns met with a group of over 25
business leaders from all over the area. Jeff explains, Givers in
New York are so hungry for unity and a sense of focused purpose.
One businessman has been driving over two hours to get together
with others because he has no Christian giving community here in
the Northeast.
This group has met informally for some time as an NCF Generosity
Council, joining to pray and explore ways they can combine to make
an impact for Christ in their community. Soon, they plan to become
an NCF local office with full-time staff available to serve givers.
Ed Morgan (pictured to the right, in the red tie) says, New York
City is so focused on money. We want to help our friends to focus
on generosity.
And local generosity champion Janice Worth adds, Can you imagine
what God can do when givers in one of the worlds greatest centers
for commerce come together to seek Him? We love New York, and we
love New York giving!
START SPREADING THE NEWS
Above: Members of NCFs New York City Generosity Council meet in
Manhattan for a planning session.
Left: NCF Tampa President Bob Collins and his Board member
Gibbs Wilson attend a JOG event (see page 10 to learn more).
START SPREADING THE NEWS
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CHURCHActivities that assist the local
and international Church so that it can effectively minister to
its members
and broader community. Includes: evangelism, discipleship,
and
serving the poor. .....
NCFs grant categoriesWhether its more Bibles for a local church
or more clean water in India, every day thousands of NCF givers are
making an amazing impact for the causes God is calling them to
support. In 2014, they recommended over 128,000 grants totaling
more than $870 million to our seven grant categories shown
here.
EVANGELISMActivities that advance
the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the far corners of the world.
Includes: evangelism, church planting, Scripture
translation, and missions.
JUSTICEActivities that advocate for
the freedom of individuals to nations. Includes: slavery,
law, martyrdom, persecution, human trafficking, defending
religious freedom, and ending
all forms of oppression.
SUPPORTActivities that inform, facilitate, and accelerate
Kingdom-building endeavors. Includes: prayer, generosity,
stewardship, mapping, and other services
that support Christian ministry work.
CULTUREActivities that accentuate the socially connected
aspects
of life. Includes: art creation, public policy, media,
history preservation, and initiatives that lead to
the flourishing of society in God-honoring ways.
GROWTHActivities that affirm individuals to grow in the depth of
their character, personal abilities, and spiritual focus. Includes:
education, spiritual
development, counseling, and job training.
POVERTYActivities that help
alleviate physical suffering
of the worlds destitute.
Includes: emergency aid,
development, health, food, and
activities aimed at helping the
poor access lifes basic
necessities.
Read stories from each category on pages 6-19.
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If we love God, then the things that break His heart will break
ours too. From the thief on the cross to the woman at the well and
all the sinners, tax collectors, and everyone else in between Jesus
went out of His way at every turn to offer salvation to every soul
lost without hope. Thats why evangelism is at the heart of so many
NCF givers. Here are just a few of the exciting ways that NCF
givers are helping to spread the Good News.
DEPLOYING THE WORDThe mission to deploy Scripture to our armed
forces began during the first Gulf War with NCF giver John Moore.
As a serviceman in the Air National Guard, John says, I wanted to
provide spiritual back up. So he developed a plan with the
Albuquerque-based audio Scripture ministry, Faith Comes by Hearing.
Through a gift from John and his wife, Connie, Operation Desert
Sword sent out 30,000 copies of camouflaged New Testaments
shrink-wrapped with audiocassettes of the Gospel of Mark.
Now the program has evolved into a special black MP3 player for
military field conditions. John and Connie helped fund the first
order of these digital Bible Sticks, and demand has grown
exponentially. Morgan Jackson, President of Faith Comes by Hearing,
explains, Because chaplains cant go out with troops into the field,
the Bible Sticks are like a chaplain in a box. Over half a million
men and women roughly 20% of the military have been touched with
the Word so far.
YEARNING FOR YOUTHWhen NCF giver Terry Leprino was in ninth
grade, her Young Life leader was the first person to help her
encounter a personal relationship with Jesus. From that moment,
Terry remembers praying, God, I want to help young people know
Jesus. So even though Terry is heir to the Leprino cheese fortune
the company that supplies 90% of the worlds mozzarella cheese she
has chosen to dedicate her life to serving as a Young Life
leader.
One of the kids that touched her heart is a boy named J.J. This
kid is so sweet. He grew up with both of his grandmas taking care
of him, in a gang neighborhood, says Terry. He came to Young Life
camp and had an experience with Jesus that changed his life. Now he
says, I want to put myself in places where there are healthy
choices. Terry says, People are intimidated by teens, but if you
can get past the first few pushes, they just want to be loved.
2,300 CHARITIES RECEIVED $200 MILLION IN EVANGELISM GRANTS IN
20142,300 CHARITIES RECEIVED $200 MILLION IN EVANGELISM GRANTS IN
2014
ALIGNING FOR IMPACTIf you think of the Bible as a printed book,
you may want to think again. Under the visionary leadership of NCF
giver Mart Green, the worlds major Bible translation ministries
have aligned to catapult Bible ministry into a new digital age.
Known as Every Tribe Every Nation, the alliance includes Biblica,
Wycliffe Bible Translators USA, and the American Bible Society.
At the center of their efforts is the Digital Bible Library.
This digital Scripture repository draws Biblical texts into one
easy-to-access location to provide ministries and missionaries the
ability to access Bible content from their mobile devices in a
variety of formats, including audio, video, apps, websites, and
print on demand. God put the issue of Bible poverty on my heart in
a significant way, says Mart. Our goal is to mobilize resources
across our alliance so that by 2033, every tribe and every nation
in the world has access to Gods Word in their heart language.
For God so loved the world that HE GAVE ... John 3:16
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God put the issue of Bible poverty on my heart in a significant
way.Mart Green
PHOTOS: Left, a military veteran is baptized in Alaska. Below,
Terry Leprino (left) and J.J. enjoy a day of youth ministry in
Colorado.
God put the issue of Bible poverty on my heart in a significant
way.Mart Green
PHOTOS: Left, a military veteran is baptized in Alaska. Below,
Terry Leprino (left) and J.J. enjoy a day of youth ministry in
Colorado.
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As human beings, our minds, bodies, and souls never stand still.
Were either growing and maturing, or were stagnating. In a world
where pain and evil abound, its easy for us to grow cold. Thats why
many of our givers are passionate about doing everything it takes
to encourage positive growth in others. These are just a few of the
inspiring stories that demonstrate how loves wins every time.
FOSTERING NEW HOPENCF givers Allin and Barbara Foulkrod were
just two years away from their kids leaving for college when
Barbara made a startling revelation: I think the Lord wants us to
host foster children. Allins first response was a firm no. But then
his 16-year-old daughter, Anna, encouraged him to meet Jordan.
Jordan was a troubled nine-year-old boy who Anna had befriended
through Hope Reins, the local equine therapy ministry in Raleigh,
NC, where she and Barbara volunteer.
Soon the Lord began to work on Allins heart, and it wasnt long
before the Foulkrods opened their home to Jordan. Today, Jordan is
a hopeful young man at 14. Before, my life was from place to place,
says Jordan. Finally, I found a place that I belonged. Barbara
adds, The convenient life isnt what its all cracked up to be. We
have such great love stories with Jordan and the other kids weve
helped because weve asked the Lord to use us, however He wants.
7,800 CHARITIES RECEIVED $350 MILLION IN GROWTH GRANTS IN
20147,800 CHARITIES RECEIVED $350 MILLION IN GROWTH GRANTS IN
2014
NAVIGATING WITH GRACEBert de Vries has always loved the sea. But
with a terminal diagnosis of ALS (Lou Gehrigs disease), this former
surgeon is sailing into uncharted waters. When his friend, NCF
giver Roy Moore, learned about a big obstacle in Berts life, he had
to help. I was thinking about buying a boat at the time, says Roy.
When I heard about Berts need for a specially equipped van, it was
like God said, This is the land boat that Bert needs. I didnt want
it to be something he could get-by with. I wanted it to be a
testimony.
Though Bert and his wife, Christine, could have afforded a basic
van on their own, they were moved by Roys generosity. This disease
has taken me from knowing God was in control of my life to giving
up control of my life, says Bert. I have no special skills left to
offer. If the chief purpose of man is to glorify God, thats all I
have left. And Roy says, thats the lesson for us all.
INVESTING IN SMILESWhen NCF giver Dr. Doug Cloud retired from
his dental practice, he thought he was hanging up his white coat
for good. But God had other plans that led him to help establish a
volunteer dental clinic at East Central Ministries in a
transitional neighborhood in downtown Albuquerque. As a race car
enthusiast, Doug wasnt ready to let any grass grow under his feet
during retirement. But he says, Sometimes God comes along and
suddenly youre on the ride of your life.
Every day Doug is inspired by the patients he serves at the
clinic. He recalls one gentleman who had never had his front teeth.
When I fitted him for dentures, he stared in the mirror and cried,
Doug explains. He could not believe he finally had his teeth. He
didnt even know it was possible. And thats what this ministry is
all about showing everyone we serve that anything is possible with
God.
bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the KNOWLEDGE
OF GOD. Colossians 1:10
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Sometimes God comes along, and suddenly youre on the ride of
your life.
Dr. Doug Cloud
PHOTOS: Left, the Foulkrods laugh with Abby, an equine therapy
horse. Below, Bert de Vries (left) and Roy Moore enjoy a day at the
beach.
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Under every solid physical structure, youll find steady support
beams that maintain a strong foundation. In the spiritual world,
its no different. Thats why so many of our givers support
ministries who work to undergird the Body of Christ through prayer,
generosity, and many other vital support roles. Here are a few of
the ways they inspire others.
SHARING THE PASSIONAs President of NCF Tampa Bay, Bob Collins
loves looking for ways to share his passion for generosity with the
givers he serves. So recently, he teamed up with Todd Harper,
President of the stewardship ministry Generous Giving, to organize
a Journey of Generosity (JOG) event. All of the Board members of
NCF Tampa Bay and their spouses gathered at their Chairmans condo
on Longboat Key, FL, to focus on the generous life from Friday
afternoon until noon on Saturday (see photo above). During the
event, the couples grew closer and had meaningful generosity
conversations.
A few made real commitments to control spending, give more
radically, and trust God even more, says Bob. And many decided to
convene their own JOGs with their church or go to a JOG facilitator
training so they can learn how to lead their own retreats.
Chris Peifer (pictured above, on the right), Board Chairman for
NCF Tampa Bay says, Im so blessed to have hosted this event. I
encourage anyone who wants to live more generously to consider
hosting a JOG themselves.
670 CHARITIES RECEIVED $36 MILLION IN SUPPORT GRANTS IN 2014
ENCOURAGING THE STEWARDNCF giver Jeff Thomas loves his job as a
professional advisor. But he wasnt always this joyful. During my
first 10 years as an advisor, I had my head down, building
financial plans and investment strategies for clients, says Jeff.
But then I woke up and realized that I did not want my epitaph to
be, Here lies Jeff, he made rich people richer. Jeff was inspired
to go deeper with his clients to help them think beyond themselves
and discover the joy of giving.
My calling is to pour into the lives of high-capacity givers to
help them discern their God-given calling and to give them the
oxygen to live it out. My primary delivery system for doing this is
my financial advisory firm, says Jeff. My personal giving reflects
this calling, too. I give to organizations that have helped train
me to be a better steward of Gods gifts to me. I understand how
important it is to encourage the encourager.
SPREADING THE JOYAs a founding supporter of the ministry
Generous Giving, NCF giver Hugh O. Maclellan, Jr. and his wife,
Nancy, have chosen to give away a minimum of 70% of their income
every year to significant ministry projects. Hugh says, This
approach has turned out to be such a blessing because it broke the
power of money in our lives.
One year, after an increase in his giving and a downturn in his
business, Hugh discovered that one of his assets had lost
considerable value. Instead of thinking that he gave away more than
he could afford, Hugh thought just the opposite, I wished that Id
given more of it away while I still had it. He also challenges
givers to identify the barriers that keep them from being more
generous. If you ask God to deal with you in those areas, He
will!
670 CHARITIES RECEIVED $36 MILLION IN SUPPORT GRANTS IN 2014
A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will BE
REFRESHED. Proverbs 11:25
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Meet with God to determine what His giving goals are for
you.
Hugh O. Maclellan, Jr.
PHOTOS: Left, NCF Tampas Board joins for a weekend generosity
event. Below, advisor Jeff Thomas runs a truly generous
business.
Meet with God to determine what His giving goals are for
you.
Hugh O. Maclellan, Jr.
PHOTOS: Left, NCF Tampas Board joins for a weekend generosity
event. Below, advisor Jeff Thomas runs a truly generous
business.
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In so many ways, todays local churches embody the spirit of
everything we do at NCF. These congregations are dedicated to
preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ, serving the needs of the
poor, promoting justice, changing the culture, and on and on. Were
blessed to support churches because theyre the hands and feet on
the frontlines of ministry ... doing Gods work in communities
nationwide.
3 WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR CHURCH WITH YOUR GIVING FUND1. Give
exclusively through your Fund A growing number of NCF givers have
stopped dropping checks in the offering plate and set up ongoing
grants from their Fund instead. Then, their reports on NCFs website
truly show 100% of their giving each year.
2. Set up recurring grant schedules A great way to stay
consistent with your church support is to create weekly, monthly,
quarterly, or annual schedules from your Fund. NCF sends grant
checks for you automatically ... even when youre traveling.
3. Send grants anonymously If theres a particularly special or
large grant youd like to make to your church (perhaps for a capital
campaign), you can mark your grant as anonymous, and your church
wont ever see your name on the check.
THE LOCAL BODY OF BELIEVERS
So we, who are many, are ONE BODY IN CHRIST. Romans 12:5
3,500 CHARITIES RECEIVED
IN CHURCH GRANTS LAST YEAR
Photo: 12Stone Church, Mary Anne Morgan
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Rich man, poor man, the haves and the have-nots. Extreme poverty
separates much of the world into a corner where there is very
little security, opportunity, or hope. But just as Jesus willingly
crossed this great divide, many of our givers are pressing into the
places where few are willing to go. Here are a few examples of how
God is empowering generous givers to tear down the walls that stand
between the poor and the abundance that He desires for us all.
CREATING NEW DREAMSWhen Seattle giver Steve Bell took his first
vision trip to El Salvador in 2001, he visited a slum where he
noticed two little boys pretending to play with cars as they pushed
sticks around in the mud. Suddenly, Steve thought, Will they ever
have a vehicle of their own? What age will they be when their
dreams of a better life get crushed?
These thoughts inspired Steve and his wife, Carolyn, to take a
huge leap of faith to sponsor the entire
village of La Esperanza through the Central American ministry,
Agros International. Despite tough challenges in their business,
the Bells were able to honor their commitment for 10 years through
miraculous provision from God. Today, the village is prospering and
Steve says his village friend, Jose William, sums it up best, More
than running water, warm homes, schools, and farms, youve helped us
believe that we can do more than we ever dreamed.
1,500 CHARITIES RECEIVED $47 MILLION IN POVERTY GRANTS IN
20141,500 CHARITIES RECEIVED $47 MILLION IN POVERTY GRANTS IN
2014
AID FOR ADOPTIONWhile attending the University of Florida, Tim
Tebow, like most college students, had always loved spring break.
What made him unique, however, was this Heisman winner spent his
spring break sharing the Gospel with orphans in his birth country,
the Philippines. Today, the Tim Tebow Foundation, a NCF supporting
organization, serves children around the world. Part of their
ministry is their Orphan Care program, which provides housing,
food, clothing, education, medical care, and the good news of the
Gospel to more than 2,000 children in need in four different
countries.
Additionally, the foundations Adoption Aid program provides
grants to families who have made the courageous decision to adopt
an international child with special needs. To date, the foundation
has provided more than 40 adoption aid grants, and 24 children have
come home to their forever families. Caring for orphans has been a
passion of mine since my first mission trip when I was 15, said
Tebow. As a foundation, we want to put our arm around them and tell
them that God loves them and has a plan for their life.
EMPOWERING WITH DIGNITYNCF givers Russell and Beverly Ginn
support HOPE International, an innovative charity on the forefront
of microenterprise development. Beverly and I look for ministries
that serve the least of these physically and spiritually and help
restore lives with dignity, says Russell.
HOPE International provides small loans to help needy
individuals create self-sustaining businesses. One such person is
Prerna, a mother of five from a rural village in west India. Prerna
dreamed of saving enough money to send her children to school, an
impossible hope for a part-time day laborer with no education.
Through HOPE, Prerna joined a savings group and eventually accessed
a loan to purchase a flourmill, equipping her to provide this
valuable service in her community. Today, all her children attend
school and she is growing in her faith and prospering in business.
Russell says, I love supporting a cause that helps people like
Prerna change the course of their lives for generations.
yet for your sake HE BECAME POOR. 2 Corinthians 8:9
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I love supporting a cause that helps people change their lives
for generations.
Russell Ginn
PHOTOS: Left, a couple works hard in their agriculture business.
Below, Tim Tebows passion for helping kids spans the globe.
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Whether swirled out on a canvas, lifted up in a song, or
expressed in a healthy marriage, there is a movement of the Spirit
in todays culture to focus on what is good, true, and beautiful.
Some charities celebrate the creative arts, while others are
shaping lives by ministering to individuals and families. Meet some
of the givers in our network who are creating authentic connections
and working to uphold Christ in a troubled world.
ACTING ON LOVEBetween auditions and rehearsals, NCF givers Devon
Ogden and Jessica Davis (above) are changing the lives of female
genocide survivors and orphans in Rwanda. When these young L.A.
actresses first volunteered in Rwanda, they knew that they had to
do something. So Devon created Safi Life, a ministry that helps
give Rwandan girls a chance for life-changing higher education.
Recently, Devon and Jessica traveled to Rwanda with a group of
filmmakers to begin making a documentary about forgiveness, hope,
and progress.
Their ministry is named after Safi Umukundwa, who also serves as
the organizations director in Kigali, Rwanda. This brave young
woman survived the Rwandan genocide against Tutsi when she was only
eight years old. Safi put herself through secondary school, was
awarded funding for a university education, and now works with
other young women. Devon says, Safis life serves as a powerful
reminder of what women can achieve even amidst the most difficult
circumstances.
1,400 CHARITIES RECEIVED $66 MILLION IN CULTURE GRANTS IN
20141,400 CHARITIES RECEIVED $66 MILLION IN CULTURE GRANTS IN
2014
SPEAKING THROUGH ARTAs a painter, NCF giver Laura Pflug (right)
hopes to encourage other artists to see their work in another
light. Laura explains, Art speaks to people, so why not see it as
another way that God speaks to people? By donating all of the
proceeds from her work, she is also using her talent to further
giving in a unique way. It deeply satisfies me when someone
connects with a painting that Ive created, Laura says. And on top
of that, they get excited by the idea of partnering with me for
generosity.
Lauras art has been used to minister in ways that she never
imagined. I pray for God to inspire names for the paintings, says
Laura, and so often, they have special meaning to the person who
ends up with the painting. Telling these stories has allowed me to
share the Gospel with friends. It often shocks but always inspires.
I love the creativity of God!
SUPPORTING THE FAMILYOver 25 years of marriage, Charlie Stinson
and his wife, Sheri, have developed a strong Biblical worldview
that puts faith and family first, just like one of their favorite
ministries. Charlie explains, When you consider the current state
of marriage and the modern parenting challenges we face, it is easy
to see why we have a passion for Focus on the Family. From their
website, programs, broadcasts, and employees, they are making a
positive difference in so many lives.
Charlie shares this example from a woman that works at his
business: I was exhausted trying to care for my autistic son and
two older children. Our family was in financial crisis also and my
husband had become addicted to drugs in an attempt to cope. So I
called Focus on the Family. The counselor there was sincere and
caring. He prayed with me and helped me create a plan of action
with counselors in my area and specific resources. I am forever
grateful for their ministry.
Whatever is lovely THINK ABOUT SUCH THINGS. Philippians 4:8
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Theres nothing more important in todays culture than preserving
families.
Charlie Stinson
PHOTOS: Left, Actresses Devon Ogden and Jessica Davis shine His
light in Hollywood. Below, Laura Pflug shares her works of
generosity with the world.
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From the coffee we all drink to the soccer balls our kids kick
around, from the bricks in our walls to the carpet beneath our
feet, the evidence of modern slavery is everywhere in the products
made by the hands of slaves. So much injustice remains unseen.
Thats why givers at NCF are shining the light of Gods hope into the
horrific darkness of forced labor, sex trafficking, child
exploitation, and other crimes against humanity. Here are a few
examples of our freedom fighters.
FREEING THE CHILDREN From a young age, NCF giver Paul Myers knew
he wanted to be a dad because he loved kids. This passion became
even greater when he and his wife, Laura, learned about the plight
of children trapped in sex trafficking. Paul says, Its staggering
to think child exploitation is happening, but child exploitation is
worse than ever before.
Paul and Laura are passionate to bring justice through the work
of a ministry called Love146. We were so
moved by how it got its name, says Paul. He explains that when
founder Rob Morris went undercover at a brothel in Southeast Asia,
he witnessed a room of girls watching cartoons, waiting to be sold
for sex. All of their eyes were vacant except for one little girl
who stared piercingly back through the glass. The number pinned to
her dress was 146. Paul says, Its a horror so unimaginable that
people dont want to talk about it. But Jesus went out of His way to
rescue the oppressed. And if we dont speak up for these kids, who
will?
230 CHARITIES RECEIVED $24 MILLION IN JUSTICE GRANTS IN 2014230
CHARITIES RECEIVED $24 MILLION IN JUSTICE GRANTS IN 2014
SEIZING THE DAYLike most of us, NCF giver Zach Hunter grew up
learning about the great abolitionists of American history, such as
Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass. But in seventh grade, Zach
became aware of the fact that slavery still exists for 27 million
men, women, and children who are trapped in some form of forced
labor. Unlike most kids his age, he decided to do something about
it. So at 12, he launched the Loose Change to Loosen Chains (or
LC2LC) campaign and raised $10,000 in his church and school.
Today, Zach is 21 years old, and LC2LC has raised hundreds of
thousands of dollars and ignited a new generation of abolitionists.
Zach says, This morning when you woke up, there were people who
were hoping that today might be the day that someone steps between
them and their oppressors. Dont wait for someone else, or someday.
You are that someone, and today is the day.
RESCUING THE HELPLESSFor 35 years, NCF giver Gary Veurink
enjoyed a lucrative career as a top executive. But he says nothing
compares to his current role as Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer of the International Justice Mission (IJM). IJM
is the largest nonprofit working to combat slavery, sex
trafficking, and other abuse against the poor.
Recently, IJM opened a new office in Ghana. Gary says that one
of their top investigators there gave this report, I will never
forget one boy. He was about 18 years old, but told how he was
trafficked into slavery at 11. Covered head to toe in scars, he
said he was beaten every single day for seven years by his master.
There was a five-year-old in his boat, too. He would share that
same fate. Gary adds, You have to realize there is no 911 for most
of the world. This is why Im fighting to make sure someone is there
when the powerless cry for help.
Arise, LORD! ... Do not forget THE HELPLESS.Psalm 10:12
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Im fighting to make sure someone is there when the powerless cry
for help.
Gary Veurink
PHOTOS: Left, a woman teaches young girls who have been victims
of sexual exploitation. Below, Zach Hunter is a leader in the
modern-day abolitionist movement.
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NCFs creative giving solutionsThough NCF is perhaps best known
for the relationships we share with givers, professional advisors,
ministries, and churches, its our creative giving solutions that
enable people like you to experience less paperwork, fewer taxes,
greater joy, and more impact for your favorite causes than you ever
imagined possible.
THE GIVING FUNDAlso known as a donor-advised fund, a Giving Fund
at NCF works like a charitable savings account. You give all types
of tax-deductible assets into the Fund and then go online to
recommend grants to charities.
ASSET-BASED GIVINGNCF is a recognized leader in accepting
appreciated, non-cash assets such as stocks, real estate, and
business interests. Our team liquidates the asset and puts the net
proceeds in your Giving Fund for granting to your favorite
causes.
LEGACY FUNDNCF assumes greater responsibility to ensure that
your giving intent and granting desires are carried out faithfully
during or after your lifetime.
SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONA Supporting Organization is a separate
entity that provides enhanced flexibility including the ability to
further charitable causes, hire employees, cover expenses, and
provide benefits.
CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY (CGA)With a CGA, you make a gift (part
of which is tax deductible) and then receive fixed annuity payments
each year for the remainder of your life.
CHARITABLE TRUSTLead or remainder trusts are a powerful way to
help you balance charitable giving and income for you or your
heirs.
Where should I give?Two of the exciting new additions to our
online giving experience are Charity Profile pages and Discover.
Both are designed to help you make the wisest possible decisions
about which causes to support with your Giving Fund:
A Charity Profile page (pictured above) provides a quick
overview of a church or ministrys mission, projects, stories,
photos, and much more. As a giver, youll learn more about their
work, add them to your favorite charities list, or recommend a
grant to them with one tap or click.
In the Discover section of our website (pictured left), you can
search for charities by cause, category, or geography and then dive
into their Charity Profile page to learn more. You can also read
about the latest trends in Christian causes to make more informed
granting decisions.
Log in to your Fund, check out these new features, and invite
your favorite charities to sign up for a Charity Profile page
today!
LEARN MORE OR GET STARTED TODAY.
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Stability & impact
2009 $377 million
2010 $608 million
2011 $657 million
2012 $875 million
2013 $912 million
2014 $1.09 billion*
2009 $328 million
2010 $395 million
2011 $493 million
2012 $603 million
2013 $673 million
2014 $875 million*
Growth: 40%
Evangelism: 23%
Church: 16%
Culture: 8%
Poverty: 6%
Support: 4%
Justice: 3%
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014*
* UNAUDITEDMILLION * UNAUDITEDMILLION
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014*
NCFS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Our national Board of Directors is
comprised of people who are personally committed to their Christian
faith and to lives of abundant generosity. With expertise vital to
the process of governing a large, financially oriented ministry,
our Board is dedicated to preserving the continuity and strength of
our organization for decades to come.
Note: James C. Blankemeyer served as Chairman until October
2014, after which Jay Bennett (pictured right) assumed the
role.
Larry A. Burkett (1939-2003)
Co-Founder, Crown Financial Ministries
Ronald W. Blue Founder,
Kingdom Advisors
Terry A. Parker Retired Womble, Carlyle,
Sandridge & Rice, PLLC
NCFS FOUNDERS
Bob DollChief Equity Strategist
and Senior Portfolio Manager, Nuveen Asset
Management
Sandra T. Johnson The Sandra and William B.
Johnson Foundation
James B. Buck McCabeExecutive Vice President,
Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Terry A. Parker NCF Founder;
Retired Womble, Carlyle, Sandridge & Rice, PLLC
Kendra VanderMeulenPresident, NCF Seattle
Phil Drake,Vice Chairman of the Board
CEO, Drake Software
Katherine BarnhartThe GROVE Group
Lloyd M. Bentsen, IIICo-Founder, NCF Houston
James C. BlankemeyerFounder,
MetoKote Corporation
Jesse T. CorrellFounder and
Chairman of the Board, First Southern Bancorp
Jay Bennett,Chairman of the Board
Chairman, NCF Twin Cities
2011$3 billion
2006$1 billion
2009$2 billion
2013$4 billion
1982
As we reflect on these financials, we are reminded of all the
lives who are involved in the story behind the numbers. From the
givers we serve to the charities that receive grants, we are
grateful for those God is touching through this ministry. We stand
in awe as we continue to experience His grace and favor, and every
day, we will remain faithful to our mission of advancing His
Kingdom.
It took 24 years for us to grant our billionth dollar to
charity. It took three years to grant the second billion, two years
to grant the third and fourth each, and only 18 months to reach our
five billion dollar grant milestone.
CHARITIES WE SUPPORTED in 2014 17,413GRANT CHECKS WE SENT in
2014 128,866
GIFTS TO NCF GIVING FUNDS GRANTS TO CHARITIES
NCFs grant milestones A CELEBRATION OF GROWTH AND IMPACT
GRANTS TO CHARITIES BY TYPE
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
Psalm 150:6
2014$5 billion
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ALABAMATom Bradford,
President205.380.6338nationalchristian.com/alabama
ARIZONAContact NCFs national
office800.681.6223nationalchristian.com/arizona
CALIFORNIABryan Feller, Executive
Director949.263.0820nationalchristian.com/california
COLORADOBryan Chrisman,
President720.489.0607nationalchristian.com/colorado
EAST TENNESSEEDavid Ragland,
President865.523.5610nationalchristian.com/easttennessee
EASTERN MICHIGANJeff Hewson, President
248.761.9137nationalchristian.com/easternmichigan
GEORGIABruce Neurohr,
President770.551.8170nationalchristian.com/georgia
GREATER CHICAGOTom Rowland,
President847.607.9569nationalchristian.com/greaterchicago
HAWAIITom Rulon,
President808.524.5678nationalchristian.com/hawaii
HEARTLANDWilliam High,
CEO/President913.310.0279nationalchristian.com/heartland
HOUSTONWaters Davis,
President832.255.2026nationalchristian.com/houston
INDIANAJim Cotterill,
President317.570.5850nationalchristian.com/indiana
JACKSONVILLEJim Whorton, Relationship
Manager904.207.7611nationalchristian.com/jacksonville
KENTUCKYMark MacDonald,
President859.288.7671nationalchristian.com/kentucky
MIDDLE TENNESSEEContact NCFs national
office800.681.6223nationalchristian.com/middletennessee
NEW MEXICOVirgil Dugan, Board
Chair505.314.3400nationalchristian.com/newmexico
NEW YORK CITYContact NCFs national office 800.681.6223
NORTH TEXASJoel Smyer,
President817.355.8030nationalchristian.com/northtexas
NORTHWEST ARKANSASContact NCFs national
office866.580.4483nationalchristian.com/northwestarkansas
OHIOContact NCFs national
office800.681.6223nationalchristian.com/ohio
ORLANDOTim Seneff, President407.401.9414
nationalchristian.com/orlando
PIEDMONTJohn Putnam,
President704.716.2900nationalchristian.com/piedmont
PORTLANDForrest Reinhardt,
President503.892.6264nationalchristian.com/portland
RALEIGHAlanna Linden,
President919.438.0350nationalchristian.com/raleigh
SEATTLEKendra VanderMeulen,
President206.577.3603nationalchristian.com/seattle
SOUTH FLORIDAStephan Tchividjian,
President954.771.0110nationalchristian.com/southflorida
TAMPA BAYBob Collins,
President813.567.1499nationalchristian.com/tampabay
TWIN CITIESAndy Bennett,
President612.288.2299nationalchristian.com/twincities
WEST MICHIGANJamie Kuiper, President Randy Veltkamp,
CEO616.957.4372nationalchristian.com/westmichigan
WISCONSINLinda Maris,
President262.796.9910nationalchristian.com/wisconsin
NCF KINGDOM ENERGYTroy Austin, 817.878.5783
NCF OUTDOORS Andrew Prilliman, 813.567.1499ncfoutdoors.com
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business or your familys land. Its giving and granting to your
favorite causes from any device, anywhere. Its dreaming big and
making the biggest possible impact.
This is the experience youll discover with the National
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just like you with like-minded relationships, creative giving
solutions, and an online experience like no other.
Wed love to help you simplify your giving and multiply your
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And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always
having all sufficiency in everything, YOU MAY HAVE AN ABUNDANCE FOR
EVERY GOOD DEED. 2 Corinthians 9:8
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having all sufficiency in everything, YOU MAY HAVE AN ABUNDANCE FOR
EVERY GOOD DEED. 2 Corinthians 9:8
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