Growing the Body of Christ

...by investing in Lutheran leaders, ministries, and evangelism.

 

Geographic Focus: We accept grant applications in this funding priority from within the state of Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

 

Desired outcomes:

• Short Term: Existing congregations receive financial support to sustain operations in under-resourced communities

• Intermediate: Strong leaders sustain and grow the future church

• Long Term: New models, research and innovation are deployed to grow the Body of Christ

We strive to support:

• Investing in Church Leaders through Seminary and Continuing Education

• Lay Leadership Development in Multi-cultural Contexts

• Encouraging Next Generation Ministries, e.g. Millennials and Gen Z 

• Catalyzing Innovation and New Models

• Supporting New Lutheran Mission Start-ups

 

Siebert Lutheran Foundation also funds:

• Pastoral Leadership Development

• Seminary Student Aid

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Educating while Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ
...by funding high-performing Lutheran-affiliated schools and other education programs that provide children and youth in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities a path to Christ-centered academic success, empowerment and hope for themselves and future generations.

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Geographic Focus: We accept grant applications in this funding priority from within Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Kenosha counties only.

 

Desired outcomes:

• Short Term: Children and youth receive education and family support in a Christ-filled environment in order to perform at basic levels.

• Intermediate: Children and youth have access to the transforming power of Christ through Lutheran schools with high standards of excellence for teachers and academics.

• Long Term: Children receive a high-quality education, develop strong Christian values, and envision a future filled with hope.

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We strive to support:

• Early Childhood Education 

• Elementary and Middle School Education 

• High School Education

• Student and Family Support Services

• Prep for College, Careers and Jobs

• Preparing Christian Urban Teachers

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Serving as the Hands and Feet of Christ

...by supporting effective strategies at Lutheran churches and church-affiliated organizations to meet the basic short-term needs of disadvantaged people, and to create pathways toward greater self-sufficiency and empowerment for all people.

 

Geographic Focus: We accept grant applications in this funding priority from within Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Kenosha counties only.

 

Desired outcomes:

• Short Term: Individuals have basic human needs met through Lutheran faith-based programs.

• Intermediate: Individuals feel empowered and are making progress toward self-sufficiency and are growing in their connection to Christ.

• Long Term: Communities and congregations are working together to solve problems.

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We strive to support:

• Lutheran Site-based Food Ministries

• Urban Neighborhood Outreach, and Health and Wellness Ministries

• Youth Development Ministries

• Adult Learning Opportunities

• English as a Second Language (ESL) Programs

• Prison and Reentry Ministries

• Jobs, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development

• Congregation-based Community Development