God’s Tangible Provision Through the North Central Foundation

God’s Tangible Provision Through the North Central Foundation

by | Apr 28, 2026 | Church Multiplication, Church Revitalization

 

Pastor Bob Satterlie from Pelican Rapids contacted us recently to recommend a grant for the Lake Eunice EFC in Detroit Lakes. Bob’s recommendation said that “After talking and praying about it for many years, they began work on a new 60 X 120 foot fellowship hall. They are trusting the Lord to provide without taking a loan . . . I know this fellowship hall will be a tremendous asset for the church and community.”

The church has raised and paid for about 2/3 of the cost of the building, which is enclosed and needing additional funding to finish the job (see the picture above). It was a joy at the recent NCD conference to give Pastor Dale Robins a check from the North Central Foundation to help with the remaining funding needed for the project. They still have a fair amount of money to raise, but Pastor Dale told us that the NCD’s funds will be a real help, and knowing that their NCD church family is behind them and supportive is a big encouragement. 

In the EFCA and the NCD, we often say we are better together, and this is just one story of many of how God is at work across the NCD through the North Central Foundation. Since the foundation started 4 years ago, 30 grants have been approved totaling more than $325,000 – including 10 for residencies and internships, 2 for new church plants, and many for revitalization and facility improvements. We currently have funds available to make grants for seminary scholarships, pastoral residencies & ministry internships, church plants, and other revitalization opportunities.

We need your help. What can you do to help the foundation?

  • Please be asking, “Who can I recommend for a foundation grant?” Go to the foundation page and click on “suggest a grant” if you know of a good candidate.
  • Give! Your ongoing support is needed, either personally or by including the North Central Foundation as an addition to your church’s support of the NCD’s ministry.
  • Pray for wisdom and discernment as we receive and consider recommendations and continue to make grants.
  • Rejoice at what God has done in the last 4 years since we started the North Central Foundation!

Thank you for your partnership as we strive to serve you – our pastors, church leaders and churches – as you invite people from every nation, tribe, people and language to trust, walk with and serve Jesus Christ.