Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Another Eyebrow Raising Grant



At one point Fleischmann had a $2 million endowment, but I cannot find his current figures. This is an old grant.


Thrivent Financial for Lutherans provides $20,000 grant to WELS for Christian Life Resources

MINNEAPOLIS (Sept. 10, 2002) – Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has issued a $20,000 grant to Christian Life Resources of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. The grant will be used by the synod to hire a consultant to develop a strategic plan that improves the administrative efficiency and effectiveness of Christian Life Resources outreach.

“Christian Life Resources has grown into a large and diverse ministry,” said Ruth Soby, Thrivent Financial manager of national Lutheran grants. “We are delighted to assist the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in strengthening the impact of Christian Life Resources through enhanced strategic planning, project management and communications.”

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is the new organization that was formed from the merger of Aid Association for Lutherans and Lutheran Brotherhood on