The EFL Benevolence Fund
Before Christ, every one of us lived for ourselves. That old self was hung on the cross with Jesus Christ. As those who have been saved by grace and have been set free from the bondage of sin, we must change our perspective of life dramatically.
The truth, in the Kingdom of God, is that giving is better than receiving. Men are struggling viciously with a thin veil between them and their families demise. When we can utilize and steward the resources we are given by God to help another man, who represents a family, we receive joy, connection and more faith.
As those who are weak, the Joy of the Lord is our strength. This benevolence fund is a way for every Christian individual to receive an endless supply of that joy. That happens when you support a man who needs a temporary shelter during the storm of their life.
THE BANK OF THE LORD is designed to be a safety net for Christian men that have hit hardships in their lives. We want to be a bank that’s lending parameters are based on a man’s faith and character as much as it is his ability to repay his loan.
Benevolence Categories
Mission Trips
Basic Needs
EFL House
Ministry Expenses
EFL Supported Ministries
Micro Loans
Cars
Homeless Ministries
EFL Podcast
Category Buckets
EFL Provides Assistance in Two ways
Loans
The BANK OF THE LORD is designed for men that don’t want a gift/donation because they know this money comes from God. They intent and are committed to paying the amount back over a period of time that is decided by EFL and them. THE BANK OF THE LORD is a self sustaining loan fund where people return the money that they borrow so that it will bless another some day. This creates a cyclical system of love, care and community between the brotherhood of FAITHFUL men of Christ.
Donations & Gifts
Gifts are intended for people that do not have the ability to repay a loan and have hit very difficult financial hardships. Some are homeless, can’t afford groceries or a place to lay their head at night. The need funds until they can get back on their feet.
We understand that the financial aspect of a man’s life is only one.
We understand that the financial aspect of a man’s life is only one. So we not only seek to give these men money but seek to restore their souls and their minds to a Godly lifestyle and help them grow in their knowledge and experience of Christ in their lives. This BANK OF THE LORD is only one aspect of the many programs that we are looking to cultivate that will restore men to a life rooted in financial stewardship, familial stewardship, physical stewardship, marriage stewardship, and spiritual stewardship. All of this rooted within the context of the Bible and God’s word. Â
EFL Impact
208
5,000
Total # of studies attended
455
152
$374,800
$200,000
Money Loaned