Madison Christian Giving Fund - News & Updates

Leadership Comments:  Barb & Tom Hoffner
Diane Hanson Diane Hanson

Leadership Comments: Barb & Tom Hoffner

The condition of our society gives us many reasons to be troubled. Some say that we need more government action. More rules. More programs. However, we also seem to have exhausted our reach and what has it done for us. Things are just as troubling and debt levels are blowing up and inflation is almost out of control. A wise person can see that there are limits. However, business hasn’t fully delivered for us either. Yes, business provides jobs and are essential for any community. It is easy to see that we are tearing ourselves apart. We to do something different.

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Lighthouse Christian School’s 8th Grade Student Mission Trip Was Impactful
Diane Hanson Diane Hanson

Lighthouse Christian School’s 8th Grade Student Mission Trip Was Impactful

The condition of our society gives us many reasons to be troubled. Some say that we need more government action. More rules. More programs. However, we also seem to have exhausted our reach and what has it done for us. Things are just as troubling and debt levels are blowing up and inflation is almost out of control. A wise person can see that there are limits. However, business hasn’t fully delivered for us either. Yes, business provides jobs and are essential for any community. It is easy to see that we are tearing ourselves apart. We to do something different.

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5 Important Reasons to Donate to The Madison Christian Giving Fund
Diane Hanson Diane Hanson

5 Important Reasons to Donate to The Madison Christian Giving Fund

The condition of our society gives us many reasons to be troubled. Some say that we need more government action. More rules. More programs. However, we also seem to have exhausted our reach and what has it done for us. Things are just as troubling and debt levels are blowing up and inflation is almost out of control. A wise person can see that there are limits. However, business hasn’t fully delivered for us either. Yes, business provides jobs and are essential for any community. It is easy to see that we are tearing ourselves apart. We to do something different.

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Leadership Team Spotlight: Eric Christoffersen
Tara Ingalls Tara Ingalls

Leadership Team Spotlight: Eric Christoffersen

Hi, I’m Eric Christoffersen. I am an estate planning attorney with Grams & Christoffersen law firm in Madison and am the managing partner of the firm. I live in Waunakee with my wife Eve and daughters Lily (10) and Emma (7). I am also a charter member of the MCGF Leadership Team. It has been wonderful to see all the growth and positive change that has happened since MCGF’s inception!

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MadisonChristians.com Shines the Light on the Madison Christian Community
Tara Ingalls Tara Ingalls

MadisonChristians.com Shines the Light on the Madison Christian Community

Sixteen years ago, a half-dozen guys from different Madison churches got together to launch a local Christian community internet portal, a one-stop site to serve the Madison community. It was called allgodspeople.com and it provided a church list, an events calendar, business connections, and news stories about faith events that were ignored by other media.

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Thy Kingdom Come...
Tara Ingalls Tara Ingalls

Thy Kingdom Come...

Jesus talked a lot about the Kingdom of God. It's a central theme of his teaching before his death and after his resurrection. In one of his first sermons he said, "Repent, the Kingdom of God is at hand." He compared it to a mustard seed, a bit of yeast, a pearl of great value, and a lost coin.

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Stuck
Tara Ingalls Tara Ingalls

Stuck

We've all been there. We think our prayers don't make it to the ceiling much less to the throne of grace. We don't enjoy reading the Bible, going to church, or Christian Fellowship. We have no energy or interest in helping others or in sharing our faith

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Experiencing God in Madison
Tara Ingalls Tara Ingalls

Experiencing God in Madison

On September 15 the Madison Christian Giving Fund hosted an event called “Reigniting a Movement of Generosity” at Upper House on the East Campus Mall. The highlight of the morning was the testimonies of 21 Partners of the FUND. Each one shared who they were, the service they provided, and the importance of the support of the Madison Christian Giving Fund.

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Kingdom Building in the 21st Century
Tara Ingalls Tara Ingalls

Kingdom Building in the 21st Century

Did you know that there is no such thing as "retirement" in the Bible? Did you know that retiring baby boomers are the most skilled, experienced, motivated but underutilized resource in the country? Did you know that Christian non profits are the most under resourced entities in the community? The lack of qualified volunteers impairs their ability to achieve their mission and advance the Kingdom of God.

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Care Net - A Demonstration of God's Faithfulness
Tara Ingalls Tara Ingalls

Care Net - A Demonstration of God's Faithfulness

From its humble beginnings on Monroe Street in 1985, to its present location on MacArthur Road, Care Net has expanded their service offerings multiple times in response to the needs of the community. Their mission has always been to provide women in Greater Dane County who faced unintended pregnancies with the resources and help they needed to say “yes” to their unborn children.

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Child Evangelism Fellowship - A Perfect Pivot
Tara Ingalls Tara Ingalls

Child Evangelism Fellowship - A Perfect Pivot

Since 2014 the Madison Christian Giving Fund has raised and distributed over $800,000 to 40 Christian organizations. Each one has an amazing story of impact on the people they serve. This is one of them.

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