ABOUT US
What We Do
The Mighty Fortress Foundation helps mission-minded donors and legacy givers support Lutheran ministries within their communities and all across the Michigan District. Through grants and services, we promote outreach, foster growth and enrich ministries’ opportunities to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
The Mighty Fortress Foundation was formed in late 2020 and has distributed thousands of dollars in grants to ministries.
A Name Inspired by Hymn and Scripture
The Mighty Fortress Foundation’s name comes from the hymn “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”, written by Martin Luther some 500 years ago. This hymn is often known as the “Battle Hymn of the Reformation”. It was penned to evoke the imagery and paraphrase the words of Psalm 46. The last line of the hymn, “The Kingdom’s ours forever”, reflects the saving power of Jesus Christ to assure believers of their eternal salvation with God in Heaven.
The mission of the Mighty Fortress Foundation serves the goal of Kingdom expansion.
Serving Our Ministries
The Mighty Fortress Foundation seeks to answer the call from our ministry partners. The Foundation raises funds to further support, inspire, and equip the ministries of the Michigan District.
The Mighty Fortress Foundation will primarily focus on providing grants and services through the generosity of donors and legacy givers. We are uniquely equipped to serve these areas in an ever-changing ministry landscape.
Board Members
Dr. Ronald Steinke, Chairman
Whitehall, Michigan
Rev. Joel Hoyer, Vice Chairman
Coopersville, Michigan
Mr. David Vallie, Secretary and Treasurer
Fenton, Michigan
Mr. Kurt Kuck
Caledonia, Michigan
Rev. Robert Appold
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Rev. John Bookshaw
Big Rapids, Michigan
Dr. Ronald Steinke | Chairman