CtK was blessed to receive its first endowed fund in 2001.  The Lester Trust provides grants for Seeding New Ministries, Matching for Special Projects, Evangelism and Social Ministries.  The fund is designed to engage and encourage member participation in various ministries. 

Since its inception, grants from the Lester Fund have exceeded $100,000. 

Some grants have included:

• ChristCare Small Group Ministry
• Minister of Discipleship & Youth Position
• Emergency Assistance Center
• YWCA NIA Program
• Vacation Bible School
• ELCA National Youth Gathering
• Stephen Ministry