The donors wish to provide support for the future of the leadership of the Lutheran church. In that it appears that leadership of the said church will, in the future, necessarily involve a greater number of lay leaders, they believe that enhancing the ability and opportunities for the faculty of Concordia University, St. Paul to model and share their faith with students will be an important element in the process of inspiring and preparing lay leaders. Initially, it is intended that the proceeds from said endowment will facilitate retreats of new, full-time faculty members to study, learn from experienced faculty and contemplate the implications and methods of modeling and sharing their faith in the classrooms of Concordia, St. Paul to assist students in the process of connecting their faith, lives and careers.