Thrivent financial for lutherans ("thrivent") is a not-for-profit membership organization of christians. For more than a century, its purpose has been to serve its members and society by guiding both to be WISE with money and live generously. Thrivent believes that ALL we have is a gift from GOD and that generosity is an expression of faith. Thrivent suceeeds when its members, their families, and their communities thrive. As stated in its articles of incorporation, thrivent enables members through their membership to aid themselves and others in these ways: * by offering programs of insurance and other benefits permissible under the LAWS governing fraternal benefit societies. * through fraternal and benevolent activities in local lodges. * by providing assistance to lutheran and other christian communities and their institutions. * by assisting with other lawful endeavors as the board of directors may determine, including those that are social, intellectual, educational, charitable, be