A sacred place for world changers
Help prepare the new property so Kingdom leaders can rest, recover, and stay in the game.
A quick Message from OUR FOUNDER
God opened a door we didn’t expect. We need your support to walk through it. The new Montana property expands our capacity to care for World Changers in a profound way.
This year, something we could have never planned happened.
A generous friend purchased a beautiful, upscale fishing lodge property in Montana with the intent for Refuge to lease it for almost nothing.
It’s peaceful.
It’s beautiful.
It’s exactly the kind of space where tired leaders rediscover their breath.
With this property, we will serve more World Changers with greater efficiency and expanded capacity.
A miracle in Montana
Leaders need Care too
When leaders heal, families heal.
When leaders thrive, communities thrive.
Many arrive to Refuge exhausted, anxious, or unsure if they can keep going. YOUR generosity creates sacred space for them to rest, play, reconnect with God, and remember they’re not alone.
When you donate to Refuge — you are investing in thousands of Kingdom Centered organizations from the top down.
WHAT OUR GUESTS ARE SAYING
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"Refuge replenished things in me I didn't even know I needed. Before attending refuge i was tired, but now I have new fuel to lead the ministry I run."
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"After 20 years in ministry i was ready to walk away from everything. I was in a dark place. a refuge trip showed me i'm not alone. i was reminded there is a calling on my life. I came back feeling human again."
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"I came in weary and worn out. I've never felt so seen, loved and celebrated. I left with a full heart and a renewed energy. my team said i came back a different person."
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"When i showed up at refuge, I had 3 friends in ministry who had just taken their own lives. I found community to help me navigate what i was going through. I'm living proof that refuge keeps pastors in the game."
THE TOtAL Need: $2,000,000
To prepare our new property to launch this spring and expand our capacity to serve more leaders, we need to raise $2M by December 31, 2025.
Your generosity helps fund:
FF&E for the new property
Staffing for expanded capacity
Boats & trucks for spring experiences
Year-end operational needs
WHAT Your Gift Goes TOWARD
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Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment
Beds, linens, furniture, kitchen supplies, and everything needed to host leaders with excellence.
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STAFFING
The team that welcomes leaders with humility, presence, and soul care.
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BOATS & TRUCKS
Critical operational equipment for experiences where leaders reconnect with joy and play.
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Operations
Finishing 2025 strong so we enter 2026 healthy and ready to serve.
A small Way to say Thank you.
For gifts of $1,000 or more, we’ll send a limited-edition Refuge hat as a thank-you.
Not for sale.
Not mass produced.
Just a fun, heartfelt gesture of gratitude.
Exclusive Cast & Blast EVENT at The NEW Lodge
For gifts of $10,000 or more, you’ll receive a personal invitation to join Brian Carpenter for an exclusive Cast & Blast Experience at our new Refuge Lodge.
This private weekend is designed as a deep thank-you for those who make it possible for pastors and leaders to stay in the fight. You’ll enjoy:
Guided upland pheasant hunting on breathtaking Montana terrain
World-class fly fishing on the legendary Bighorn River
Time at the new Refuge Lodge before it opens to the public
Small, intimate group access with Brian and Refuge leadership
This is more than a trip—it’s a chance to step into the story you’re helping write. An unforgettable experience with world-changers who care as deeply as you do.
Space is extremely limited. Invitations will be sent personally as gifts are received.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Every dollar given to the Year-End Campaign goes directly toward preparing the new property and expanding our capacity to care for World Changers.
Your gift helps fund:
FF&E - furnishings, beds, linens, kitchen equipment
Staffing
Boats & Trucks
Year-End Operations
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Refuge is diligently stewarded.
We keep overhead low so more resources can go directly toward caring for leaders.
If you would like to discuss our stewardship diligence feel free to email our Director of Development, Greg Gibbs. greg@refugefoundation.org
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Yes. Refuge is a registered 501(c)(3).
A receipt can emailed to you after giving. -
Yes, absolutely.
We gratefully receive non-cash gifts.Please email Greg Gibbs for details for wire transfer or stock transfer.
greg@refugefoundation.org
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After you give $1,000 or more, our team will follow up by email to confirm shipping confirmation.
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We are preparing the space now, with plans to serve leaders beginning spring 2026.
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Yes. You can choose “monthly” on the giving form when donating.
Recurring gifts strengthen the long-term mission of Refuge and help us plan and budget wisely.
Give in the Way That’s Easiest for You
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Refuge Foundation
PO Box 1857
Billings, MT 59103
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You can give online or through a variety of methods.
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You can support Refuge by recommending a gift through your DAF - log into your fund account, and choose ‘Refuge Foundation Tax ID: 26-3581501’ as the recipient.
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