{"id":1333,"date":"2026-02-25T17:31:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T17:31:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/alabama\/?page_id=1333"},"modified":"2026-03-30T20:29:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T20:29:14","slug":"ncf-alabama-is-now-ncf-gulf-south","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/gulfsouth\/ncf-alabama-is-now-ncf-gulf-south\/","title":{"rendered":"NCF Alabama is Now NCF Gulf South"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>New Name, Same Mission &#8211; Introducing NCF Gulf South<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d88b3d7597d9c81d9bf741c303efcfe0\"><a>Dear Friends of NCF Alabama,<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m writing to share an important and exciting update about our local ministry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After thoughtful prayer and consideration, National Christian Foundation Alabama will now operate as&nbsp;<strong>NCF Gulf South<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"716\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/gulfsouth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-3.28.11-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1401\" style=\"width:655px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/gulfsouth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-3.28.11-PM.png 716w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/gulfsouth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-3.28.11-PM-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/gulfsouth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-3.28.11-PM-570x424.png 570w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/gulfsouth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-3.28.11-PM-640x476.png 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This new name reflects the growth God has graciously allowed us to experience and the broader region we now actively serve \u2014 including Alabama, Mississippi, and the Florida Panhandle. As our community of givers and ministry partners has expanded, it became clear that our name should reflect both our geography and our vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While our name is changing, our mission is not. We remain deeply committed to mobilizing resources by inspiring biblical generosity \u2014 and to serving you through the same relational, Christ-centered partnership you\u2019ve come to expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Importantly, nothing operational changes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your fund structure remains the same<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your grantmaking process remains the same<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your points of contact remain the same<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/gulfsouth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-3.26.30-PM-1024x631.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1400\" style=\"width:665px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/gulfsouth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-3.26.30-PM-1024x631.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/gulfsouth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-3.26.30-PM-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/gulfsouth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-3.26.30-PM-768x474.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/gulfsouth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-3.26.30-PM-570x352.png 570w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/gulfsouth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-3.26.30-PM-640x395.png 640w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/gulfsouth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-3.26.30-PM.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In the coming weeks, you will begin to see the <strong>NCF Gulf South<\/strong> name reflected in our local communications \u2014 including our logo, website, email signatures, receipts, and grant checks. These updates are simply visual expressions of the same ministry and team you already know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This change represents not a departure from our past, but a faithful step into the future. It reflects the ministry God is growing around us and our desire to serve an increasing number of families across the Alabama, Mississippi and the Florida Panhandle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions, I would genuinely welcome the opportunity to connect. Thank you for your trust, your partnership, and your generosity that continues to impact lives for God\u2019s glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gratefully,<br><strong>S. Scott Patrick<\/strong><br><em>President<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"217\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/alabama\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/02\/NCF-Gulf-South-Logo-Wide-Blue-1024x217.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1342\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4.719586660403945;width:254px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/gulfsouth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/02\/NCF-Gulf-South-Logo-Wide-Blue-1024x217.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/gulfsouth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/02\/NCF-Gulf-South-Logo-Wide-Blue-300x64.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/gulfsouth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/02\/NCF-Gulf-South-Logo-Wide-Blue-768x163.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/gulfsouth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/02\/NCF-Gulf-South-Logo-Wide-Blue-570x121.png 570w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/gulfsouth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/02\/NCF-Gulf-South-Logo-Wide-Blue-640x135.png 640w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/gulfsouth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/02\/NCF-Gulf-South-Logo-Wide-Blue.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Name, Same Mission &#8211; Introducing NCF Gulf South Dear Friends of NCF Alabama, I\u2019m writing to share an important and exciting update about our local ministry. After thoughtful prayer and consideration, National Christian Foundation Alabama will now operate as&nbsp;NCF Gulf South. 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