The Disciples Church Extension Fund

Founded in 1883, the Disciples Church Extension Fund is a non-profit Christian ministry that provides resources to help congregations carry out effective ministries in their communities. The program offers building planning services, capital fundraising solutions, building construction loans, and architectural consultation. As a national servant partner of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod, the fund's mission is to assist and multiply churches and ministries across the country. Currently, the Disciples Church Extension Fund is involved in 138 years of ministry and has extended total loan approvals of $1 billion to congregations in need.

The Disciples Church Extension Fund is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help congregations thrive by offering competitive rates for loans and investment opportunities. The fund is also a resource for congregations looking to transform their communities by building a Holy Place. A Holy Place is a place where people can connect with each other and God. In addition to offering competitive rates for loans and investment opportunities, the fund has an e-newsletter, tips for raising funds, and other helpful resources.

The Disciples Church Extension Fund was started with the First Christian Church of Atchison, Kan., and grew to become the largest and oldest denominational extension fund. Today, the fund has over 60,000 investors who have contributed over $180 million. The funds are invested in a non-insured account. The investment tiers are 0.75% of the principal rebate and 100%+ as rebate. The fund offers loans for congregations and other affiliated religious organizations, universities, and seminaries.

The Disciples Church Extension Fund has an expert team that helps congregations plan for the future of their churches. The Fund offers building planning services, construction loans, building renovation financing, and architectural consultation. It also offers a wide range of financing options, such as construction loans, mortgages, and lines of credit. In addition, the Fund's Disaster Response Services provide support for people affected by natural disasters. The Disciples Church Extension Fund provides a variety of disaster recovery and response programs, including emergency financial assistance, counseling, and disaster preparedness. The Fund also offers ministry re-visioning programs through Hope Partnership Services.

The Disciples Church Extension Fund offers more competitive interest rates than banks, and the fund provides more than just lending to congregations. The Fund's e-newsletter, "Good News Stories," shares congregations' success stories with readers. In addition to providing loans and investment opportunities, the Disciples Church Extension Fund has helped more than 2,000 congregations raise funds for new buildings or renovations. In fact, the fund's customer service averages 7-8 calls a day.

The funds are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In addition, the investment statements include details of risks and how the money is used. A full-time administrator is required for the program. The Board objects to a one-year leave of absence from teaching.

The program's mission is to serve the community and reach lost people for Christ. The fund invests in congregations and other related religious organizations, offering loans for capital expenditures, mortgages, and lines of credit. The money is used to support the Great Commission.