LCEF investments provide opportunity for LCMS members to participate in ministry while earning interest on their invested dollars at competitive rates. Dollars invested with LCEF are at work in support of the Great Commission through low-cost loans to churches, schools and organizations of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, helping these ministries to build, expand and renovate to meet the needs of growing Great Commission ministries. For information and assistance regarding investments, call 800-843-5233 or visit the LCEF Web site.

Congregations and schools may also want to explore LCEF investment services. Joyful Response(r) is a free service that provides a system for congregations to receive contributions and schools to receive tuition payments through electronic funds transfer, simplifying accounting. Another free service is K.I.D.S. (Kids Into Discipleship and Stewardship), a systematic plan that helps children develop disciplined saving habits and grow in understanding Biblical stewardship. For information and assistance contact Rick Porter at the Eastern District office: 716-634-5111.

This does not constitute an offer to sell or a request to buy. The offer is made solely by LCEF's Offering Circular. As a nonprofit religious organization, LCEF investments are not SIPC- or FDIC-insured bank deposit accounts.

Churches, schools and other LCMS organizations that wish to expand their ministries may borrow from LCEF. Loans may be on a secured basis, or in some cases, an unsecured basis. Uses may include land acquisition and development, building construction and all the related costs, or other aspects of church extension. LCEF also offers many services related to the building process. For information and assistance contact Rick Porter at the Eastern District office: 716-634-5111.

LCEF is committed to helping professional church workers through low cost housing and debt consolidation loans. Church professionals on the Roster of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod may call LCEF at 800-843-5233 or visit the LCEF Web site for more information.

LCEF offers a wide range of services to help a ministry vision become reality for the sake of growing His Kingdom. The "Arch of Services" (below) presents common elements of the "vision process" through which LCEF can help ministries realize their full potential, especially when ministry plans involve decisions about facilities.

Frequently requested services:

For information about any of LCEF's services, contact Rick Porter at the Eastern District office: 716-634-5111. Information is also available at the LCEF Web site. Diana Zubrzycki provides administrative support for Rick.