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Real Estate Solutions: Lutherans Helping Lutherans
https://vimeo.com/1210549413 Concordia Lutheran High School (CLHS) in Fort Wayne, Indiana, has formed students in the faith for 91 years. But after 60 years on the same campus, the well-maintained and well-loved buildings had simply reached the end of their life. The...
Ministry Partnership Journey – A New Way to Encourage Giving
Tired of capital campaigns and stewardship drives that only ever feel like paying bills? LCEF is launching a new program to help shift your congregation's stewardship mindset from tedious obligation to joyful co-ownership. Congregations starting the Journey by...
Good Grades and a Servant’s Heart can earn your Young Investor money!
Did your favorite Young Investor(s) (aged 7-18) have good grades last year? Did they log community service hours? If so, they can earn up to $50 for their Y.I. StewardAccount! Click HERE to submit their grades and service hours, and show them that their hard work pays...
See how LCEF has supported CLHS as the school embarks on their largest-ever building project
https://vimeo.com/1201442683?fl=pl&fe=sh
LCEF Grace Place Wellness Sabbatical Scholarships for 2026
A healthy sabbatical isn’t just a break; it’s a shared blessing. When a ministry leader takes time to rest and recharge, the whole congregation benefits. That's why LCEF is offering six scholarships of $7,500 each to ordained and commissioned LCMS church workers...
Triple Your Giving on June 15th!
Donate on June 15th, 2026, and your gift will be tripled! In celebration of LCEF's 48th birthday, a $500,000 matching gift has been made, meaning that every one dollar you give on that day turns into three dollars to help rostered church workers access the loans they...
LCEF – Invest Together in Faith
Now is the time to make the most of the blessings God has entrusted to you. With Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF), you gain a trusted partner who shares your Lutheran values, helping you achieve financial growth while making a meaningful difference in the LCMS...
LCEF – Two Easy-Access Investment Opportunities
All-Access Accounts are available to all LCMS members, with interest rates from 1-3% based on the size of the investment. For more information, visit http://lcef.org/AllAccess Church Worker StewardAccounts are available to all employees of LCMS churches, schools, and...
LCEF Grace Place Wellness Sabbatical Scholarship – 2026 Applications Now Open!
A healthy sabbatical isn’t just a break; it’s a shared blessing. When a ministry leader takes time to rest and recharge, the whole congregation benefits. That's why LCEF is offering six scholarships of $7,500 each to ordained and commissioned LCMS church workers...
LCEF – Invest with Purpose -Serve with Peace
A Church Worker StewardAccount® makes it simple to invest and manage your funds at your own pace and on your own time. If you work for an LCMS church, school, or organization, you are eligible to open an account. Start earning 3% on your investment today! ▶$100...

