Financial Solutions
Together in Faith
The mission of Lutheran Church Extension Fund is to start, sustain and strengthen LCMS ministries through financial and strategic partnerships.
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Submit grades and service hours by Aug. 31 to earn extra credit dollars for Y.I. StewardAccount Holders (ages 7-18).
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Steps to take if you suspect financial fraud and how to reduce your risk.
Who is LCEF?
Since 1978, LCEF has partnered with LCMS members and ministries to fund projects that support the work of God’s kingdom. By investing with LCEF, you not only work toward your financial goals but also provide vital resources that empower ministries to thrive. Explore this chart to see how your investment makes an eternal impact.
Build financial wellness by building up ministries
Now is the time to make the most of the blessings God has entrusted to you. With LCEF, you gain a trusted partner who shares your Lutheran values—helping you achieve financial growth while making a meaningful difference in the LCMS community.
Thanks to faithful LCEF investors, we are able to support expanding ministries like Lutheran High School South in St. Louis to keep raising the bar on educational excellence while keeping faith and mission at the heart of the school. Watch the video to learn how your investment can make a difference to churches, organizations and schools throughout the Synod.
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Thanks to investors like you
Because of faithful Lutherans like you, LCEF is sustaining, supporting and strengthening LCMS ministries sharing God’s love. Together in faith, we are turning financial resources into Kingdom impact—building churches, supporting church workers, expanding schools and uplifting communities for generations to come.
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gifted to the Synod and LCEF Districts from FY20 to FY25
* Numbers as of 3/31/2026
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