Your Partner in Faithful Financial Stewardship
When you choose to place your trust in Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF), your decision has a measurable impact in carrying out Christ’s mission. Join us in empowering His people to share the Gospel and equip yourself with the innovative tools you need to reach your financial goals.
A Legacy of Service
Since 1978, LCEF has faithfully served The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) by offering funding and financial solutions in service of the church’s mission and goals.
LCEF is dedicated to supporting LCMS ministries, including congregations, schools and Recognized Service Organizations (RSOs). We also serve church workers, both lay and Rostered Church Workers (RCWs), including ordained and commissioned individuals.
Extending innovative solutions and hand-in-hand financial stewardship to LCMS members, workers and ministries, LCEF is committed to meeting the current and future needs of the church and all her faithful followers.
Our Mission
Who We Serve
Rostered Church Workers
Church Members
Churches
Schools
Organizations
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Why Lutherans Choose LCEF
Rev. Dr. Daniel Prugh and Principal Kelly Reilly
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Tampa, Fla.
"It was a joy to work with LCEF on our campus expansion project. The support that LCEF provided was instrumental in the execution of a clear and successful campaign."
Rev. Brandon Metcalf
Zion Lutheran Church, Bethalto, Ill.
“Their customer service is always so helpful, and I know they use all investments to better support ministries throughout the country!”
Rev. Michael Schmidt
Peace Lutheran Church, Natoma, Kan.
“Money invested goes beyond traditional means and goes to help churches and schools that share our core beliefs.”
Sarah Grack-Moritz
School Technology & Innovation, Orange, Calif.
“I am an LCEF investor because we believe in what LCEF does. LCEF helps schools and churches … get loans that they would never have been able to get so that we can promote the spreading of the Gospel and support the community around us.”