Faith-Focused Financial Solutions for Your Congregation

Some of the biggest challenges congregations face are the financial decisions that help sustain and grow the LCMS. LCEF is here to support your congregation at every step of your financial journey with tailored financial solutions you can rely on. Together, we’ll help you steward God’s blessings and strengthen the future of your ministry.

Investments
for Your Congregation

Loans for
Your Congregation

Ministry Solutions
for Your Congregation

Real Estate Solutions
for Your Congregation

Explore Solutions for Your Congregation

LCEF offers financial solutions tailored to your congregation’s unique needs. Select a service below to see the options designed to support your church’s goals and build upon His blessings to serve His people.

All Access Account

Term Notes
Church
Worker Loan Pool

Secured (new and refinanced)

Construction

Bridge

Line of Credit

Short-Term Loans

Specialized Ministry

New Start

Parsonage/ Housing

Unsecured

Ministry Improvement Loan

Clarity

Campaigns

Stewardship

Feasibility Studies

Owner’s Representative Services

Excess Property

School Expansion

Investment Options for Your Congregation

Investing with LCEF is more than a financial decision—it’s a way to support your congregation’s mission while contributing to the broader growth of the LCMS. Your investment not only helps fund your church’s goals but also strengthens ministries across the nation. Together, we’re empowering ministries to share His Word.

Loans for Your Congregation

Whether you’re building a new facility, renovating your existing space or pursuing a specialized ministry project, LCEF provides solutions designed to support your congregation’s unique goals. With our expertise and commitment to serving LCMS ministries, we’re here to help you navigate every step of the journey toward achieving your mission.

Ministry Solutions for Your Congregation

LCEF works with congregations to propel the Kingdom forward according to God’s will. From clarifying your mission to launching successful campaigns and enhancing stewardship, our tailored solutions are designed to meet your unique needs. With guidance rooted in faith and decades of pastoral experience, we’ll help you advance your ministry and strengthen your impact.

Real Estate Solutions for Your Congregation

Your congregation’s property is a vital resource for ministry. Our Real Estate Solutions (RES) team brings over 40 years of experience to help you navigate property decisions with confidence. Whether managing excess land, planning school expansions or conducting feasibility studies, we provide expert guidance to ensure your real estate aligns with your mission and supports your long-term goals.

Our Investment Rates

View our competitive rates and compare your school’s banking details.

Join Lutheran Investors Like You

Hear from LCMS members who have experienced the difference faith-driven financial solutions can make.

Download an Investment Application for Your Congregation Today

Download an application to start your investment.

Investment Application for Congregations and Schools
Use this application to invest in term notes with LCEF and help your congregation reach goals for streams of income.
Joyful Response Guide to e-Tithing
This guide provides step-by-step instructions to get started with Joyful Response. Joyful Response allows your members to give one-time gifts, a recurring tithe or make tuition payments on your website or by a mobile phone app, free of charge through LCEF.
Church Worker Loan Pool Application for Congregations/Schools
Use this application to invest in the Church Worker Loan Pool which is a dedicated source of funds for all LCMS rostered church workers. It will help ensure below-market interest rates for all loan products that LCEF offers exclusively to church workers.

Invest Online Today

All you will need to apply is the personal information and driver’s license images of the signers you’d like on the account and your congregation’s banking details.