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Ministry Solutions

Ministry Moments

Ministry Moments, from Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF), are videos containing tips that we hope will help your ministry move forward, according to God’s will.

We discover with you where God is leading and, with your leaders, design and implement creative and relevant solutions for what is ahead.

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  • LCEF Ministry Moment - Streaming Hospitality

    LCEF Ministry Moment - Streaming Hospitality
  • LCEF Ministry Moment - Communication #2 - Worship Announcements

    LCEF Ministry Moment - Communication #2 - Worship Announcements
  • LCEF Ministry Moment. - Communication #3 - Worship Bulletins

    LCEF Ministry Moment. - Communication #3 - Worship Bulletins
  • LCEF Ministry Moment - Communication #1 - Consistent Communication

    LCEF Ministry Moment - Communication #1 - Consistent Communication
  • LCEF Ministry Moment - Shorter Meetings

    LCEF Ministry Moment - Shorter Meetings
  • LCEF Ministry Moment - Communication #4 - Bulletin Boards and Displays

    LCEF Ministry Moment - Communication #4 - Bulletin Boards and Displays
  • LCEF Ministry Moment - Easy Organizing

    LCEF Ministry Moment - Easy Organizing
  • LCEF Ministry Moment - Guests or Visitors?

    LCEF Ministry Moment - Guests or Visitors?
  • LCEF Ministry Moment - Remembering Your Why

    LCEF Ministry Moment - Remembering Your Why
  • LCEF Ministry Moment - Meaningful Sabbath

    LCEF Ministry Moment - Meaningful Sabbath
  • LCEF Ministry Moment - A Simple Path to Conflict Resolution

    LCEF Ministry Moment - A Simple Path to Conflict Resolution
  • LCEF Ministry Moment - Renewing the Habit of Worship Attendance

    LCEF Ministry Moment - Renewing the Habit of Worship Attendance
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Church Worker StewardAccount Investment Application
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Ministry Investment Application
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Individual Investment Application
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Helpful Documents
  • Organization Investment Application (PDF)
  • Fee Schedule (PDF)
  • Investment Signature Authorization Form (PDF)
  • Investment Slip (PDF)
  • Investment ACH Authorization Form (PDF)
  • ACH Stop Payment Form (PDF)
  • MyAccount Organization Application (PDF)
  • Terms and Conditions (PDF)
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  • Fee Schedule (PDF)
  • Terms and Conditions (PDF)
  • Conversions Brochure (PDF)
Helpful Documents
  • Individual Investment Application (PDF)
  • Y.I. Club Application (PDF)
  • Beneficiary Designation Form (PDF)
  • Trust Certification Form (PDF)
  • Fee Schedule (PDF)
  • Investment Slip (PDF)
  • Investment ACH Authorization Form (PDF)
  • Terms and Conditions (PDF)
Individual Investment Application
By downloading this application, I certify that I have received and reviewed the applicable current Offering Circular of the Lutheran Church Extension Fund—Missouri Synod.
 

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Business Investment Application
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LCMS Organization Investment Application
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