A Registered Service Organization (RSO) is a formally recognized, separately incorporated service organization that extends the mission and ministry of the Synod but is not part of the Synod’s constitutional structure.
Financing a loan to purchase, construct or renovate property is a major undertaking for a RSO, and we understand your organization’s desire to share the Gospel while being fiscally responsible. LCEF will guide you through the entire borrowing process with care and professionalism.
LCEF offers a number of Organization/RSO Loans to help your organization reach its financial goals. LCEF also offers a variety of loans for churches within the LCMS as well as loans for LCMS school associations.
Secured Loans can be used for equipment and organ purchases, property purchases, repairs, replacement of HVAC systems and other capital improvements. They can also be used to refinance existing loans.
Your LCEF Construction Loan can help cover the costs of constructing new buildings or renovating existing ones. LCEF’s Construction Loans have just one closing, saving your organization time and money.
Construction Bridge Loans provide short term financing to fill the gap between construction completion and collection of building fund dollars. LCEF’s Bridge Loans have just one closing, saving your association time and money.
This type of loan helps with anticipated cash flow fluctuations in your organization’s operating budget.
Soft Cost Loans provide working capital for pre-construction related costs such as architecture/design fees, engineering fees, market studies, capital campaign expenses and special assessments.
If your organization exists to operate schools, the SMART Loan provides customized financing to help with the short-term needs of LCMS elementary, middle and high school associations and related RSOs.
Please contact us for information regarding Organization/RSO Loan rates.
LCEF provides loans to new and existing organizations to buy land, build and remodel facilities. Loans are offered at very reasonable rates, often lower than commercial loan rates offered by banks. LCEF also offers planning and development services through ministry support such as demographic analysis, architectural advice, Strategic Ministry Planning, Capital Funding Services and Laborers For Christ.
Yes—with only one closing! At closing, the borrower signs a Promissory Note, which addresses the construction phase and the permanent terms of the loan.
It depends on many factors. Some projects require more planning than others. Sometimes, architecture or real estate professionals must be consulted. Local regulations and ordinances may have to be met. However, we can assure you that with the help of your District Vice President and the LCEF Loan Specialists, your loan will be processed as quickly as possible.
Escrow disbursing is a service provided by LCEF to the borrower to assist in a construction project. An LCEF Loan Specialist collects documentation to establish an account for the purpose of tracking and disbursing the construction loan dollars and the building fund dollars throughout the building project. In accordance with state statutes, the Loan Specialist collects the necessary documentation from the various contractors in order to assure a lien-free and complete project.
Loan payments can be made one of three ways:
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As a consultant for Capital Funding Services (CFS), Randy enjoys assisting the Lord’s people in experiencing the joys of generosity. He is a firm believer in the Scriptural truth that “whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully” (2 Corinthians 9:6). He says, “Stewardship is simply reflecting the image of our generous God, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing.” His leadership has encouraged his congregation to provide generous support for ministries locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
Randy has been a parish pastor for 35 years. For the past 28 years, he has been serving First Immanuel Lutheran Church, Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Leading a large congregation has enabled him to experience six capital campaigns, allowing him to provide great insights to pastors in capital campaigns and stewardship.
Randy has served Concordia University Wisconsin as an adjunct professor of theology for 26 years. In 2010, the university awarded him the honor of “Distinguished Alumnus.” He has also served 12 years on the South Wisconsin District Board of Directors, including six years as Board Chair and First Vice President of the district. He conducts seminars on generosity and provides encounters for parish pastors to discuss cultural issues and the church’s impact.
Randy resides in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, with his wife, Diana, who is the South Wisconsin District’s Lutheran Church Extension Fund’s District Vice President. They have two married daughters and three granddaughters. Randy’s mission statement is to serve God by serving others.