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Chico, CA church gets help with its “old building” from DCEF
“I need help!” That was the line included in a message Pastor Jesse Kearns sent Building and Capital Services Advisor Rev. Rosario Ibarra in January 2025. At the time, he had served First Christian Church (FCC) Chico, CA for 17 years as the congregation’s Senior...
Making music education fun, welcoming, and accessible in Texas
Denton, TX is a music town. In addition to having two universities known for their music programs—the University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University—its restaurants and bars also host frequent performances. But when First Christian Church of Denton decided to...
Partnership with DCEF preserves historic Smithville, MO church
Rev. Laura Guy knows what it is like to lead a new congregation. While in seminary, she started Living Water Christian Church (LWCC) in Parkville, MO and was its pastor from 2004 to 2021. In 2025, when Rev. Guy was called to serve as senior pastor at Smithville First...