by System Administrator | Aug 14, 2015 | News, Stories
Norwood Park Presbyterian Church and St. Andrews Presbyterian Church were in rapid decline. The congregations faced great dilemmas — old buildings, costly utilities and upkeep of the property. For both churches, the resources were diminishing as the expenses to...
by System Administrator | Jul 13, 2015 | News, Stories
What stands out about David Tryon, building manager for Downey Avenue Christian Church, is his fervent passion for helping the church while saving the environment. David has lived in the church’s Indianapolis neighborhood all his life. “I grew up in the church, I have...
by System Administrator | Jul 13, 2015 | News
Under the leadership of Bishop Chester Aycock, St. Paul Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, in Wilson, N.C., has grown into a thriving ministry, reaching lives through mission around the world. And, as St. Paul’s membership and ministry has grown, so has the...
by System Administrator | May 13, 2015 | News, Stories
“We have come this far by faith” is a popular Christian song that describes the journey of Real Faith Christian Church in Clarksdale, Miss. “It has been a faithful journey,” says Zedric Clayton, pastor of the church. “By faith, I believe that God has shown our...
by System Administrator | May 11, 2015 | News, Stories
When three historic congregations from three denominations decided to let go of building space in Minneapolis that was holding them back to enter into a shared building ownership agreement, they were nervous. How will this work? Can we be in covenant together and...
by System Administrator | Mar 18, 2015 | News, Stories
First Christian Church in Lawrenceville, Ga., is a modest-sized congregation with a bigger debt than they’d like. Fortunately, they also have a large vision of stewardship that allows their generosity to shine through. That’s why they embarked on a capital fundraising...
by System Administrator | Oct 3, 2014 | News, Stories
Real Faith Christian Church was in the middle of a major building campaign when disaster hit. The once thriving congregation was a pillar in the struggling city of Clarksdale, Miss. In 2009, the congregation was in the process of adding onto the current 98-year-old...
by System Administrator | Sep 19, 2014 | News, Press Releases
Oakland, CA: September 18, 2014 – The Annual Fundraising Celebration hosted by Christian Church Homes (CCH) was a smashing success as internationally renowned actress and humanitarian, Ms. Rita Moreno addressed hundreds of distinguished attendees on Saturday,...
by System Administrator | Jan 17, 2014 | News
Disciples Church Extension Fund announces that James Michel will join the staff as a Building and Capital Services Advisor on April 1. As a Building and Capital Services Advisor, Jim will be responsible for proactively initiating and responding to the building and...
by System Administrator | Dec 2, 2013 | News
The board of directors of Disciples Church Extension Fund, a ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada, has elected the following individuals to the board: Lois Artis, chief financial officer for the Sisters of Mercy of the...
