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...
by System Administrator | Dec 2, 2013 | News
Disciples Church Extension Fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada announced that Maribeth Westerfield has been promoted to assistant vice president for Loan and Capital Services. Westerfield will be responsible for...
by System Administrator | Aug 21, 2013 | News
By Maribeth Westerfield, Building and Capital Services, Chief Advisor Disciples Church Extension Fund Over the years, hundreds of Disciples, United Church of Christ and Presbyterian congregations have used the New Beginnings Assessment Service provided by Hope...
by System Administrator | Jul 25, 2013 | News, Press Releases
Indianapolis, July 2013 – At the recent General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Orlando, Disciples Church Extension Fund announced two new capital loan provisions offered to eligible Disciples congregations. In support of a General Assembly...
by System Administrator | May 14, 2013 | News
Erick D. (Rick) Reisinger, president of Disciples Church Extension Fund, was honored recently by the Insurance Board for his nine years of service to the organization as a director. Rick was cited for his leadership during his three terms on the board of directors,...
