by Nadine Compton | Oct 20, 2023 | Featured, News, Stories
In 2014, First Christian Church (FCC) of Odessa, Texas, was not in a good place – figuratively or literally. Membership was down. The building had significant accessibility issues, including a shortage of parking the lack of a clear front entrance, a second story with...
by Patricia Case | Sep 26, 2023 | Featured, News, Press Releases
INDIANAPOLIS — A certified public accountant with nearly two decades of experience has joined Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF) as Chief Financial Officer. Nene W. Anyanwu, CPA, served most recently as the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Controller. Her work...
by Nadine Compton | Jun 2, 2023 | Featured, News
As we head into the warmer months of the summer season, many congregations will be turning on their air conditioners and electric fans to keep church members cool. While these efforts help us beat the heat, the increased usage of ACs and other cooling systems...
by Patricia Case | Mar 27, 2023 | Featured, News, Press Releases
INDIANAPOLIS — A veteran leader of new church efforts will assume the full-time leadership role for New Church Ministry after serving a year in a transitional role, according to an announcement by Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF). DCEF oversees New Church...
by Nadine Compton | Mar 9, 2023 | Featured, News, Stories
With a population of 168,000, Fort Collins, CO, is by no means a metropolis, yet it struggles with issues that many densely populated areas of the United States and Canada currently face: finding affordable housing and childcare. But by leveraging strong partnerships...
by Patricia Case | Jan 20, 2023 | Featured, News, Press Releases
INDIANAPOLIS – Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF) welcomes a veteran congregational advisor to the Building and Capital Services staff for a transitional role with the lending and investment ministry. William L. Bass (Bill), a third-generation Disciples member,...
by DCEF | Aug 9, 2022 | Featured, News, Press Releases
SAN JUAN, PR – Congregations in Puerto Rico – whose ministries have continued despite economic and natural disasters of nearly two decades – may well provide insight for North American Disciples on how to thrive, despite the limitations of an ongoing pandemic. That...
by DCEF | Jul 29, 2022 | Featured, News, Press Releases
INDIANAPOLIS – Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF) has called a seasoned Disciples communicator to fill a transitional marketing position with the organization for the next 18 months. Rev. Patricia R. Case, whose marketing and communications work in Disciples...
by DCEF | Jul 27, 2022 | Featured, News, Press Releases
INDIANAPOLIS – A fundraising professional with more than 25 years of nonprofit development experience has joined the staff of Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF) as Director of Development. Katy McFall, CFRE, who has served as a development officer in nonprofit...
by DCEF | Jul 19, 2022 | Featured, News, Press Releases
INDIANAPOLIS – Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF)’s congregational advisor team welcomes three new members: an experienced community development banking professional, who will lead the group; a Disciples pastor with a background in church revitalization; and...
