by Nadine Compton | Nov 21, 2023 | Featured, News
As winter approaches, thoughts turn to decorating for the holidays. But it’s a good idea to add winterizing to the list of late Fall activities, according to Disciples Church Extension Fund Building and Capital Services Advisor Jim Michel. “Maintaining your church so...
by DCEF | Nov 20, 2023 | Featured, News, Press Releases
A veteran employee who began four decades ago as an investment clerk has been selected to serve as Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF) Vice President for Investments. Rhonda Hopewell will transition to the new position on the Finance Team Dec. 1, coming “full...
by DCEF | Nov 15, 2023 | Featured, News, Stories
With a $875,000 loan approval, Disciples Church Extension Fund helped Heart of the Rockies Christian Church in Fort Collins, Colo., begin a ministry project that today impacts the lives of hundreds of families. By today’s standards, that size of loan is increasingly...
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 DCEF | 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 DCEF | 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 DCEF | 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...
