by Jim Michel | Jun 2, 2020 | Ask the Advisors, COVID-19, Featured
As I looked at the question that had popped up on my email this morning I thought to myself, “Wow, which direction should I go with this?” I can look at this strictly for what do we need to do with our buildings after being away from them for as long as three months....
by Nadine Compton | May 28, 2020 | Ask the Advisors, COVID-19, Featured
At Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF), our staff members work with Disciples congregations and organizations on investments, loans, and more. But it’s our four Building and Capital Services Advisors who meet pastors, planters, and worshipers face-to-face,...
by DCEF | May 26, 2020 | Ask the Advisors, COVID-19, Featured
Before I answer that question, permit me to share an experience from nearly 20 years ago. In the fall of 2001, a month or so after September 11th, I attended a New Church Summit in Indianapolis led by Rick Morse—then, the new Director of New Church Ministry. Only a...
by DCEF | May 20, 2020 | COVID-19, Featured, News
The Small Business Administration recently published guidance regarding applying for Forgiveness of the PPP Loans that have been funded. A link to that document is below, as well as the most recent version of the PPP Frequently Asked Questions document, also...
by DCEF | Apr 24, 2020 | COVID-19, Featured, News
To help Disciples congregations minimize the impact of the coronavirus on their ministries, Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF) is offering a unique suite of loan products especially designed to meet borrowing needs during these uncertain times. If your ministry is...
by DCEF | Apr 5, 2020 | COVID-19, Featured, News
Important PPP Loans Update – April 6 We are hearing from congregations that many are finding that they are not able to submit applications with their bank. Therefore, we are recommending the following: The first step for those that are considering applying for...
