As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Disciples congregations have been learning how to go hybrid, providing both in-person and digital worship services, Bible studies, and more. Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF) is offering loans of up to US $50,000 for technology upgrades to help qualified congregations pivot to a stronger online presence moving forward. The technology needs of congregations can include tangible equipment purchases and upgrades to undergird the church’s ability to connect with their members virtually. These technology loans are available through April 30, 2023, at .25% below DCEF’s current rate for loans with comparable terms.
Thanks to the loan we were able to update all of our technology, including the sound and transmission system for our worship services. The process was very easy; and we received the money relatively quickly. It was a great blessing for our church. – Pastor Luis A. Ortiz Alvarado, Iglesia Cristiana (Discipulos de Cristo) Aibonito
To apply, contact the Building and Capital Services Advisor assigned to your region; call 800.274.1883 or visit DCEF’s website for contact information: disciplescef.org/about/staff.
To receive assistance with video production, audio engineering, or other technical needs (or to provide support yourself) consider applying to the Disciples Tech Corps or joining their Facebook group.
First Christian Church of Vinton, Virginia is interested in learning more about what is available to us. Whom should we contact? Thank you.
Hi Brian, thanks for your interest. You can contact your regional Building and Services Advisor Belinda King at 317.635.6500 Ext. 2514 or
bking@disciplescef.org to learn more about what is available to you and your church.
Kemper Road Christian Church in Cincinnati Ohio is interested in learning about our options. Whom would we contact?
Hi Dawn, thanks for your interest. You can contact your regional Building and Services Advisor Belinda King at 317.635.6500 Ext. 2514 or
bking@disciplescef.org to learn more about your options.
St. Mark Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Everetts, NC is interested in learning about options.
Thanks for your interest Rev. Antonio! We suggest that you contact your regional Building and Capital Services Advisor, Richard Williams, at 317.635.6500 Ext. 2537 and/or rwilliams@disciplescef.org.
Kingdom Building Christian Church of Detroit, Michigan is a new church plant and is very interested in learning more about what’s available to us. Who should we contact?
Thanks for your inquiry Vickie. For a technology loan, your congregation can contact James Michel, the regional Building and Capital Services Advisor for the Michigan region, at 317.635.6500 Ext. 2535 or jmichel@disciplescef.org. It may also be helpful as a new church to take a look at the website of New Church Ministry at https://newchurchministry.org.
Waukomis Christian Church is also extremely interested in any support we can get to improve our presentations online.
Hi Dave, thanks for your interest. You can contact your regional Building and Services Advisor Craig Walls at 317.635.6500 Ext. 2537 or
cwalls@disciplescef.org.
Hi! Who’s the regional person for Oregon (First Christian, Portland)?
(I found a list of names at https://disciplescef.org/blog/got-questions-about-your-church-advisors-have-answers/, but wasn’t sure who was assigned for each part of the country. 🙂 )
Oops! Just found it (which may save you all some time for everyone else, if they read this). 🙂 Do we get brownie points in our application for diligence? 😀
ALL: look at https://disciplescef.org/about/staff/ to see who’s the advisor for your state.
Are there any technology grants still available?
Hi Rev. Beckie, thank you for your comment. Unfortunately, no technology grants are left, but you can still apply for a technology loan from Belinda King, your regional Building and Capital Services, at 317.635.6500 Ext. 2514 or bking@disciplescef.org.