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A stained glass window at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Princeton, Illinois<\/p><\/div>\n

At more than 170 years old, you might forgive a congregation for deciding that their ministry had come to an end when their 144-year-old church building was deemed uninhabitable. Not so for First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the city of Princeton, Illinois! When it became evident a couple of years ago that they could no longer remain in the 1870 building with a crumbling foundation, the congregation moved into temporary rented space and sold their parsonage and education\/administration building, investing the proceeds with Disciples Church Extension Fund. With those invested funds, other investments and a Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF) loan, the congregation then purchased a 6,600-square-foot commercial building for worship, administrative and commercial rental use.<\/p>\n

In this new space, and with resources that once went to maintaining deteriorating buildings, the congregation is experiencing new life and growth. Says Building and Capital Services Advisor Jim Michel,<\/p>\n

\u201cThe combination of new minister Laura Mahn’s energy and a congregation open to \u2018being church differently\u2019 in a more energy-efficient and flexible space provides the perfect storm for vital and growing ministry.\u201d He adds, \u201cDCEF was honored to partner with the congregation on their project.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) celebrated their new Holy Place at a recent open house for the community. You can read more about their story here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Whatever your investment goals, contact us to find out how<\/em> Disciples Church Extension Fund can offer you investment options at the intersection where value and values meet.\u00a0Check out our current rates for individuals<\/a> and for\u00a0congregations<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Are you ready to build your first church, purchase an existing one, or buy more property? Let one of our advisors help you secure a loan with a competitive interest rate.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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