We provide advanced ministry support and financial services to help you plan for what's next. We'll work closely with you to develop a roadmap that aligns with your mission and helps you use your people, property, and finances to be a movement of...
Whether you’re investing for retirement, planning for a child’s education, saving for a building project or simply looking for a more attractive return on your investment, our investments are strong and create peace of mind for struggling...
We help you find the financing you need to support your next church project. With the help of investors, we provide church loans at competitive rates so you can build, repair, renovate, and refresh your facilities for the benefit of your...
Thriving congregations often need to raise funds for a specific purpose or ongoing upkeep, whatever works for your ministry. Our experts guide you through how to empower and inspire your congregation to be more. On average, congregations who...
For more than 140 years, we have helped congregations and ministries thrive because of charitable gifts from generous donors like you. Your financial contributions—no matter the size—allow us to work closely with congregations who seek to...
Disciples Church Extension Fund was founded in 1883 to help congregations secure land and construct new buildings. Today, together with our investors and partners, we continue this tradition and offer additional financial and ministry services so...
Meet your financial goals with our investment notes. Your investment strategy will fund your goals and help your and other ministries thrive.
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Meet your financial goals with our investment notes and traditional and Roth IRAs opportunities. Your investment strategy will fund your goals and help churches thrive.
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In support of our ministries, you entrust us with your gifts. Thank you! We want to honor that trust by being the best possible stewards of the resources you provide. That includes saving as many trees as possible, not to mention savings on...
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Through investments, loans, capital, and ministry planning services, Disciples Church Extension Fund inspires and empowers congregations to create Holy Places where people connect with God, each other, and their community. Find us on...
From investment opportunities to building planning, Disciples Church Extension Fund offers congregations more than 135 years of capital planning and funding expertise and experience. That’s why our resources are designed to provide you with...
Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
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In order to purchase any Notes you must be a person who, prior to receipt of our Offering Circular, was a member of, contributor to (including an investor) or participant in the Christian Church or Disciples Church Extension...
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Are you ready to take the first step in the planning process for your next church project or the future of your ministry? Whether you’re planning a new building project, looking to update your facilities, reimagining your ministry's vision,...
Does your building work for your church’s programming and ministries? Do rooms or entire wings sit empty and unused? Have you outgrown your current location and need more space for your thriving ministry?
Our building planning service helps...
Designed to review your church’s facility from foundation to steeple (and everything in between), Disciples Church Extension Fund’s building evaluation service is a comprehensive look at the exterior and interior of your church building and...
Sometimes, it becomes clear to a congregation that something has changed. Maybe God’s calling on the church’s mission has evolved, or their vision no longer fits the community surrounding their building. Or, the building is just too big, too...
Does your church have issues with your building that require the expertise of an architect? But, at the same time, church leaders may feel that it is premature to officially establish a long-term relationship with a local architect? In these...
When a natural disaster, such as a tornado, hurricane, flood, earthquake or fire, hits your faith community facilities, we are there to help you deal with the damage.
In partnership with Week of Compassion, we work with church leaders to assess...
Deciding to raise money for a specific church need begins with a clear call to purpose. What is God’s call to your congregation in fulfilling the mission and ministry of Jesus Christ? Disciples Church Extension Fund helps congregations answer...
Access an array of services designed to help your congregation plan, finance, and maintain its facilities to grow its ministry and serve its community more readily.
Whether you’re improving your facility to better serve your ministries or simply making it more accessible for your people, we can help by providing an affordable church renovation loan.
Buying an existing building or property for your growing church is a big decision. One that likely comes with a lot of questions about how to fund it. Disciples Church Extension Fund can help with a church building or property purchase loan....
Has your congregation outgrown its existing facility, or do you want to build a new ministry space? If so, Disciples Church Extension Fund can help you create the space you need with a church construction loan. Find out if you qualify for a...
Disciples Church Extension Fund wants your congregation to succeed in living into God’s vision for your ministry. That’s why we offer church repurpose loans to congregations that are partnering with other local organizations to deliver...
Refinancing an existing loan is easy when you partner with Disciples Church Extension Fund. We offer many church refinancing options, including the possibility of refinancing 100% of your loan. In addition to offering competitive interest rates,...
At Disciples Church Extension Fund, we understand that congregations like yours sometimes have unique needs that require outside funding. These needs don’t always fit into a specific category, yet they’re important to maintain a vibrant...
Leave a legacy gift to ensure the future of Disciples churches and ministries. When you let us know your intent, which can change at any time, you become a member of our Heritage Society.
You may choose to provide support by including a...
As a Disciples Church Extension Fund investor, you know the many ways your investment dollars empower the church by providing our financial capital and ministry services to ministries in need. Now, you can designate your investments with us as a...
Giving stock held more than 12 months offers a two-fold tax savings:
Avoid paying capital gains tax on the increase in value of your stock.
Receive a tax deduction for the full fair market value of the stock on the date of the...
Founded in 1883, Board of Church Extension was the ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) that helped congregations with capital project planning and financing. We have come to realize that for your congregation to be strong in...
Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
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The Holy Place Grant helps new and established Disciples congregations purchase a lot to build their first house of worship or their first church building. The grant is intended to provide a “boost” to a new congregation to support its...
Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
Click on any of the...
Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
Click on any of the...
Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
Click on any of the...
Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
Click on any of the...
Is your congregation facing challenges that seem to threaten and bring despair? Whether it's being disconnected from the community around you, stuck, or in financial trouble, a new beginning can reinvigorate your congregation to ministry,...
Ready to inspire transformation in your congregation and community? During the one+ year Epiphany process, your congregation’s leaders will shift the focus from “what” you are doing to “why.” By finding clarity on why you exist, your...
Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
Click on any of the...
We're going above and beyond at General Assembly 2025 to help your ministry thrive! It’s all about layers and how our ancestors built a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.
Going beyond:
Church as it’s always been done
Borders...
Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
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Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
Click on any of the...
Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
Click on any of the...
Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
Click on any of the...
April 2021
The 2021 DCEF President Search Committee would like to invite all interested applicants applying for the position of Disciples Church Extension Fund President, to please submit their Letter of Intent and Resume no later than June 1,...
Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
Click on any of the...
Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
Click on any of the...
Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
Click on any of the...
Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF) inspires and empowers congregations to create Holy Places where people connect with God, each other, and the community. Disciples Church Extension Fund is one of the General Units for the Christian Church...
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At Disciples Church Extension Fund, we empower congregations to build vibrant, impactful ministries by providing financial resources and expertise. As a general ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United...
Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
Click on any of the...
The Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FFE) Grant helps new Disciples congregations to provide financial resources to support their operating costs. The grant is intended to provide a one-time “boost” to a new congregation to support its...
Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
Click on any of the...
Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
Click on any of the...
Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
Click on any of the...
Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
Click on any of the...
Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
Click on any of the...
Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
Click on any of the...
Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
Click on any of the...
Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
Click on any of the...
Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
Click on any of the...
Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
Click on any of the...
Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
Click on any of the...
Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
Click on any of the...
Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
Click on any of the...
Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
Click on any of the...
Since 1883, Disciples Church Extension Fund has been helping investors put their money to work funding ministry across the United States and Canada.
Whether you’re new to investing or a seasoned investor, we can assist you in aligning your...
Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
Click on any of the...
Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
Click on any of the...
Because the “science” of capital fundraising is always evolving, Disciples Church Extension Fund is enhancing our fundraising service by creating customizable resources tailored to meet your congregation’s needs.
Click on any of the...
They say that video killed the radio star, but for the Disciples in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, radio is very much alive.
Every Sunday morning, church goers maneuver their vehicles onto Daytona Beach Drive-In Christian Church’s grass field, tune...
When Rev. Steven DeFields-Gambrel was called to serve Garfield Park Christian Church in Santa Cruz, CA, he was only given two years to perform a miracle or the congregation would close.
What followed was the start of a 20-year-long partnership...
University Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)/United Church of Christ in San Diego, CA is hard to miss.
Resting against the pillars that frame its front entrance is an array of rainbow doors, a nod to the congregation’s open and affirming...
Rev. Megan Huston
All are welcome at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), an open-minded congregation that invites people of all backgrounds and multiple opinions to worship with them in downtown Bowling Green, KY.
When walking...
INDIANAPOLIS — Disciples Church Extension Fund has named Rev. John Powell, M. Div. its Interim President and CEO.
Rev. Powell has over 30 years of bi-vocational experience in ministry and commercial banking, including strategic planning,...
Recently, our president and CEO Belinda R. King voluntarily stepped down from her role to focus more on her family.
Our first ministry is our family. We are grateful for her discernment and that she is listening to God’s call.
We...
When Fifth Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Cleveland, Ohio called Rev. E. Regis Bunch to serve as Transitional Pastor, its community of faith stood at a crossroads.
“The congregation knew they were experiencing a deep decline, but...
Dear Disciples Church Extension Fund Family and Ministry Partners,
I’m writing to inform you that, effective the end of August, I will be stepping down as president and CEO. This decision was not taken lightly. It was made after...
