Through the

Lutheran Church

Extension Fund, the

investments of LCMS

members help build

churches and schools.

Last year, more than

432 loans were

approved for 

construction and 

remodeling projects

such as this work at

Zion Lutheran Church

in Harvester, Mo.

Lutheran Church

Extension Fund

Funds for `space and place' for ministry

I

n 1902, members of several LCMS congregations 

pioneered  church extension  by pooling $400 to help

another congregation build a church. 

The tradition continues today through the Lutheran

Church Extension Fund. With assets approaching $1.3 billion,

LCEF counts more than 76,000 LCMS investors and some

2,700 loans in place. 

LCEF includes 27 member districts in this ministry 

through investment organization. By investing in LCEF, 

members (individuals and congregations) receive competitive

interest rates. In turn, their dollars provide low cost loans to

LCMS churches, schools, and professional church workers.

76,000 

investors 

2,800 

current loans

$1.3 billion 

in assets

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Photo: Zion Lutheran Church, Harvester, Mo.