In reply to Norman.

Thank you for sharing your concern for all LCMS ministers of religion. Lutheran Church Extension Fund is pleased to offer an alternative form of student loan debt repayment and pray that it will be a blessing.

This program was recently launched and is in its pilot phase. As we continue with this initial period, we will diligently evaluate and intend to expand it to the larger audience (commissioned ministers) in the coming months. And in case you are unaware, LCEF also provides a debt consolidation loan program that is available to all LCMS rostered church workers. Go to http://www.lcef.org for further information.