A funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, at Holy Nativity Lutheran Church, 1200 Linden Ave., Arbutus, Md.
Lutheran Church Extension Fund
BOD meeting in Houston includes joint session with COP
Among other business, the Board heard a report from the Synod president, elected a new BOD member, and thanked retiring CFO Jerry Wulf for his service.
LCEF looks to ‘Ignite Creativity’ in church and life
During the 2019 Lutheran Church Extension Fund Leadership Conference, speakers from a wide range of disciplines shared ideas for sparking creativity and innovation within the church, in work and in life.
Convention continues balloting for Synod boards
Delegates elect members to national mission, international mission and other Synod boards at the 2019 Synod convention in Tampa, Fla.
Synod’s external debt is no more: ‘A milestone achievement’
The move, which brings the Synod’s indebtedness to external entities to zero, will save $1.4 million a year in principal and interest payments.
LCEF reaches $100 million investment milestone
In October, Lutheran Church Extension Fund rolled out a 40-month note with a goal of reaching $100 million in new investments. The goal was met in less than four months.
LCEF Kaleidoscope Fund proposals now being accepted
The deadline to submit proposals is May 31.
BOD continues on path toward best corporate stewardship
At its November meeting, the Board heard from its chairman about efforts to increase the efficiencies of corporate Synod so the church can use the savings on its “core competencies.”
LCEF Fall Conference celebrates ministries that ‘Lead Boldly’
This year’s Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) Fall Leadership Conference, Nov. 16–18 in San Diego, continued its decades-long tradition of presenting the Gospel-inspired results and benefits of LCEF’s work.
Concordia University Texas takes top honors in LCEF competition
It’s the third consecutive first-place finish for Texas in Lutheran Church Extension Fund’s seventh annual National Student Marketing Competition.
Grants up to $250,000 now available through LCEF’s Kaleidoscope Fund
The deadline for submitting a grant proposal is June 15.
LCEF recognizes those who ‘love boldly’
The LCEF Fall Leadership Conference was held Nov. 17-19 in New Orleans.
LCEF awards grants to 11 Synod ministries
Among the gift recipients are five congregations, four districts, one school and the LCMS Office of National Mission.
LCEF, Thrivent announce funds for Harvey relief
Lutheran Church Extension Fund is providing $350,000, and Thrivent Financial will match donations up to a total of $3 million.
Rev. Bart Day accepts call to be Lutheran Church Extension Fund CEO and president
The Rev. Bart Day, executive director of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod’s Office of National Mission, has accepted a call to become President and CEO of the Lutheran Church Extension Fund.