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Demographic Services
Discover Your Mission Field
Our demographic and mailing list services provide your Lutheran congregation or organization up-to-date population data and resources to help you understand and then reach the households in your surrounding community.
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LCEF’s “In Our Community” Demographic Study gives you a comprehensive look at your surrounding community, helping you:
- Become more in tune with the ministry needs and opportunities that surround your community.
- Compare your church or school demographics to those of your neighborhood.
- Know expected trends in population statistics and how these could impact your own membership trends.
- Become aware of the worship styles likely to make visitors feel most comfortable.
- Uncover ministry needs that aren’t being met.
- Define the mission field that is within your reach!
Demographic Services FAQ's
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Through LCEF’s “Neighbor to Neighbor” Mailing List Service, you can purchase targeted mailing lists to reach the most “receptive” audience.
LCEF will provide your congregation or organization names and addresses of selected households in your area based on specific household characteristics, helping you:
- Reach out to people likely to be drawn to your current ministries.
- Reach out to people likely to be drawn to a new ministry that meets previously unmet needs.
- Become a beacon of hope, support, and Christian witness in your neighborhood and community!
Using a targeted approach saves money—you don’t have to blanket your entire community with a mailing, wasting resources.
“Neighbor to Neighbor” is available to ALL congregations, schools, and organizations of the LCMS.
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Reaching Out to “New” Neighbors
Immanuel Lutheran in Englewood, Colo., took advantage of winning a credit for LCEF services it received during a Rocky Mountain District church workers conference. The congregation ordered a demographic study and a “Neighbor-to-Neighbor” mailing list in order to send our Vacation Bible School invitations. For some, this was the first mailing they had received about a church. |
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Third Generation of Investors Starting with K.I.D.S. Stamps
When Hannah, Benjamin, and Seth Meyer obtained their first K.I.D.S. Stamps, they became the third generation to invest in the LCEF ministry. Their parents, Darcy and David Meyer, tell their children that LCEF is a stewardship and ministry tool, as well as a way to invest safely.
Darcy’s parents, Dr. Gary and Nola Treece, of Yakima, Wash., helped her invest in LCEF when she was a child. David’s parents, Rev. Laurence and Ona Meyer introduced him to the program when he attended Emanuel Lutheran School in Hamburg, Minn., and participated in the Minnesota South District’s stamp program. Rev. and Mrs. Meyer say that “there is something special in knowing another generation enjoys preparing for the future and supporting the Lord’s work.” |
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School Gaining Momentum with New Building
Moving in January in Indiana weather may not seem appealing, but the congregation of Holy Cross, Indianapolis, Ind., was eager to start using its new school building. Holy Cross members partnered with LCEF for a construction loan, Capital Funding Services for the capital campaign, and a Demographics study. Next school year, Holy Cross will enroll students through the fourth grade, and will add a grade each year until it reaches the eighth grade. Your investment dollars are helping Holy Cross grow its school and outreach ministry! |
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New Headquarters for Lutherans in Kenya
Kenya has a fast-growing Lutheran population, yet a relatively small number of full-time pastors. In order to assist and support Lutheran congregations, missions, and schools in this largely Muslim country, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kenya (ELCK) constructed a new building called Luther Plaza in Nairobi. LCEF assisted the ELCK with a construction loan made possible through the Arthur C. Haake World Ministry Fund. According to LCMS World Mission, the ELCK has 70,000 members yet only 110 pastors to serve them. The three-story building houses ELCK headquarters, and the central diocese and Nairobi Parish offices, and ministry space. The yet-unneeded extra office space is being rented out to help sustain the operation of the building. |
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Peace Available to College Students
Peace Lutheran in Eau Claire, Wisc., has been blessed with a growing congregation over the years, but as the Holy Spirit continued to bring people to Peace, it became apparent the church would have to embark on its third building project in 20 years. LCEF partnered with Peace by providing funding. Part of the growth stems from the congregation’s outreach to college students. It offers various worship styles, a user-friendly Web site, and video and multimedia options for them to use to hear God’s message. |
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Order a Complete Marketing Campaign to Promote Your School!
Introducing LCEF Marketing resources — direct-marketing campaigns you can order online! For a fraction of the cost of a fully customized campaign, you can order a complete marketing campaign to promote your school. Learn more about LCEF Marketing Resources!
Want to make sure you reach the right households? You can also order a targeted mailing list with your campaign. We can even conduct the mailing for you — apply this discount voucher toward LCEF's Demographic Services. |
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Discover God’s Plan for Your Congregation
Strategic Ministry Planning is a faith-based process, asking congregation members to seek their agenda from God. Strategic Ministry Planning is a fully participatory process that is different from other planning processes in that it is designed by Lutherans for Lutherans, grounded in the Word, about the calling of the congregation, and creates a comprehensive plan.
At the completion of the initial Strategic Ministry Planning process, an organization has a clearer focus on its ministry. It also provides members with a three-year strategic ministry plan; demographic study; site and facility review; and clear priorities with a defined timeline. |
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Do You Know Your Mission Field?
LCEF’s Demographic and Mailing Services offers your congregation or organization up-to-date population data and resources to help you understand and reach the households in your surrounding community. Our Demographic Services can help you define your mission and reach your community. |
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Providing Loan Funds and Demographic Services in Fargo
LCEF was blessed to serve the new ministry of Crosspointe Lutheran Church in Fargo, North Dakota. LCEF provided loan funds for the development of Crosspointe, along with providing demographic studies of the area, and creating direct mail listings for invitations and additional communication to the community. The congregation is led by Rev. Michael Giddings. |
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