Use this convenient and easy withdrawal form while at the 2010 National Youth Gathering.

LCEF wants to help your youth group be financially prepared at the National Youth Gathering. Read more to learn about the StewardAccount investment features for the 2010 National Youth Gathering.

Use this authorization form to temporary increase your youth group’s StewardAccount card security limits while at the 2010 National Youth Gathering.

Youth group leaders should complete this authorization form to ensure access to the youth group’s LCEF investments while at the 2010 National Youth Gathering.

Youth with LCEF investments should complete this authorization form to ensure access to personal LCEF investments while at the 2010 National Youth Gathering.

An informational brochure describing the LCEF's Architectural Advisory Committee consulting services.

This 52-page booklet offers basic guidelines for a congregation selecting and working with an architect.

This 23-page booklet offers tips for evaluating and selecting a site for a new congregation.

Used to nominate LCEF employees (past or present)who have worked for LCEF at least five years. Awards are presented annually at the Fall Leadership Conference. This form allows you to enter your information into the the form and then to print it. To enter your information, use the tab key to move through the various fields of information. A blank page has been included for descriptions as outlined on the first page. The print button on the bottom of the last page will print the form. The Clear button will erase all of your entry to start over.

Used to nominate LCEF employees (past or present)who have served as LCEF volunteers. Awards are presented annually at the Fall Leadership Conference. This form allows you to enter your information into the the form and then to print it. To enter your information, use the tab key to move through the various fields of information. A blank page has been included for descriptions as outlined on the first page. The print button on the bottom of the last page will print the form. The Clear button will erase all of your entry to start over.

Used to nominate newer mission projects of the LCMS. Awards are presented annually at the Fall Leadership Conference. This form allows you to enter your information into the the form and then to print it. To enter your information, use the tab key to move through the various fields of information. A blank page has been included for descriptions as outlined on the first page. The print button on the bottom of the last page will print the form. The Clear button will erase all of your entry to start over.

A printable summary of our www pages.

Lutheran Church Extension Fund’s Capital Funding Services (CFS) is proud to make available a team of renowned and inspiring speakers from which partner congregations can choose for a weekend of leading, teaching, and preaching—typically in conjunction with a capital stewardship campaign.

Find out how LCEF's Capital Funding Services can help you identify support levels for your project and overcome the barriers that may stand in the way of its success.

Learn how LCEF's Capital Funding Services partners with you on a capital stewardship journey that connects your constituents to your ministry vision, inspires growth in giving at every level of ownership and involvement, and reaches into your surrounding community to produce outstanding results.

Capital Funding Services (CFS) is ready to partner with you in ministry, working one-on-one with your leaders and development staff to grow God’s stewards so your ministry vision can become reality. This brochure summarizes our services for congregations and agencies of the LCMS.

Learn how LCEF's Capital Funding Services partners with you on a capital stewardship journey that combines Biblical stewardship principles and effective leadership to move your members to joyful, sacrificial support of your ministry vision.

Consecrated Stewards gets congregations to stop talking “money” and to start talking “ministry” by raising Christian stewards to new levels of annual giving in response to God’s grace and blessing.

Learn how LCEF’s Capital Funding Services can partner with the development office of your congregation or agency to develop and implement a practical, effective, and ongoing development strategy at a fraction of the cost associated with hiring a seasoned development staff person.

Learn how Capital Funding Services can help your congregation rescue a budget in crisis!

Find out how LCEF's Capital Funding Services can help your school association, camp, retreat center, or other LCMS agency lay the groundwork for a successful capital campaign in support of ministry.

This guide for congregational leaders reviews and diagrams the critical steps involved in a major capital project and offers suggestions for securing voter approval at every major juncture.

Learn how Capital Funding Services can help bring clarity, focus, ownership and unity around your vision for ministry.

This document includes an overview of the contents of a demographic study, how to request a study, and pricing.

This document includes the "Frequently Asked Questions," address list pricing, order form and terms and conditions for the "Neighbor to Neighbor" mailing list service.

An informational brochure briefly describing the resources available from LCEF's Demographic Services.

Walks through the steps necessary to develop a school marketing plan; reviews the elements of a marketing communication plan with suggestions for how to implement; and introduces LCEF resources available to help market a school.

This package is a self-mailer that includes a booklet version of the "Building Together" brochure; a DVD of the Laborers For Christ, Strategic Ministry Planning, and Capital Funding Services videos; and a self-seal, business reply form. Download the pdf to preview the layout.

Learn about the many ministry services LCEF offers LCMS congregations and agencies as a Christ-centered partner in their efforts to fulfill the Great Commission.

Learn about the many ministry services LCEF offers LCMS congregations and agencies as a Christ-centered partner in their efforts to fulfill the Great Commission. This is letter size.

An informative brochure about LCEF's program that helps LCMS partner churches around the world fund short-term needs and helps new ministries get off the ground quickly.

Read the first Builders' Circle annual summary of activity. Learn about the characteristics of Builders' Circle, the generosity of members, and discover how LCEF has used gifts for building God's Kingdom.

An annual summary of Builders' Circle activity for fiscal year 2008. Learn about the characteristics of Builders' Circle, the generosity of members, and discover how LCEF has used gifts for building God's Kingdom.

Spring 2009 LCEF Newsletter (View/Download Only)

Provides a summary of 2007 financial data, performance graphs, and descriptions of services.

This brochure answers the questions "What is LCEF" and "Why should I invest in LCEF". Read about the "Journey through the LCEF Arch of Services".

How we protect and use information.

Read about the specialized ministry fund, the general LCEF fund, and the Arthur C. Haake World Ministry Fund.

Learn how your congregation can frame a new, flexible constitution—one that streamlines your congregation’s ability to implement new ministries—in just one day!

Form used in instances where consent may be needed for LCEF to publish and use photos.

The Lutheran Church Extension Fund is your LCMS source for investments, loans, and services that support mission and ministry.

Every woman needs an estate plan, whether she owns large amounts of property or very little, whether she is the head of a household or has no dependents.

Print, complete, sign, and mail to LCEF. Be sure to read the LCEF Gift Annuity brochure, the LCMS Foundation Financial Summary at www.lcmsfoundation.org, and the insert entitled "Disclosure by Exempt Charitable Organizations."

A useful brochure explaining what a charitable gift annuity (CGA) is and how CGA owners receive income for life while also helping the ministry of Church Extension.

Rate brochure that includes disclosure by exempt charitable organizations for all states.

This insert is a brief snapshot of LCEF's Gift Planning Services and can be used to complement any mailing focused on the benefits of gift planning.

Wise gift planning can make your retirement years more satisfying! Read this brochure for retirement ideas.

A gift to LCEF could save you money.

LCEF has provided this brochure to help you prepare for that time when your spouse meets our Lord and Savior in heaven.

Explains why individuals need wills, how to create them, and how to add Christian Preambles to wills.

Read this brochure for tax advantage ideas to offset expenses related to increasing healthcare costs.

Servicer Fee Notice

Servicer Fee Notice

Use this form to authorize LCEF to automatically deposit your interest payments to another account.

Authorize LCEF to automatically redeem a fixed amount from your checking account for deposit into your LCEF investment account on a recurring basis.

This form authorizes LCEF to follow the instructions of a partnership's "authorized agent(s)" concerning the partnership's account.

This authorizes LCEF to make recurring redemptions from your LCEF account and transfer to another account.

Allows LCEF investors to transfer notes to individuals or organizations at death.

Read the Offering Circular before making an investment decision. If you do not have an Offering Circular, please request or download one from this page.

Form used when changing the address on an LCEF account (individual, congregational, or organizational). May be mailed or faxed to LCEF.

Congregation packet includes Offering Circular, "dollar bill", StewardAccount® Brochure, postage-paid envelope, signature authorization, and LCEF general information brochure without the insert. Wise investing begins with knowledge. The Offering Circular provides details of all LCEF investments. Read it carefully before making any investment decisions.

Consent form to release LCEF Investment and/or gift information to the Gift Planning Services of the LCMS.

This document authorizes LCEF to follow the instructions of the officers of a specified corporation.

A list of current rates for various investments.

If your employer does not have a specific direct payroll deposit form, you may use the one provided by LCEF. Deposits may be made to a StewardAccount^® only.

Brochure detailing the rights and responsibilities of LCEF and investors who use LCEF's electronic funds transfer services.

This brochure outlines the key components of the LCEF Family Emergency StewardAccount®

Read the Offering Circular before making an investment decision. If you do not have an Offering Circular, please request or download one from this page.

Read the Offering Circular before making an investment decision. If you do not have an Offering Circular, please request or download one from this page.

Organizations must submit this form whenever there is a change in authorized signers or in conjunction with a new application when there are more than two authorized signers for a new account.

To ensure that your investment is correctly applied to your account, complete the investment slip and mail both to LCEF.

Synod organizations (e.g., districts, Concordia Publishing House, LCMS Foundation, LCMS) use this application to establish investments with LCEF.

Individual packet contains the LCEF Offering Circular, "dollar bill", StewardAccount® brochure, and a postage-paid envelope. Read the Offering Circular carefully before making any investment decisions.

Wise investing begins with knowledge. The Offering Circular provides details of all LCEF investments. Read it carefully before making any investment decisions. Applications and forms can be found on the literature rack in the Investment category.

Wise investing begins with knowledge. The Offering Circular provides details of all LCEF investments. Read it carefully before making any investment decisions. Applications and forms can be found on the literature rack in the Investment category.

Wise investing begins with knowledge. The Offering Circular provides details of all LCEF investments. Read it carefully before making any investment decisions. Applications and forms can be found on the literature rack in the Investment category.

Wise investing begins with knowledge. The Offering Circular provides details of all LCEF investments. Read it carefully before making any investment decisions. Applications and forms can be found on the literature rack in the Investment category.

Wise investing begins with knowledge. The Offering Circular provides details of all LCEF investments. Read it carefully before making any investment decisions. Applications and forms can be found on the literature rack in the Investment category.

Wise investing begins with knowledge. The Offering Circular provides details of all LCEF investments. Read it carefully before making any investment decisions. Applications and forms can be found on the literature rack in the Investment category.

The Special Interest Fund allows you to contribute all or part of the interest earned on your LCEF investment (not the principal) to an LCMS ministry close to your heart.

This small brochure briefly explains the many features of the LCEF StewardAccount.

Congregations and other LCMS organizations wishing to perform StewardAccount transfers between each organization must print, complete, and send these forms to LCEF. All parties involved must have a StewardAccount and access to MyAccount.

Flyer and bulletin insert (S00169) or posters (S00161 and S00162) for the "StewardAccount. Put the Almighty Back in the Almighty Dollar" campaign.

Terms and Conditions for Synod corporation investments.

This form is required for all accounts opened in the name of the trust or in the name of a person acting on behalf of a trust, such as a trustee.

The Vital Signs investment kit includes a cover letter, Offering Circular, Individual Investment Application, the general LCEF Brochure, and a reply envelope.

Explains how you can support a ministry of your choice with all or part of your LCEF investment interest (not the principal).

An informative brochure about the features of the Coverdell Education Savings Account.

This brochure will help you understand distribution requirements and other information on your IRA.

This brochure explains how IRA rollovers, transfers and direct rollovers are accomplished.

An informative IRA Brochure about the Roth IRA which gives you the ability to invest your after-tax dollars today, let the investment grow tax-deferred, and take qualifying withdrawals tax free.

This brochure explains the differences between Roth and Traditional IRAs, helping you decide which vehicle may be better for you.

Find out more about what the Traditional IRA offers, who can contribute, how much, and more.

This brochure explains how a congregation or school can benefit from using LCEF's Joyful Response service.

These enrollment forms are to be completed by participating members indicating their amount of donation and dates of transfer. (Page size 5-1/2 x 8-1/2)

With the Joyful Response Electronic Donation Program, your organization has the ability to offer donors the automated method of meeting financial stewardship commitments through electronic funds transfer. For the agency director, this enrollment packet contains the necessary materials to participate in the program, including steps to take to have a successful program, and sample materials.

These enrollment forms are to be completed by participating members electing their amount of offering, fund designation, and dates of transfer. (Page size 5-1/2 x 8-1/2).

With the Joyful Response Electronic Offering Program, your congregation has the ability to offer congregation members the automated method of meeting financial stewardship commitments through electronic funds transfer. For the congregation treasurer/stewardship leader, this enrollment packet contains the necessary materials to participate in the program, including steps to take to have a successful program, and sample materials.

Small acknowledgment cards that can be placed in the offering plate by those participating in electronic giving. 8 notices on each 8-1/2x 11 sheet. Please order these by sheet.

Poster that announces your congregation now offers the electronic offering program. A brief description of program benefits is listed. (Page size 8-1/2 x 11).

These enrollment forms are to be completed by participating members indicating the amount of tuition to be paid and dates of transfer. (Page size 8-1/2 x 11)

The Joyful Response Electronic Tuition Program allows families to make tuition payments electronically to your LCMS preschool, elementary, secondary or university/seminary program. For the school administrator, this enrollment packet contains the necessary materials to participate in the program, including steps to take to have a successful program, and sample materials.

Poster that announces your school now offers the electronic tuition program. A brief description of program benefits is listed. (Page size 11 x 17).

A page of 20 $1.00 stamps are sold to the church or school’s K.I.D.S. Coordinator for a $20 value. Call LCEF or e-mail your stamp order to info.kids@lcef.org.

A book of 200, 25-cent stamps are sold to the church or school’s K.I.D.S. Coordinator for a $50.00 value. Call LCEF or e-mail your stamp order to info.kids@lcef.org.

For the young K.I.D.S. stamp collector, this activity book provides Bible stories and activities to share the discipleship and stewardship themes

For the young K.I.D.S. stamp collector, this activity book provides Bible stories and activities to share the discipleship and stewardship themes.

For the young K.I.D.S. stamp collector, this activity book provides Bible stories and activities to share the discipleship and stewardship themes.

For the young K.I.D.S. stamp collector, this activity book provides Bible stories and activities to share the discipleship and stewardship themes.

For the young K.I.D.S. stamp collector, this activity book provides Bible stories and activities to share the discipleship and stewardship themes.

For the young K.I.D.S. stamp collector, this activity book provides Bible stories and activities to share the discipleship and stewardship themes.

For the young K.I.D.S. stamp collector, this activity book provides Bible stories and activities to share the discipleship and stewardship themes.

This brochure encourages children to join the "K.I.D.S. Bunch" to start saving with K.I.D.S. stamps.

K.I.D.S. Savers will enjoy saving for K.I.D.S. Stamps with a coin box designed especially for them!

This 17 x 11 poster, for the K.I.D.S. Coordinator, introduces the K.I.D.S. Stamp Program showing a step-by-step explanation of the process.

This introductory brochure provides the "why and how" of participating in the K.I.D.S. Savings Stamp Program.

This seven-page instructional booklet will introduce and guide you to a successful K.I.D.S. Stamp Program in your church or school.

Use the K.I.D.S. Stamp Material Order Form to order all K.I.D.S. materials including the $1.00 and 25-cent stamps.

This 11 x 17 poster encourages children to participate in the K.I.D.S. Stamp Program.

Save $0.25 or $1.00 K.I.D.S. stamps in this book to a full value of $25. Each book contains a Dedicated Certificate application and investment slip for easy stamp redemption.

This simple learning tool will assist parents and teaches as they introduce financial stewardship into their children’s daily lives.

Use this fun K.I.D.S. sticker to encourage investing. Order by the roll (100 stickers per roll).

Use this fun K.I.D.S. sticker to encourage investing. Order by the roll (100 stickers per roll).

Use this fun K.I.D.S. sticker to encourage investing. Order by the roll (100 stickers per roll).

Use this fun K.I.D.S. sticker to encourage investing. Order by the roll (100 stickers per roll).

Use this fun K.I.D.S. sticker to encourage investing. Order by the roll (100 stickers per roll).

Use this fun K.I.D.S. sticker to encourage investing. Order by the roll (100 stickers per roll).

The application requires the Corporate Seal of the Participant as well as the completion of the Certificate of Resolution. Send the completed Program Application, Certificate of Resolution, and a $1,000 non-refundable deposit to Laborers For Christ, Lutheran Church Extension Fund, PO BOX 229009, St. Louis, MO 63122-9009.

Laborers are needed in every skill level: from construction professionals to relative beginners. LFC appreciates carpenters, electricians, plumbers, handymen (and handywomen), and anyone with a heart for the Lord and His work.

Learn more about how the Laborers For Christ Program brings your organization financial and spiritual benefits! This brochure will also tell you about the Laborers For Christ dedicated workers who desire to bring additional fulfillment and meaning to their lives by putting their skills and love for Christ into action to help God's Kingdom grow.

Complete the entire form including the pastor's signature, physician's signature and applicant's signature. Mail to Laborers For Christ, Lutheran Church Extension Fund, PO BOX 229009, St. Louis, MO 63122-9009.

Volume 3, Issue 3

Volume 4, Issue 1

Laborers For Christ "Plumb Line" 2008 June Volume 4, Issue 2

Laborers For Christ "Plumb Line" 2009 February Volume 5, Issue 1

Learn about how participating in the Laborers For Christ program can help your congregation or organization construct its own facilities, save money, and make a strong Christian witness within your community.

Laborers For Christ DVD.

To help the labor supply keep up with project demand, Laborers For Christ (LFC) is mailing this recruitment bulletin insert in bulk supply to congregations who have completed the LFC program within the past five years. If yours is one such congregation, check with your pastor next week to make certain he has received the inserts and that they are distributed. Any congregation is welcome to distribute the inserts! Additional inserts can be ordered by calling LCEF at 1-800-843-5233.

This 58-page booklet includes questions and answers about the LCEF mortgage loan process.

Find out why LCEF may be the right choice for your organization when researching loan options.

Use this form to authorize LCEF to automatically withdraw funds from either a checking account or an LCEF account for payment on your LCEF loan.

Authorization for creditors and credit agencies to release credit information to LCEF, its agents, and/or third parties. This form also is included with the Rostered Church Worker Residential and Consolidation Loan applications.

This informational brochure explains the types of congregation loans made by LCEF: secured and unsecured loans.

Complete the loan summary sheet, mortgage loan application form, project information sheet, and certificate of constitution and bylaws. This spreadsheet may be entered into and printed; however, this system will not allow you to save it on the Web Site. Be sure to save it on your computer.

This brochure explains how a congregation can receive $100 from LCEF toward a building sign. Specs are given for size, materials needed, proper graphics, suggested layouts, and general costs of building signs.

See LCEF FAQs or brochure (under "Loans") for qualifications and more information. Not currently available in all states. A Credit Authorization form accompanies this application.

Authorization for creditors and credit agencies to release credit history information to LCEF. This form is also included with the rostered church worker residential and consolidation loan applications.

This brochure explains the eligibility requirements for LCMS rostered church workers who wish to apply for an LCEF consolidation loan.

See LCEF FAQs or brochure (under "Loans") for qualifications and more information. Not currently available in all states. A Credit Authorization form accompanies this application.

This brochure lists the guidelines, requirements, and benefits of an LCEF home equity loan.

An informative brochure outlining LCEF's Direct Housing Loan and Loan Consolidation Programs for rostered church workers.

You have decided to buy a new home. This booklet will help you take this big financial step by describing the home buying, home financing, and settlement process. Lenders and mortgage brokers are required by federal law, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act ("RESPA"), to give you this booklet. You should receive it when applying for a loan, or within three business days afterwards.

See LCEF FAQs or brochure (under "Loans") for qualifications and more information. Not currently available in all states. The Credit Authorization form is included with this application.

The Federal Reserve Board and the Office of Thrift Supervision prepared this booklet on adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) in response to a request from the House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs (currently, the Committee on Financial Services) and in consultation with many other agencies and trade and consumer groups. It is designed to help consumers understand an important and complex mortgage option available to homebuyers.

This brochure explains the guidelines and requirements associated with an LCEF residential loan.

Brochure: When you finance your building project with LCEF... Don't just pay interest...help build churches and schools. Low-cost loans with a mission return.

Rostered Church Worker Loans

Everything you need to celebrate this event is included in the celebration envelope.

Everything you need to honor a loved one is included in this packet.

This form must be completed by MyAccount customers who wish to transfer funds from an outside financial institution to an LCEF account.

MyAccount Introductory Brochure. This brochure briefly explains several features of MyAccount, LCEF's online financial service. A short Q&A; also is included.

Print, sign, and mail to LCEF.

Print, sign, and mail to LCEF. The Investment Signature Authorization form is attached.

Agreement stating the formal terms and conditions of LCEF's MyAccount Internet service. These terms and conditions are in addition to those that apply to any LCEF investments, loans, or services.

This brochure is for LCMS congregations participating in the Laborers For Christ Program that want to employ LCMS college and seminary students as student laborers on their project.

This brochure is for LCMS college and seminary students who want to know more about how they can work during their summer break helping LCMS churches and schools build their own facilities.

This enrollment form is for LCMS college and seminary students who want to participate in the NAILS program and spend their summer break helping LCMS churches and schools build their own facilities.

Strategic Ministry Planning (SMP) is a fully participatory planning process, asking for God to reveal His calling and plan for you and your congregation. Learn more about it from this brochure.

This two-page flyer briefly describes how LCEF’s “Thousand-Fold Workshop” can help you mobilize your members for God’s purposes, “multiplying ministry” in your congregation.

A fold out brochure that talks about going to God with "empty hands". Learn the difference between "Good Work" and "God's Work". See God's plan come to life. Carry out God's plan and watch your ministry flourish and share the harvest.