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Incorporated as Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) in 1978, the mission is to facilitate sharing of the Gospel through investments, loans and ministry-support services, ensuring funds and resources are available now and in the future
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Loan Rates
| New Mission Starts | 4.375% |
| Congregational | 4.750% |
| Specialized Ministries | 2.750% |
| RCW Mortgage APR | 3.844% |
Investment Rates
| StewardAccount® | 0.375% - 1.250% |
| Family Emergency | 1.375% |
| 5-Year Term Note | 1.875% |
The Architectural Advisory Committee's professional Lutheran architects and liturgical artists are committed to helping LCMS ministries make the most of their facilities and plan for a future full of reverence, hope and caring.
Architectural Advisory Committee
The Architectural Advisory Committee (AAC) exists to:
- Encourage excellence in church architecture and ecclesiastical art.
- Stimulate greater understanding of good church architecture and of sound planning for building projects.
- Encourage architects and artists to strive for a higher level of excellence in planning church buildings.
- Stimulate sound economic approaches to the planning of worship and educational facilities.
- Promote responsible business principles and Christian stewardship throughout building project.
A Site and Facility Analysis may be the way to get your project planning started. This service helps organizations make good decisions about their land and buildings.
An architectural advisor will meet with a congregation on a one-time basis for expenses only. For information about LCEF architectural services, contact your District Vice President or contact the national LCEF office.
A detailed, "Architectural Handbook," is available to assist you with your planning, renovation or building plans.
The committee sponsors an Art and Architecture Award program. Information about the program and links to the entry application can be found here. Entry deadlines have been extended into 2012. Awards will be presented at LCEF's Fall Leadership Conference in November 2012.
Turn to an architectural advisor for recommendations regarding energy efficiency projects.
Resources
- For planning, renovation and construction guidance, use our "Architectural Handbook."
- "Putting Energy into Stewardship: Energy Star Guide for Congregations." For recommendations regarding energy efficiency projects, committee members will work with your congregation, contractor and/or Laborers For Christ.
- For expert tips on a variety of areas, see our white paper library.
Be Prepared for the Unexpected
Don't let financial emergencies sabotage your monthly budget. Start a Family Emergency StewardAccount® to help you cover unexpected expenses, while also providing funds LCMS organizations need for their ministry needs.
Joyfully Lift Up Stewardship Efforts
Your congregation’s stewardship efforts should give clear witness to the Christian faith. Bring more joy to their giving with a concentrated, Lutheran stewardship campaign for a specific goal or stewardship education that can be conducted at any time with adults and children. LCEF's consultants and materials are tailored to your ministry.