Phone: 512.926.4272
800.951.3478
Fax: 512.928.9365

7900 East Highway 290
Austin, TX  78724-2499
invest@texascef.org

Texas District Church Extension Fund
(A ministry of the Texas District of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod)

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Supporting Congregations with Loans for Land and Buildings

One of the significant ways that TexasCEF supporting congregations' ministries is through loans for the acquisition of real estate and financing for the construction or purchase of buildings.

Supporting Congregations with Other Loans

TexasCEF makes loans to congregations for a variety of other purposes:
  • REFINANCE EXISTING DEBT
    • Bank Loans
    • Church Bonds
    • Loans from Other Lenders
  • PURCHASES
    • Buses, Vans, etc.
    • Office Equipment
    • Computers
    • Other capital item acquisitions
  • LINES OF CREDIT
  • FACILITY RENOVATION
  • REPAIRS
    • Buildings
    • Equipment

How to Obtain a TexasCEF Loan.

TexasCEF only makes loans to congregations that are members of The Texas District of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.

Information about loans from TexasCEF may be obtained by calling Steve Block, Executive Director, at 800-951-3478 or 512-926-4272 or by contacting him via email at Block@TexasCEF.org.

Generally a complete loan application is required for larger construction projects and other loans larger than $250,000.  These loan requests are approved by the Board for Church Extension.  Regular meeting of the board are held in January, March, May, July, September and November.  Ergent request may be considered between meetings.

Generally loans smaller than $250,000 can be approved in 72 hours or less after receipt of:
  • Letter requesting the loan and specifying anticipated repayment plans
  • Financial statements for past four full-years (usually a copy of report provided to council by treasurer will be adequate if it shows total income and expense in reasonable detail)
  • Copies of parochial reports for past four years (may be omitted if reports were filed with International Center - LCMS)
  • Financial statements for current year-to-date
  • Budget for current year

Loans for Missions

The Texas Board of Mission Administration and Church Extension Fund of our District identifies areas ripe for harvest and opens new mission stations, Church Extension is there to make available the funds needed to provide land and facilities where the Gospel can be preached and taught.  CEF supports the Mission through investment.   CEF enables our mission in the Texas District to continue to move forward.