Why Texas CEF?

Invest with Texas CEF

We offer investments to fit everyone: individuals, congregations, and kids too! Review our competitive rates and download an application to get started. 

Loans for Congregations

We provide funds to LCMS congregations throughout Texas to build or expand churches and schools. Our friendly staff can help your congregation get a loan with a competitive low interest rate.

Secure Online Service

My Texas CEF is a free secure online service in which investors and borrowers can quickly access Texas CEF investment and loan information, as well as set up transactions.

Make a Difference

Know that your investment with Texas CEF helps to build churches throughout Texas. Stay updated on current projects through our newsletters and photo albums.

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Texas Church Extension Fund

January 2022 Investment Rates

Rainy Day Fund

0.750-1.000%
Ideal for saving regularly

  • $25 minimum balance

  • $25  minimum monthly EFT required

  • Premium rate up to $10,000

  • Limit one per household

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Flex Savings

0.750%
A great short-term investment

  • $10 minimum balance

  • Invest or withdraw anytime without penalty

  • Works with K.I.D.S Stamps

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Fixed Rate

1.150-1.950%
A stable option

  • $500 minimum investment

  • 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year terms available

  • No additions

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Floating Rate

1.125-1.375%
A flexible option

  • $500 minimum investment

  • 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year terms available

  • Add $25 or more anytime

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Individual Retirement Accounts

0.750-1.950%
Any Texas CEF investment may be included in an IRA portfolio

  • We offer Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, ESA's, SEP's, and SIMPLE plans

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Congregation Savings

1.000%
Perfect for short-term investments

  • Variable interest rate

  • Invest or withdraw anytime without penalty

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Building Fund

2.000%
For congregations saving for a building project

  • Variable interest rate

  • Withdrawals for building projects may be made at any time

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Meet the Texas CEF Staff

Becca Jones
Executive Director
Pam Herber
Director of Operations
Raelyn Pracht
Marketing Specialist
Debbie Potter
INVESTOR SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE
Kenda Zawadzki
INVESTOR SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE
Joan Zieschang
INVESTOR SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE
Ruby Cruz
LOAN ADMINISTRATOR
Cheryl Springer
Financial Clerk
Cynthia Segrest
Cynthia Segrest
Administrative Clerk

Latest News

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Mission Statement

With great thanksgiving, Texas District Church Extension Fund’s (Texas District CEF) mission has served the Texas LCMS for generations—assisting congregations in expanding God’s kingdom. Starting in 1888 and continuing today, this core focus remains …

Construction

Merry Christmas!

Charles M. Schulz, the creator of Peanuts, described Christmas as “doing a little something extra for someone”. He chose to describe Christmas not as a noun, but as a verb …

Note Burning

Rip and Burn

Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.Romans 13:8  Becca Jones with our CEF Reps, Arthur and …

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Our staff offer support by email, phone, and in-person. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please call for an appointment.

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Texas District Church Extension Fund

7900 E US 290, Austin, TX 78724
512-646-1233
invest@texascef.org
512-535-1605