Serving a Higher Purpose
Texas District CEF continues to be blessed with faithful investors and equally dedicated borrowers, all ministry partners who believe in and support our mission. We continue to celebrate this joyful …
Through investments from Texas District LCMS congregations and their members, Church Extension Fund will be the preferred financial resources partner for district ministries focused on multiplying followers of Jesus.
We offer investments to fit everyone: individuals, congregations, and kids too! Review our competitive rates and download an application to get started.
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.
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.
Know that your investment with Texas CEF helps to build churches throughout Texas. Stay updated on current projects through our newsletters and photo albums.
$25 minimum balance
$25 minimum monthly EFT required
Premium rate up to $10,000
Limit one per household
$10 minimum balance
Invest or withdraw anytime without penalty
Works with K.I.D.S Stamps
$500 minimum investment
$100,000 minimum investment for Jumbo Investment
1-year, 3-year, and 5-year terms available
18-month Jumbo Investment available
No additions
$500 minimum investment
1-year, 3-year, and 5-year terms available
Add $25 or more anytime
We offer Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, ESA’s, SEP’s, and SIMPLE plans
Variable interest rate
Invest or withdraw anytime without penalty
Variable interest rate
Withdrawals for building projects may be made at any time
Individual Investment Application (PDF) Congregation Investment Application (PDF) Investment Application for Trusts (PDF) Deposit/Withdraw (PDF) Wire Transfer (PDF) Note Maturity Instructions (PDF) Congregation Disbursement (PDF)
Except for the Rainy Day Fund, all individual Texas District CEF investments (FLEX, fixed and floating rate notes) may be included in a person’s IRA portfolio. Through our custodian GoldStar …
Texas District CEF continues to be blessed with faithful investors and equally dedicated borrowers, all ministry partners who believe in and support our mission. We continue to celebrate this joyful …
As the crowd flooded into the building, they walked past monuments of the church’s past and stepped into a space that points to the church’s future. The people entered into …
This past April, Texas CEF Marketing Specialist, Raelyn Pracht worshiped with the wonderful people at Trinity Lutheran Church in Riesel. Pastor Larry Knobloch invited CEF to join the Bible Study …
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.