Texas CEF News

A Building Dedication at the Perfect Time

A Building Dedication at the Perfect Time

After years of planning and 18 months of construction, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Harlingen dedicated their new and remodeled spaces on October 27, 2024. This includes a 3,200 sq. ft. gathering space that is now the main entrance to the campus as well as to the...

With Grateful Hearts

With Grateful Hearts

The Texas District Church Extension Fund has been richly blessed by God’s grace. Through His guidance, we continue to advance our mission—to serve as the trusted financial partner for district ministries focused on multiplying followers of Jesus. With investments from...

See a Building Fund at Work in Plano

See a Building Fund at Work in Plano

Messiah Lutheran Church in Plano has long been a valued partner of the Texas District Church Extension Fund (Texas District CEF). Not only has Messiah benefited as a borrower, but they have also played an active role as an investor. By investing in the Texas District...

The Wisdom of Grandparents

The Wisdom of Grandparents

National Grandparents Day will be celebrated on Sunday, September 8. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the many valuable lessons I learned from my grandparents, especially during those summer months when my family and I would stay with them in Syracuse, N.Y. Their home,...

CELEBRATING AT CHRIST IN FORT WORTH

CELEBRATING AT CHRIST IN FORT WORTH

On Sunday, April 21, Executive Director Becca Jones and Marketing Specialist Raelyn Pracht joined the members of Christ Lutheran Church in Fort Worth to celebrate Frank Litt. Frank has served faithfully as CEF Rep for the past 34 years. He is now passing the torch to...

CELEBRATING WITH LEGACY DEO

CELEBRATING WITH LEGACY DEO

On March 15, 2024, Legacy Deo CEO, Rev. Dr. Gerald B. Kieschnick and Texas CEF Executive Director, Becca Jones celebrated Legacy Deo's loan payoff! Former and current staff from both Legacy Deo and the Texas District celebrated this great achievement. This symbolic...

SUPPORTING INVESTMENTS

SUPPORTING INVESTMENTS

Did you know that in the past 25 years, Texas District Church Extension Fund has been blessed with the opportunity to provide an average of 98 congregations with an annual loan rebate check? Since 1998, more than $9.5 million dollars has been distributed to our Texas...