Texas CEF News
Teaching Children the Value of Saving Money
One of the greatest gifts we can give the next generation is the gift of good financial habits. Children begin forming money habits at an early age. Whether they are saving birthday money, earning an allowance, or receiving gifts from grandparents, every dollar…
Celebrating Groundbreakings in Dallas
Our Redeemer celebrated an exciting milestone in its building expansion with an official groundbreaking ceremony held on February 20, 2026. The event included a blessing of the project and remarks from Pastor Brent McGuire and Pastor Adam Douthwaite. Students Amelia…
Celebrating a Milestone in Bastrop
On Saturday, May 2, Texas CEF joined Epiphany Lutheran Church in Bastrop in celebrating their Land Dedication Service! Pastor Nathan Wendorf, Texas District Area Vice President, was the guest preacher. (Pictured below: Pastor Nathan Wendorf and Pastor E.B. Holschuh)…
From a Groundbreaking to a Dedication: A Week of Celebration
On Sunday, March 22, Texas CEF joined Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in celebrating a groundbreaking for their campus expansion in Cedar Park. This exciting step forward will allow Good Shepherd to reach even more people for Jesus in a rapidly growing community. As…
Moments of Impact: Celebrating Loan Rebates
Recently, Texas CEF had the opportunity to celebrate two valued ministry partnerships by presenting St. Paul Lutheran Church (Thorndale) and St. Peter Lutheran Church (Northlake) with their 2025 Loan Rebate Checks. These moments are more than presentations –…
Supporting Funds at Work Across Texas
Texas District Church Extension Fund (Texas CEF) had the joy of returning more than $550,000 to Texas LCMS congregations through our Incentive Rebate Program. 86 congregations have received a loan rebate check — tangible evidence of partnership in ministry and God’s…
Invest in an IRA today!
Did you know that Texas District Church Extension Fund (Texas CEF) offers a great way to help investors reach their savings goals for retirement? Through IRAs, also known as an Individual Retirement Arrangement, individuals can save for retirement with tax-free or…
Faithful Finances: A Resolution to Save in 2026
Many of us make New Year’s resolutions. In fact, a recent survey by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards found that 45% of respondents said that one of their resolutions was to save more money in the new year. Texas District Church Extension Fund…
Rejoice!
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. – John 1:14 I was visiting a church back in September when the pastor read the Scripture above. After he finished, he…
Breaking Ground for a New Elementary School at St. Peter in Northlake
When you chose to invest with Texas CEF, you didn’t just make a financial decision—you invested in Kingdom growth. There’s no better example of that than when ground is broken for a new building—one that will not only serve the community, but also reach the youngest…