We are proud to introduce the next chapter of Lutheran Church Extension Fund—a refreshed look, rooted in our mission to serve the church. This isn’t just a change in appearance; it’s a renewed commitment to walk alongside LCMS ministries and individuals.

Wishing you a safe and happy Fourth of July!

Final hours. Your gift still triples. LCEF Giving Day ends at midnight. There's still time to make your contribution count 3X for church workers who need affordable home financing. Give now 👉 go.lcef.org/l/940793/2026-05… Learn more 👉 go.lcef.org/l/940793/2026-05…

It's here! LCEF Giving Day! For one day only, your contribution to the Church Worker Loan Pool will be TRIPLED up to $500,000. $100 → $300 $500 → $1,500 One Day. One Mission. Make your gift now. Give now 👉 go.lcef.org/l/940793/2026-05… Learn more 👉 go.lcef.org/l/940793/2026-05…

Tomorrow: your gift is tripled. For one day, every dollar you contribute to the Church Worker Loan Pool will be tripled up to $500,000. One day. One mission. Will you partner with us tomorrow? Learn more ➡️ go.lcef.org/l/940793/2026-05…

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” -Psalm 27:1 ⛪ St. John Lutheran Church 🌎 Keystone, Iowa

3 more days. Triple the impact. $50 becomes $150. $250 becomes $750. $1,000 becomes $3,000. Champion the ones who serve. June 15. LCEF Giving Day. Learn more at go.lcef.org/l/940793/2026-05…

“...understanding that ministry is much bigger than a music career. Music is just our language.” Listen to the latest Grace Place Podcast episode and hear how God is using Fields of Zephaniah to pour life back into weary hearts. Listen ➡️ go.lcef.org/l/940793/2026-05…

“The district and LCEF recognized that there is not a ‘one size fits all’ solution to small church ministry conversations and assistance. The congregation used their workshop time to ‘seriously speak, work, plan and ask questions.’” -Rev. Steven Hackman bit.ly/3Q3A5uw

June 15 is LCEF Giving Day, the one day your gift to LCEF’s Church Worker Loan Pool goes three times further. Church workers pour themselves into ministry. Your contribution on June 15 = 3X the support for those who serve, up to $500,000.

People want leaders who listen, decide and commit. Dream big in planning. Listen to your people. Then lead with conviction. Learn more in the latest episode of the Ministry Moments podcast. Listen ➡️ go.lcef.org/l/940793/2026-05…

“I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord!’” — Psalm 122:1 ⛪ Concordia Lutheran Church 🌎 Conover, N.C.

Every dollar contributed to the Church Worker Loan Pool helps pastors, teachers, deaconesses and DCEs secure affordable home financing. In 2025 alone, we closed 165 new mortgages for Rostered Church Workers. On June 15, every gift is TRIPLED up to $500,000.

Did you know the dedicated Gift Development team at LCEF offers complimentary guidance to help you align your financial plans with your faith? Your generosity can create a lasting legacy for the ministries you love.     Learn more at go.lcef.org/l/940793/2026-05…

One Day. One Mission. On Monday, June 15, we're uniting for a single purpose: supporting those who serve Christ's Church. Every gift to the Church Worker Loan Pool will be TRIPLED on LCEF Giving Day up to $500,000. Mark your calendar.

🎉 Congratulations to the 2026 Take Heart Scholarship recipients! Your thoughtful reflections encouraged and inspired us. Thank you to all who participated, and may God bless your future. Learn more ➡️ lcef.org/TakeHeart

On this Memorial Day, we lift a prayer of thanks for those who gave their lives for our country—and for the families who carry their legacy. Lord, grant peace, healing and hope.

"For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake." — 2 Corinthians 4:5 ⛪ Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 🌎 Cincinnati, Ohio

Congratulations to all receiving calls and assignments this week at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. May God bless your service as you share His love in new places and with new people. #TogetherInFaith

“He is not here, for he has risen, as he said.” —Matthew 28:6 Christ is risen! Death is defeated, sin is forgiven and hope is alive forever. Today we rejoice in the empty tomb and the living Savior who goes before us into every tomorrow.

On Good Friday we stand at the foot of the cross, where the innocent Son of God bore our sin, shame and sorrow. Because Jesus finished the work of salvation, we rest in His grace, even in the shadow of the cross.