ELCA church loans and investments at work | Mission Investment Fund

An MIF loan enables Kountze Memorial to build on its ability to help neighbors

The food pantry and Healing Gift Free Clinic at Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church in Omaha were vital to nearby residents; the church wanted to do even more.

Stories, HomepageGary RickeMay 12, 2020Loans, Capital Purchases, Medical Clinic

Peace Lutheran Church discovers a mission opportunity and a supportive church-lending partner

Building with God’s nature in mind – and drawing in more of God’s people.

Stories, HomepageGary RickeMay 12, 2020Loans, Housing Ministry, Capital Purchase

Historic St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church solidifies its future with an MIF loan

The tallest building in Charleston, South Carolina, is standing strong and more breathtaking than ever following a massive restoration.

Stories, HomepageGary RickeMay 12, 2020Loans, Capital Purchases, Housing

With a loan from MIF, Gethsemane Lutheran Church invests in the welfare of neighborhood families

When the operator of a daycare center leasing space at Gethsemane pulled out after 30 years, the church’s members knew what God was calling them to do.

Stories, LoansGary RickeMay 11, 2020Loans, Daycare

Minneapolis-area church borrows from MIF, and a new sense of fellowship results

Successive building additions left Normandale Lutheran Church with many chopped-up spaces. The thriving congregation set out to become even more inviting to worshippers.

Stories, LoansGary RickeMay 5, 2020Loans, Capital Improvements, Remodel

A church loan from MIF helps bring a new vision to life in a refurbished space

When a Seattle-area church closed its doors and donated its building, Salt House was born. The congregation turned to MIF as they sought to renovate and realize their new ministry.

LoansGary RickeMay 1, 2020Loans, Capital Improvements, New Start Congregation

An investment in MIF enables Trinity Lutheran Church to fund improvements and be even more welcoming to newcomers

Having received a large endowment, the church west of Portland, Maine, knew just where to invest it and how best to use the interest their investment generated.

Stories, InvestmentsGary RickeFebruary 17, 2020Investments, Endowment, Capital Improvements