Meeting disaster with faith

When a natural disaster hits, communities of faith know who to call for support: the police, fire department, and city officials. With our Building Disaster Response service, they can also call Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF). That’s what First Christian Church...

Why Build Back? Build Forward!

While a natural disaster can bring devastating results, there’s a silver lining in the storm clouds for Disciples congregations: Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF)’s complimentary Building Disaster Response Service. Jim Michel, the Building and Capital Services...

DCEF: More Than a Fair-Weather Friend

One Sunday, gentle rain may fall on a sanctuary roof. The following Sunday, torrential storm waters can cover the sanctuary floor. Welcome to ministry in a climate-change context. For almost 10 years, Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF) has anticipated the growing...