LCEF

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.

How do new pastors go from feeling overwhelmed to confident in their calling? Rev. Jonathan Manor shares how the PALS program equips church workers and their families for the realities of parish life. 🔗 lcef.org/listen 👉 Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

May Luther’s Evening Prayer bring you peace tonight.

We recently welcomed Bart Day, President & CEO of LCEF, to the Grace Place Podcast. He shared his journey from parish ministry to national leadership and offered reflections on how faith and wellness shaped his calling. 🎧 Subscribe at lcef.org/listen

🎙️ Now on the Grace Place Wellness Podcast: Bart Day, CEO of LCEF, joins us to talk leadership, ministry and faith in action. Join us for every episode—subscribe today on your favorite podcast platform. Don’t miss this one! 👇 🎧 Listen > lcef.org/listen

LCEF's team understands the challenges you face in ministry. We are here to guide you, offering advice and encouragement grounded in our shared LCMS values. Subscribe to receive Ministry Moments directly to your inbox. Link: lcef.org/ministry-momen…

🎧 What’s on your sabbatical soundtrack? What songs or hymns would fill your days of rest and reflection? Share your favorite worship songs or music that brings you peace. 🔗 Sabbatical info ⤵️ lcef.org/sabbaticals

LCEF is proud to have been named a 2025 St. Louis Top Workplace by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. This recognition reflects our mission-focused culture, shared faith and the dedicated people who make it all possible. #TogetherInFaith Learn More ➡️ lcef.org/careers

We believe in a future where ministries grow, church workers are supported and the Gospel is proclaimed boldly. 📖 Rooted in faith. 📊 Anchored in measurable impact. 📅 Over the next three years. 👉 Explore our vision for the future: lcef.org/strategic-plan… #TogetherInFaith

"I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth." – Psalm 121:1–2 ⛪ Mountain View Lutheran Church 🌎 Las Vegas

Feeling overwhelmed by all the change in your ministry or congregation? You're not alone. Let’s face change together with faith, purpose and the Holy Spirit’s guidance. Read More ➡️ bit.ly/44PfGh8

What can $7,500 do for your sabbatical? ✅ Cover travel for learning or rest ✅ Pay interim support for your congregation ✅ Fund study programs or personal retreats Take your first sabbatical with confidence. 🔗 Apply now: lcef.org/sabbaticalscho…

✅ Pastoral insights ✅ Practical advice ✅ Encouragement Subscribe to LCEF's Ministry Moments and receive videos with helpful recommendations that you can put into practice. Link: bit.ly/44LNQlS

🔥 A high school loses everything... and reopens better than ever. 🏗️ A congregation waits 20 years for a sanctuary. You won’t believe what finally made it possible. Want to read what happened next? 📬 Subscribe to Interest Time at interesttime.org/subscribe

After 23 years of faithful ministry, this pastor was drained. His church noticed—and did something remarkable. Learn how intentional sabbatical planning brought renewal to a weary pastor and his congregation. 🌿 Read the story here: bit.ly/3Tc5dWD

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." – John 3:16 ⛪ Christ Memorial Lutheran Church 🌎 East Brunswick, N.J.

Wishing you a safe and happy Fourth of July!

“I thought I had done something wrong.” That was the pastor’s reaction when his board offered him a sabbatical. What happened next changed everything. This powerful story shows how churches can care for those who care for others. Read the full article: bit.ly/3Tc5dWD

📚 What would you learn during your sabbatical? A new language? Church leadership skills? Or maybe you'd dive deeper into theology? Tell us—what’s one thing you’d love to explore if you had the time? 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4nyv0q0

🛑 Burnout isn’t a badge of honor. When a beloved pastor showed signs of exhaustion, one congregation chose a different path: rest, renewal and support. Discover how a podcast sparked a sabbatical that’s blessing an entire church family. Read more: bit.ly/3Tc5dWD

"Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name." – Isaiah 40:26a ⛪ Bethlehem Lutheran Church 🌎 Yakima, Wash.