Most of places of worship and ministry in our tradition are locally owned and controlled, but we strive to aid and assist one another!

Consulting for building planning, mission revitalization, and capital fundraising campaigns

Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF) is a general ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada that inspires and empowers communities of faith to create Holy Places where people connect with God, each other, and their neighborhood.

Planning

DCEF will work closely with your leadership to develop a roadmap that aligns with its mission and helps your place of worship use its people, property, and finances to be a movement of wholeness in a fragmented world. It provides advanced support to help your faith community plan for what's next, including:

• Initial Consultation - Are you unsure of what your congregation, camp, seminary, or other Disciples organization needs? An initial consultation with one of the ministry’s expert advisors is the first step to planning your path forward.

• Building Evaluation - Are your sanctuary, fellowship hall, or other structures in need of maintenance or repair? See how DCEF’s building evaluation service helps you assess everything from foundation to steeple.

• Building Planning & Relocation - Constructing new facilities, renovating existing ones, or considering relocating? The ministry’s building planning services can assist you.

• Building Disaster Response - Need help with your church building following a natural disaster such as a tornado, hurricane, or fire? Contact DCEF’s building disaster response team today.

• New Beginnings – This consulting service empowers transformational leaders to guide congregations to answer God’s call during challenging congregational life. It will walk alongside you to find clarity and embrace a new vision.

Capital Campaign Guidance

Thriving faith communities often need to raise funds for a specific purpose or ongoing upkeep, whatever works for its mission. The ministry’s experts guide you through how to empower and inspire your congregation to be more. On average, places of worship who follow its plan meet or exceed their fundraising goals. If you have the vision, DCEF can help make it a reality.

If your congregation is prepared to thrive, transform, and serve more readily, then contact the regional Building and Capital Services Advisor, Brock McCracken, at 317.635.6500 Ext. 2549 and/or bmccracken@disciplescef.org.