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Question: CIF has been talking lately about service pairings. Can you explain what you mean? Answer: When churches decide to spend money on a building or land, there are typically multiple sources of funds they will draw from. They may have a line item in their budget with funds designated for this purpose. A capital… Continue Reading
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“Then all the congregation of the people of Israel departed from the presence of Moses. And they came, everyone whose heart stirred him, and everyone whose spirit moved him, and brought the LORD’s contribution to be used for the tent of meeting, and for all its service, and for the holy garments.” Exodus 35:20-21 (ESV)… Continue Reading
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Faithful God meets generous congregation in small village with vision to flood the nations with the gospel.
Continue ReadingQuestion: Where does experience come into play when churches are talking through substantial decisions about expanding or renovating their facilities? Answer: For decisions and plans on facility expansions or renovations, church leaders often gather any number of inputs and then a group or committee is formed with individuals who bring knowledge to the table. Every… Continue Reading
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The church’s new multi-use chapel has colorful motion lighting options, a stage with an LED wall and an audio-visual booth.
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“For the righteous will never be moved; he will be remembered forever. He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord.” Psalm 112:6-7 (ESV) “You win some and you lose some” is a phrase we hear in business, in sports and even in church. Yet in ministry, sometimes the… Continue Reading
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Generous congregation, CIF church loan makes first building purchase a reality for Abundant Life Church in Longmont, 31 miles north of Denver
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“And he said, “The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground. He sleeps and rises night and day, and the seed sprouts and grows; he knows not how. The earth produces by itself, first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear. But when… Continue Reading
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Hope Community Church and CIF moved fast to secure building in residential St. Paul, Minnesota
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