Ministry and Mission

Stories about churches, messages from our President and CEO, news and more

Stewarding together in 2026

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory… Continue Reading

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What Christmas means to us, and thankful hearts

“When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger.And when they… Continue Reading

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Thanksgiving meal prayer family

Holiday season values relationships, so do we

“We want to reflect Christ in all that we do, building relationships to expand God’s Kingdom together.” Beautiful fall colors prepare our hearts and minds for the coming Christmas season – the lights, the fanfare, the anticipation of gatherings with family and friends. Oranges, yellows, reds and browns make way for greens with reds –… Continue Reading

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CIF helping people to support ministry – His Kingdom

“Our capital campaigns are new and improved, but they are also a constant. We have retained our core.” The heart of a consultant is to make things better for the people and organizations they’re serving. After much listening, helpful experience and best practices are shared with processes that are time tested. Our consulting at CIF… Continue Reading

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