New England church multiplies, with CIF help along way
Church formed by people impressed by evangelical camp steadily grows over 45 years
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About Us
Financial services
on a mission.
Far more than a tagline, it’s a way of life for how we operate. Like the people we serve, we believe that mission matters. We are ministry-minded, through and through, with a shared passion for Kingdom expansion, a focus on delivering a top-notch experience though the financial services we offer, and assuring that ministry is the true winner.
CIF helps churches and individuals to grow and engage
We empower and partner with individuals and churches to grow their finances, and we help churches with loans to better engage their communities through the use of properties and facilities. We also consult with churches and related ministries to improve the organizational and planning aspects of their operations.
Sales of Investment Certificates raise funds
Impactful investments by individuals, churches, and like-minded organizations earn interest and the proceeds CIF receives from the sale of Investment Certificates help fund and support our church lending program.
We major in ministry, and always have, since 1959
We are a religious nonprofit corporation affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of America and serving EFCA and like-minded churches and related ministries. Our primary purpose is to provide faith-based financial solutions that serve Kingdom expansion by partnering with and serving investors and borrowers nationwide.
Our Mission
Providing faith-based financial solutions that
serve Kingdom expansion.
CIF Core Values
Our four Core Values help define how we do our work, serve others and fulfill God’s purposes for the organization. Stewardship, Communication, Collaboration, and Curiosity are important parts of the culture at CIF, and we demonstrate these values in our daily interactions.
Stewardship
We use our time, talent, and resources in ways that move CIF forward and reflect that we are merely managing what God has entrusted to us. Communication
We understand the importance of clear, candid, and transparent communication in enhancing our working relationships and propelling the mission of CIF forward. Collaboration
We are committed to working together and leveraging our unique skills, abilities, and experiences to improve the decisions we make that ultimately lead to fulfilling the mission of CIF in better ways. Curiosity
We are learners, believing that the more knowledge we accumulate, the more confident we become in contributing to the mission God has laid before us. 
Latest Case Studies
Church building generations on foundation of faith
Senior Pastor Andy Kvernen with Cornerstone Community Church in Marshfield, Wis. touches on the congregation’s capital campaign with CIF and a phased approach for its $3.6 million project that will begin in the spring of 2025. More room was needed for youth ministry and offices and the church has expanded its staff. Additionally, a facelift… Continue Reading
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Church leaders talk partnership
Two California churches, one two hours east of Los Angeles and the other on the ocean nearby, talk about the value of having a partner in ministry that is experienced and brings expert level help in the financial realm. “You get an organization that cares about the church, that loves the church,” said Pastor-Elder Chris… Continue Reading
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