Ministry and Mission

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

From the President

Keeping the main thing the main thing

“Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.” Romans 13:8 (ESV) We have many discussions at CIF with churches about the use of debt, good stewardship, budgeting and the like. Sometimes we hear church leaders say they are debt averse, meaning they are uncomfortable… Continue Reading

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Case Studies

True partners offer options

“I can’t tell you how many times we have said to a church: here are three or four options from us you can choose from for your financial situation.” A product or service that is customized to us is most always viewed as more special, tailored (like professional clothing) and more relevant to our individual… Continue Reading

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From the President

Determining good value takes many factors into account

“When choosing a financial pathway, we love it when churches compare our nonprofit ministry-centered approach to our for-profit friends. This is where we believe CIF’s value rises to the top.” What is good value? That is a question many people ask when they consider a product or service, from a restaurant to real estate or… Continue Reading

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From the President

Teaming up for faithful service, knowing well who we are

“As we serve churches, we are a team that supports other teams of people, congregations, elders and pastors, all of them partners in this work.” I was privileged recently to hear some heartwarming comments and appreciation from a church elder in a congregation we have served since the mid-1960s. What a blessing that we have… Continue Reading

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