Ministry and Mission

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

Q&A – our structure

Question: What are some key advantages to CIF’s organizational structure? Answer: CIF has an excellent system of accountability. Our board of directors is made up of an experienced group of business, church and nonprofit leaders. Individuals with comprehensive business knowledge, varying perspectives and life experiences all work together to support financial services on a mission… Continue Reading

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Core Values: Stewardship

At CIF, we use our time talent and resource in ways that move CIF forward and reflect that we are merely managing what God has entrusted to us. Let’s join CIF President and CEO Scott Achterling as he explains how stewardship is the CIF Core Value from which all others flow.

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Seeing the cross, knowing CIF

At the crossroad of decisions, beliefs can become clearer. Will this financial choice support my values, our values and the priorities of God’s Kingdom? The cross of Christ has always been central to all we do at CIF and has been part of several of our logos for decades. But does everyone see it in… Continue Reading

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Perceptions and realities can both drive us

“At CIF, we want to do all that we can to help ministries thrive. We are a Christian nonprofit that is accountable to the Lord and to our mission of Kingdom expansion.” Sometimes the obvious isn’t as obvious as we might think. Each of us has the ability to convince ourselves that something is different… Continue Reading

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Joy in Jesus name, His plans, Kingdom work, the cross

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 What a joy it is to see and hear Christ’s name at Christmas. The preparations, decorations and… Continue Reading

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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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