Insights and resources to help churches and individuals grow so they can serve others through investments, and loans.
Milestones in CIF’s journey serving churches and people Transitional aromas of a gradual nature were in the air as the second decade of the new millennium began at Christian Investors Financial (CIF). The first name change in our history became official in 2011, but more was to come in the “Expanding our Kingdom Reach” era.… Continue Reading
Continue ReadingMilestones in CIF’s journey serving churches and people The 1990s and early 2000s were a time of “Governance & Growth” for Christian Investors Financial. Professionalism and modernization were in the air, as we were approved to sell investments in all 50 states by the mid 2000’s. That process was some 8 to 10 years in… Continue Reading
Continue ReadingIn the second of a three-part video series, CIF board members address the need for ministry serving churches, our Kingdom-minded work, financial strength and growth.
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“We thank God we learned of the foundation (CIF) whereby we could get financial aid and (we) trusted the Lord to enable us to pay it back.” pastor william coseEvangelical Free church of Salt lake city (1960) As a ministry, it can be helpful to take time to reflect on how we came to be.… Continue Reading
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Continue ReadingMilestones in CIF’s journey serving churches and people Starting in 1959, Paul Carlson was the first manager and secretary treasurer of CIF, then Christian Investors Foundation. He was known for his efficient leadership, humor, dedication and compassion, and concern for others, wrote Pastor Lynn Manlove of Faith Evangelical Free Church, Tempe, Ariz. in 1973. In… Continue Reading
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In the first of a three-part series, CIF board members share their appreciation for the organization’s 65-year history and talk about the need and importance of a well-managed financial institution to serve churches and individuals.
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“Christian Investors Foundation (CIF) is strong, and we are looking forward to one of our best years in making funds available to churches. It is because of your part in this great work that this is possible.” herbert s. nordin, cif secretary-treasurerefca yearbook (1980-1981) More than 40 years ago, in 1981, CIF, then Christian Investors… Continue Reading
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“Errors using inadequate data are much less than those using no data at all.” Charles babbage (1791-1871) This statement from Charles Babbage (1791-1871) makes the case for research, for doing one’s homework. An English mathematician and inventor, Babbage is referred to by some as the “Father of the computer.” Those who know me might say… Continue Reading
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