Loans
Our church loan area provides information for WELS mission congregations seeking a church mortgage loan through WELS CEF. If you have questions about a church mortgage loan, please visit: Church Loan FAQs or email the loan department at CEFLoans@sab.wels.net. Contact us at 1-866-511-7793 and ask to speak with Jared Justman, Loan Origination Manager:
Eligibility Summary
The District Mission Board – under the guidance of the Board for Home Missions must actively participate in the development and implementation of the outreach ministry plans in order for a mission congregation to be eligible for grants or loans involved in each of the project categories.
Grant Program
Under current CEF policy, mission congregations have the opportunity to access loan funds and grant funds through CEF. All CEF grants are funded through the CEF Assistance Program. Grant funding grows through gifts and bequests made to WELS CEF, Inc. To make a Gift to WELS CEF.
- Full explanation of Grant Program