65th Anniversary – God-honoring care for churches
In 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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What would the project cost? Can we afford to purchase that building? What improvements would it need? Seemingly difficult questions can easily be put off until a later time.
These are often generational decisions, said CIF President and CEO Scott Achterling. Often the unfamiliar and unknown can become uncomfortable, but CIF exists to help with careful analysis to discover what is possible, the CEO explains.
“The ongoing ministry health of a church is of utmost concern to us, and that’s a large part of what makes us a preferred partner to so many,” Achterling said. “As we work through each loan request, we keep the full ministry picture in mind.”
Sometimes, the time just isn’t right and a church isn’t ready, and CIF provides counsel on how to prepare. Then a church comes back later for a loan to expand its ministry.
“A true financial partner will keep a church’s best interests in mind, and that’s where we excel,” the CEO said.
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CIF Board reflects on 65 years of ministry, God’s faithfulness
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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