Live Your Purpose, Serve the Mission
Build a rewarding career and make a lasting impact on The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) community. We’re passionate about our mission and equally dedicated to providing our employees with opportunities for growth, support and fulfillment.
Welcome to LCEF
At Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF), we believe that God is the source of all good gifts. We are stewards of those gifts to boldly love others for the sake of Christ. When you join our team, you’ll experience the benefits of working for an established financial institution while supporting LCMS ministries nationwide.
Our Mission
At LCEF, our mission is to start, sustain and strengthen LCMS ministries through financial and strategic partnerships.
Why Work At LCEF?
Mission-Driven Culture
Our team is united in our mission to start, sustain and strengthen LCMS ministries. We work together in a faith-filled, mission-driven environment where every role contributes to our greater purpose.
Flexible & Hybrid Work Schedule
Generous Time Off
Our employees enjoy multiple opportunities to take time off, including vacation days, personal leave, paid holidays and dedicated time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Best-in-Class Benefits
Our employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, including health insurance with 100% of premiums covered by LCEF, retirement benefits (pension and 403(b) employer match), paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and so much more.
Comprehensive
Compensation Package
Top Workplaces Award Winner
Named one of the Top Workplaces by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in 2023, 2021, 2018 and 2017, LCEF creates an environment where employees not only thrive but also understand the value they bring to our mission.
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Why We Love Working at LCEF
Scott Roberts, District Vice President
"LCEF’s benefits are truly best in class—from health insurance to retirement, it’s clear they care about their employees' well-being."
Kristen Davis, Project Manager
"Working at LCEF is an incredible experience because I get to collaborate with talented individuals from diverse industry backgrounds. We all come together with a shared mission to steward God’s gifts for Christ’s kingdom, leveraging our unique skills and perspectives to support ministries across the LCMS."
Open Positions
Mortgage Loan Underwriter
Assistant Vice President, District Solutions
District Vice President, Iowa
District Vice President, Minnesota
United States
United States
Vice President, Accounting and Financial Reporting
Electronic Services Manager
Creative Director