At DDI, our passion is to come alongside financial ministries. Whether the ministry is creating an impact within their denomination or around the world, we get to play a part in their work for the Kingdom. This month, we’re excited to share about the incredible achievement of the United Pentecostal Church Load Fund.
Ten Years Along
In 2011, the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI) founded The Stewardship Group department. This department was founded upon one mission: “Building Trust, Providing Solutions.” To carry out that mission, the Church Loan Fund was born. Today, the Church Loan Fund offers investment securities to United Pentecostal church members, and in turn offers financing opportunities to churches, districts, and endorsed ministries.
To say that the Church Loan Fund has grown immensely in the past ten years is an understatement. In 2011, the Church Loan Fund started from nothing: no cash influx, and no capital contributions. Now, ten years later, they manage $84 million in total assets and the size of their staff has tripled. Even more, the Church Loan Fund has loaned out $100 million with zero defaults. For their success, Church Loan would like to thank, “the support of our internal leadership (Church Loan Fund Board & President Stephen Drury), our organization’s leadership, a dedicated staff, our amazing constituency, and the favor of the Lord,” says Church Loan Fund’s Director of Marketing & Compliance, Rebecca Batchelor.
A Story of Growth
In addition to the +200 loans that the Church Loan Fund has closed and the countless lives that are forever changed by the expansion of churches across the United States, the Church Loan Fund was able to finance the expansion of their organization’s international headquarters. The Church Loan Fund provided the loan to purchase an amazing 70,000 square foot facility in Weldon Spring, Missouri. This updated, modern complex will ensure the United Pentecostal Church International has the space and capability to broaden its team as they continue to grow.
As we think about this story of growth, we become more excited to come alongside them in their endeavors for the Kingdom for the decades to come.
Big Goals for the Future
In just ten years, the Church Loan Fund has seen many dreams become reality. Already, the Church Loan Fund has big goals they are working to achieve. These goals include:
- Reach $100 million in total assets by June 30, 2022 (the end of the next fiscal year)
- Increase their staff to include more in-house lending operations
- Further develop their non-lending-based services, such as their Church Budgeting Services, Stewardship Campaigns, and Construction Management
- Build and move to their own facility further out in the future
More than anything, the Church Loan Fund wants to see more souls join the family of God through their work. For this reason, among the many other reasons, we are proud partners of the United Pentecostal Church Loan Fund. It is truly an honor to walk with them through their goals to make an impact on the Kingdom.
