Archives: Our Partners

LCEF, a non-profit organization, has served as the financial extension of the LCMS since 1978, offering funding and resources to LCMS congregations, schools and rostered church workers through investment support of LCMS members. The mission of Lutheran Church Extension Fund is to support The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod by ensuring that financial resources and related services are available now and in the future. Find out more.

Leavitt Partners has been working at the intersection of healthcare and the federal government for more than a decade. We stay one step ahead of where the healthcare industry is going, including economic, market, delivery system, public policy, and political developments. Whether you’re looking for federal policy insights, strategic advice, assistance in forming member-based alliances, or help with investment support, we’re here for you. Find out more.

The Mission Investment Fund is a ministry of the ELCA with faith and finance at its core. A source of financing to ELCA congregations and ministries. A vehicle for ELCA congregations, ministries and individuals to invest in the work of our church. Find out more.

The National Center for Innovation & Excellence is a dynamic community of thought leaders and experts dedicated to building strong communities by developing resources, ensuring the diverse delivery of inclusive services, providing technical assistance, consultation, and training. Services are available to community-based agencies, localities, non-profits, and state and county-managed child and family service systems seeking to implement, manage or enhance their Systems of Care. Find out more.

Roughly one in five Americans lives in rural areas, where they produce much of this country’s drinking water, food, and energy. Protecting their health is a unique and vital challenge The Walsh Center’s researchers partner with residents, health providers, public health departments, and other organizations committed to improving rural health. We examine such subjects as access to care, emergency preparedness, mental health, Medicare payment policies, tribal medicine, veterans’ health, and the rural health workforce. Find out more.