Blog | BCLC Church Lending

What Is A Church Capital Stewardship Campaign?

by Baptist Church Loan Corporation | Jul 11, 2019

A church capital stewardship campaign is an important, if not essential, part of church expansion projects, such as construction, debt reduction, and renovations.

4 Ways Churches Can Reduce Bank Debt

by Baptist Church Loan Corporation | May 6, 2019

Managing church loan mortgages can be a challenge for church business administrators. If your church is found with loans that are difficult to manage, we’ve listed below four strategies to help reduce your debt in a timely manner.

7 Healthy Foundations For Growing Churches – Part 2

by Baptist Church Loan Corporation | Apr 1, 2019

Learn the keys to maintaining an effective pipeline, creating communication strategies, and growing your online presence.

7 Healthy Foundations For Growing Churches – Part 1

by Baptist Church Loan Corporation | Mar 1, 2019

A growing church is only as strong as the foundation it’s built upon. Here are 7 important rhythms for churches to maintain as they grow.

3 Essential Questions About Church Loans

by Maggie McBride | Jan 7, 2019

While taking on a loan may seem like the furthest thing from a spiritual practice, asking these 3 important questions as a church can provide wisdom and discernment for the future.

5 Steps To Taking On A Church Construction Project

by Bob Gage | Oct 30, 2018

A church-wide construction project is a large undertaking for a church body, but can be assisted with the help and experience of a trusted resource. The following 5 steps are important guidelines to make sure that the process is as smooth as possible.

How Much Debt Is Healthy For A Church?

by Landon Yeager | Sep 25, 2018

Taking on a church-wide loan can be a daunting experience, especially if it is the first time for your church. As your congregation grows, however, it may be a necessary step in maintaining building capacity and further reaching the community. Here are a few helpful tips to consider.

The Gathering Place

by Gerald James, Jr. President / CEO | Aug 20, 2018

The Broadway musical Hamilton is an historical story about Alexander Hamilton and his impact on the formation of our country told through the eyes of Aaron Burr. Although some of the music and dialogue of Hamilton are not ready for Wednesday night prayer service, the song “In the Room Where it Happens” focuses on the access to power that comes directly as a result of being present in the room.

7 Things You Should Know About Church Loans

by Marissa Kane, Church Loan Specialist | Jul 5, 2018

When paired with healthy budgeting practices and a humble leadership team, church loans can be extremely helpful in facilitating necessary expansions or improvements to church buildings. However, it is important for church leaders to be aware of these various dynamics in institutional lending before taking on a church loan.

Grassroots Efforts In Church Lending

by Gerald James, Jr. President / CEO | Aug 11, 2017

In the early church, the message of Christ was delivered primarily through face-to-face communication from Christians to unbelievers. Paul the Apostle, who was responsible for the growth and spiritual maturity of the early church, provided wisdom, insight and encouragement through personal visits and letters. Thankfully, many of Paul’s letters were preserved for us in the Bible. Today we call such person-to-person communication “grassroots efforts.”

All Church Building Projects, Great And Small

by Gerald James, Jr. President / CEO | Aug 16, 2016

We chose this year’s theme of “All Projects, Great and Small” because, At the Baptist Church Loan Corporation, not every client interaction starts – or even ends – with a loan.

A Unique Approach To Church Lending

by Gerald James, Jr. President / CEO | Aug 14, 2015

In every move we’ve made, we’ve remained true to these fundamental rules – and we intend to continue expanding as time, funds and circumstance allow.

The Most Important Part Of Our Job

by Gerald James, Jr. President / CEO | Aug 8, 2014

We began this amazing journey working with Baptist churches over sixty years ago. We’ve helped many churches along the way, met inspiring fellow Baptists with a vision, and witnessed the fruits of their labor in the eyes of hopeful believers touched by the Gospel.

Building A Foundation That Lasts

by Gerald James, Jr. President / CEO | Aug 9, 2013

Although the world views financial success as its Rock of Gibraltar, a characteristic of strength and endurance, BCLC has always understood that any success we have is a blessing from God and our faith in His continued leadership.

Work In Progress

by Gerald James, Jr. President / CEO | Aug 10, 2012

Ruth Bell Graham, the late wife of evangelist Billy Graham, spent many hours travelling with her husband on highways and farm-to-market roads in their efforts to spread the gospel. The pot holes, temporary pavement, and unclear road markings in these zones clearly reflected that there was a “work in progress.” These construction zones often reminded Mrs. Graham that as long as she was here on earth, she was also a “work in progress” supervised by the great architect and engineer, Jesus Christ.