Web Resources
   • Consumerism and the Church

   • Secrets of Generous Churches

   • Generosity Requires More Than A Sermon 
   • Critical Steps in Church Building Programs
   • Erase Your Church’s Red Ink
   • How to Get Your Church Loan Approved
   • Top Ten Mistakes in Church Building Programs
   • Your Church Parking Needs 
   • Study of Faith

 

 Books
   • Built to Change, Edward Lawler and Christopher Worley, Jossey-Bass, 2006
   • Master Your Money, Ron Blue, Moody Publishers, 2004
   • Mind Set!, John Naisbitt, Collins, 2006
   • Off-Road Disciplines, Earl Creps, A Leadership Network Publication, 2006
   • Practicing Greatness- 7 Disciplines of Extraordinary Spiritual Leaders,
      Reggie McNeal, A Leadership Network Publication, 2006
   • The Emotionally Healthy Church, Peter Scazzero, Zondervan, 2003
   • The Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell, Back Bay Books, 2002
   • The Total Money Makeover, Dave Ramsey, Nelson Books, 2003


 Videos and CDs Available for Rental
   Kathy Whalen
   Executive Assistant to the President
   765-644-2555 ext: 229
   kwhalen@cbplus.org


     * A Conversation with Peter Drucker and Peter Senge, Leading in a Time of
        Change,The Drucker Foundation
     * Everyday Creativity, Dewitt Jones, Star Thrower Distribution 
     * For the Love of It, Dewitt Jones, Star Thrower Distriution
     * The Business of Paradigms, Joel Barker, Chart House International 
     * The Power of Vision, Joel Barker, Chart House International 
     * Wealth Innovation and Diversity, Joel Barker, Star Thrower


Frequently Asked Questions

   Who does CBPlus represent?
   We have established a number of strategic loan partners from a variety of
   sources to meet your specific needs and secure the best terms.  Loan funds
   may come from a church denomination fund, a religious foundation, a
   Christian credit union or a commercial lender.  We are positioned to negotiate
   at the senior level for your church loan to get the very best rates, terms and
   conditions.

 

   What does CBPlus do for churches, Christian schools and ministries?
   In working with us, we become your in-house financial counsel. Understanding 

   church finance is a specialty and a science.  In our experience, many churches
   have good hearted and motivated boards made up of volunteers and church
   staff, but most of these individuals have never negotiated or obtained a
   sizable loan especially in a commercial setting.  We have the proper 
   expertise, understanding, knowledge and skill to “ do battle” with commercial
   lending institutions.

 

   When should our church begin?
   Your church can generally begin immediately once it completes and submits a 
   loan application form on-line or sent from our office.  Our analysis will
   determine the amount the church can qualify for and can safely afford.


   What can our church organization do to better improve its financial 
   position?
   Capital fund campaigns are very important in the area of church financing.  A 
   poor campaign can damage the church emotionally and its ability to service 
   church debt, while an excellent campaign can bring a church together as a team
   with sacrificial giving for the Kingdom.  Properly planned and executed
   stewardship campaigns are vital to the funding process because they reduce the
   risk for lenders and provide an additional means of servicing the mortgage debt.


   How long does the loan process take once we begin?
   Once your church has gathered all of the requested documentation and
   completed the application packet, we begin immediately.  After completing the
   underwriting and loan package, our goal is to have one or more commitments in
   the shortest amount of time possible.

 

   Church Loans
   Mindy Lathan
   Loan Administrator
   765-644-2555 ext: 248
  mlathan@cbplus.org