WHY CHOOSE DEVCO?

DevCo is here to help churches grow. We support ministry expansion across the Virginia Conference by offering loans to United Methodist churches and related organizations. If you’re building something new, fixing up what you already have, or refinancing an existing loan, we’re ready to walk with you.

So what makes DevCo different?

We care about more than the numbers.
Yes, finances matter — but we’re just as concerned about the health of your ministry. We want to help church leaders think strategically about how their church can better serve the community and live out its mission.

We’re part of the same family.
DevCo works only with United Methodist churches and related ministries, and the money we lend comes from other United Methodists — churches, ministries, members and friends. We’re your partner in ministry because we’re all in this together.

We understand church realities.
New churches, small churches and churches buying their first building often have a challenging time with commercial banks. We get it — and we’re willing to help. Supporting church planting and ministry growth is part of who we are, so we often offer our best terms to churches that banks might see as “risky.”

We don’t disappear when things get hard.
Banks tend to see churches as revenue streams. We see your church as a partner in ministry. While we take our responsibility to protect investor funds seriously, we also do our best to support churches through challenges and help them stay focused on their calling.

Most of all, we’re on your side.
You’re not just a customer to us. We take a genuine, personal interest in the ministries we serve.

If you’re ready for your church’s next step, contact our team to discuss how DevCo can help your church.