The
USA
Church of the Nazarene
Loan Fund staff is committed to customer service.
We specialize in helping churches work though
the loan process.
You can call any of our
staff members toll free at 877-293-8822 and we will be glad to answer any
questions you may have concerning church loans.
Mark Wessels : Administrator
Mark oversees the day-to-day operations of UCLF and works with pastors, district superintendents, attorneys, and title companies as needed to keep the process running smoothly. Loans that conform to UCLF guidelines are approved by Mark.
Mark graduated from SNU. He also earned a Masters Degree in History from the University of Kansas and a MBA Degree from Webster University . Mark has worked at the Nazarene Headquarters (now Global Ministry Center) for over 25 years in a number of responsibilities. In 2002 Mark became the Administrator of the USA Church of the Nazarene Loan Fund.
Jenny Morris: Loan Specialist
Jenny handles requests for new loans and refinances. She works directly with pastors, district superintendents, attorneys, and title companies to carry out the process in a smooth and timely manner. Jenny has worked with UCLF almost 15 years.
Jenny is a pastor's wife, a mother of three adult children, and a grandmother of one “practically perfect” grandson. Jenny and her husband have pastored a number of small churches throughout the Midwest . Jenny is blessed to have all her kids and her grandson living in the Kansas City area.
Connie Elliott LaForce: Loan Specialist
Connie handles new loan applications and works directly with pastors, district superintendents, attorneys, and title companies to make sure the application and closing process goes as smoothly as possible.
Connie has had the opportunity to serve in a number of different areas of ministry. She has been a pastor's wife in Colorado , Oklahoma , and Kansas . Connie has served as the Assistant Director of Student Financial Services at MidAmerica Nazarene University . She and her husband, N. Wayne, have been missionaries to Japan and Micronesia . Connie has four grown children and nine grandchildren.