CLEF's vision is that children in Chicagoland have the opportunity to experience Christ’s love and grace through a high quality, Christian values based education, in order to reach their potential and fulfill their vocation. The mission of Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation is to empower urban Lutheran schools to deliver innovative, quality education in a Christian environment. CLEF provides scholarships, technology support, teacher salary support, professional development, and so much more to Grace English.
The English District is one of 35 districts of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod. The English District sees itself in the role of the servant. It is a servant to the congregations, servant to other districts, and servant to the entire Synod. The English District seeks to help in situations and circumstances where other districts cannot carry out their goals and need help. For the Synod, we promote our mutual faith, one in purpose and in organization. Where others will not, or can not, we are ready to serve.
The LCMS believes that education should address the whole person—body, mind and spirit—beginning in early childhood and on through higher education and extending to graduate theological education. They synod works to enhance early childhood, elementary and secondary education, and youth ministry