Product and Service Discounts

Group Purchasing Agreement   •   The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod

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The Group Purchasing Agreement is a stewardship program offered to Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod churches, schools and affiliated organizations. When contacting a GPA partner, mention your LCMS affiliation to receive information about special pricing and benefits.

• AAIM Employers’ Association — Employee and volunteer background screening, risk mitigation services
  
  
• Office Depot/Max (Business Services) — Office and janitorial supplies, equipment
  
  
• Office Depot/Max (Commercial furniture) — Church and school furniture, design services
  
  
• Protect My Ministry — Employment and volunteer background screening
  
  

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AAIM Employers’ Association

AAIMCheck offers high quality, comprehensive and fully compliant employment and volunteer background screening services to help churches, schools and faith-based organizations reduce hiring risk.

• More about AAIM Employers’ Association

• We are not just a vendor. We are your partner. LCMS affiliates are eligible for significantly reduced background screening services and on-going risk mitigation services through the Group Purchasing Agreement.

 

Contact: Julie Kappen, account executive

Email: julie.kappen@aaimea.org

Phone: 314-754-0201

Fax: 314-775-0000

Web: aaimea.org/LCMS

Webinar: “Being Smart With Your Background Checks” by AAIM — Register to watch

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Office Depot / Office Max: Business Services

LCMS congregations and schools may receive discounted products and services from the Office Depot/Max Business Services Division. Designated schools can also receive 5 percent in credits when anyone purchases qualifying school supplies. Free next-day delivery is provided in many areas.

• More about Office Depot/Max Business Services

• Register online, by mail or by fax for an Office Depot/Max account:

  • Apply online
  • Application form: PDF
  • Application form: Word
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  A purchasing card and a password will be issued to account holders, and discounts are available for online and in-store purchases.

  Prices on the Office Depot/Max website don't reflect the LCMS discount. Visit business.officedepot.com and log in to view LCMS pricing.

 

Contact: Chris McKee, Business Account Manager, Public ISO

Email: Christopher.McKee@odpbusiness.com

Phone: 512-856-9255

 

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Office Depot / Office Max: Commercial Furniture

Office Depot / Office Max Commercial Furniture offers free design and product consultations to LCMS Group Purchasing Agreement members. Office Depot / Max can help upgrade or remodel churches, classrooms, offices and facilities.

• More about Office Max / Office Depot Commercial Furniture

• Office Max / Office Depot offers:

  • Free design and workplace consultation — The consultation includes a needs analysis and workplace inventory, a 3-D layout within the space selected, list of materials needed to furnish the area, and fabrics, finishes and color selections.
  • Value-based furniture solutions — Products from more than 200 quality vendors are typically 15 to 20 percent below prices of the traditional major furniture manufacturer.
  • Furniture programs — Office systems, desks, seating and filing systems; church furnishings and pews; higher education and K-12 school furniture; ergonomic products; rental furniture; move management; and delivery and installation.

 

Contact: Gary Phillips, Major Accounts Manager

Email: gary.phillips@workspaceinteriorsod.com

Phone: 816-506-1275

Web: workspaceinteriorsod.com

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Protect My Ministry

Protect My Ministry is an employment and volunteer background screening company established to assist churches, schools and other faith-based organizations in implementing and maintaining a thorough background screening process.

• More about Protect My Ministry

• After reviewing several background screening companies, the LCMS selected Protect My Ministry as a recommended provider for background screening services.

  Protect My Ministry can help:

  • Select the right people for ministry
  • Prevent new or further child abuse
  • Avoid potential legal risks
  • Minimize your financial liability

 

Contact: Ryan Carter, Director of Sales

Email: information@protectmyministry.com

Phone: 800-319-5581, Ext. 228

Fax: 800-319-5582

Web: protectmyministry.com/lcms

Register: protectmyministry.com/lcms-signup

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