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

• Drury Inn — Lodging and meeting accommodations

• Enterprise Rent-A-Car — Car rentals

• 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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Drury Hotels

A place where you can always expect a warm welcome, clean rooms, and best-in-class amenities. Enjoy personalized care and genuine hospitality at more than 150 hotels in 27 states at Drury Hotels.

• LCMS corporate code — 310551

• Web — druryhotels.com

• Phone — 800-DRURYINN (378-7946)

 

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Travelers can enjoy thousands of airport and neighborhood branches, conveniently located within 15 miles of 90 percent of customers.

• Phone — 855-266-9289

• Account name — Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod

• Account number — 01B5012

• Reservations

• Emerald Club enrollment/National Car rental

 

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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 Max / Office Depot Commercial Furniture

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

  • Apply online
  • Application form: PDF
  • Application form: Word

  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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