How to Plan and Fund the Capital Needs of Your Church • December 2026 (Online Webinar) Acclaimed author and affiliate of the Lewis Center for Church Leadership, Lovett H. Weems, Jr., will join us for a webinar on December 3rd at 11 am! Don’t miss a chance to learn from this amazing individual and co-author […]
How Year-End Giving Can Benefit Your Church
Americans gave $617.20 billion to charities in 2025 (Giving USA 2026 report) Year-end giving is significant for most churches and nonprofits, providing approximately 24-47% of annual giving in November and December and 12% of annual giving in the last three days of the year (NeonOne). Giving grew 5.7% amid strong financial markets and a complex […]
Billy McCarthy Named Next Foundation Executive Director
“For most of my professional life, the United Methodist Foundation has given me the privilege of serving His church, people of faith, and the ministries of this annual conference. It has been far more than a job; it has been a calling, and one I have treasured every day. For years I have prayed faithfully […]
How to Introduce Legacy Giving to Your Church
How to Introduce Legacy Giving to Your Church • November 2026 (Online Webinar) Many people are willing to leave their church a legacy gift, but they just don’t think about it…so they don’t. This isn’t a willingness problem; it is an awareness issue. In this webinar, Billy and Chris will tag-team ideas your church can […]
Fixed Income for Life Through a Charitable Gift Annuity (Video)
A charitable gift annuity lets you support the church you love while receiving fixed payments for the rest of your life. It’s a way to care for your own future and your congregation’s at the same time. How It Works You make a gift to the Foundation, usually cash or appreciated securities. In return, the […]
Upcoming Foundation Webinars (2026-2027)
Monthly Game Changing Leadership events and webinars are provided as a FREE service of the Foundation. Each 1-hour event offers attendees a chance to learn from field experts and earn CEU credit. Topics include fostering a generous culture, developing financial leadership skills, developing and implementing planned giving/legacy giving, and improving personal and church financial health. […]
All Saints Day Resources 2026
All Saints Day is a chance to honor, remember, and celebrate the lives and legacy of those who have gone on before us. We are blessed to be able to provide the 2026 All Saints Day resource kit to enhance planning for this special service. This year, consider giving your congregation an opportunity to honor […]
Pastor Appreciation Resources 2026
October is Pastor Appreciation Month! This is a great chance to celebrate and show gratitude for the many ways pastors lead, care for, and pour into our congregations and churches. As a small thank you for your continued support of this ministry of generosity, and to celebrate our wonderful pastors, please feel free to download, […]
Investment Oversight & Fiduciary Support: Our Role as Your Consultant
Investment Oversight & Fiduciary Support: Our Role as Your Consultant • October 2026 (Online Webinar) Join us for a conversation with Larry Cole and Mitchel Brennan of Burgess Chambers & Associates (BCA), the investment consulting firm that works alongside the Foundation. Our consultants will share who they are and the many ways they support the […]
Stewardship Campaign Resources 2026
The 2026/2027 stewardship campaign resources are here! As fall arrives, the annual stewardship emphasis is on the minds of many church leaders. This resource kit is designed to be a complete stewardship solution, or to be adapted to the strategy you already have in place, whether your focus comes in the fall, the spring, or throughout […]
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