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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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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How to Build an Effective Strategy for Giving Tuesday and Year-End Giving

How to Build an Effective Strategy for Giving Tuesday and Year-End Giving • September 2026 (Online Webinar) As we come to the end of 2026, there are two big generosity moments that you can use to grow your church’s overall culture of generosity. In this webinar, Chris Stovall will give you specific ideas to make […]

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Terri H. Turner Legacy of Service Grant

In honor of Terri Turner and her 35+ years of service to the Foundation, we are proud to introduce the Terri H. Turner Legacy of Service Grant program.   The Alabama-West Florida United Methodist Foundation’s Grant Program exists to advance our mission of generosity by equipping historically Wesleyan churches and organizations to grow in generosity […]

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