Mother’s Day Resources 2026

Mother’s Day is a great reminder and celebration of the wonderful women in our lives. Their continual love, support, and generosity do not go unnoticed. Please feel free to use these Mother’s Day resources to celebrate this special day and invite your church to make a special donation in honor of the women and mother […]

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Spring Summer 2026 Webinars

Learn more and register for Spring/Summer 2026 Foundation Game Changing Leadership webinars! Monthly Game Changing Leadership events and webinars are provided as a FREE service of the Foundation. Each 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 […]

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Easter and Holy Week Resources 2026

We are excited to announce the 2026 Easter and Holy Week resources! This year, we have added editable Canva templates for the 2026 theme, allowing greater customization for your church in promoting Easter events and worship services. We are grateful to be part of and to faithfully serve churches, ministries, and individuals with our services, […]

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Learning More About Online Giving Platforms

Learning More About Online Giving Platforms • June 2026 (Online Webinar) Choosing an online giving platform often feels like a never-ending cycle of questions. With dozens of options available, how do you actually identify the right one? What is a truly “fair” processing fee? Which platforms offer a seamless experience that givers actually enjoy? How […]

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Leading Innovation in Your Church

Leading Innovation in Your Church • May 2026 (Online Webinar) Many churches today find it difficult to adjust to changing circumstances. Preserving cherished traditions while discerning God’s new thing is a challenge. This webinar offers insights and practices to help leaders navigate this impasse. Learn ways to help sustain strengths while guiding fresh initiatives to […]

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Stewardship in a New Day

Stewardship in a New Day • April 2026 (Online Webinar) In the last two decades, churches have seen enormous change in the areas of stewardship and funding mission and ministry.  After many decades during which the practice of stewardship hardly changed at all, churches have struggled to keep up. All this in the context of a […]

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Run a Capital Campaign without Hurting the Church Budget

Run a Capital Campaign without Hurting the Church Budget • April 2026 (Online Webinar) “I need expanded capital, but I’m afraid that if I do a campaign, it will hurt my church budget.” This is a common fear among many pastors and church leaders. In this webinar, we will explore how to successfully execute a campaign […]

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Achieving Your Dreams Beyond the Budget

Achieving Your Dreams Beyond the Budget • March 2026 (Online Webinar) Join us for this March webinar with guest speaker Rev. Ken Sloane, Director of Stewardship & Generosity, as we explore how endowments can enhance the church’s ministry. We will celebrate the launch of a new Discipleship Ministries resource, “Achieving Dreams Beyond the Budget,” a […]

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Loan and Investment Options through the Development Fund

Loans The Development Fund makes loans to churches, agencies, and missions for purchasing property, refinancing large loans, building projects, major renovation projects, and new church construction. Loans have helped with roof and air-conditioning replacements, landscaping, interior and exterior remodeling, parking lot expansions, building new sanctuaries and recreation centers, and much more. Low-interest loans for up […]

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2026 Scholarships are NOW OPEN

The Foundation provides resources and services to churches and individuals whether you are looking to apply for a scholarship, donate to a scholarship fund, or create a scholarship fund. Scholarships The Foundation is proud to administer scholarships established by Methodist donors for the benefit of Methodist students. Since 2000, we have disbursed over $4.5 million […]

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