During this trying time for all of us, the Alabama-West Florida United Methodist Development Fund and its Board of Directors voted to lower our mortgage interest rate from 4.25% to 3.95%, effective May 1, 2020. We are making this adjustment to all loans, both new and existing. Interest earned from deposit accounts will also be […]
Mother’s Day Resources 2020
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. This Mother’s Day we encourage you and your church to consider giving to or creating a planned gift in memory of, or honor of, these special women. A mother’s love […]
2020 Easter Resources
Easter is a time of celebration as we remember the eternal gift God gave to us with Jesus Christ’s selfless sacrifice on the cross. Amid the fear and uncertainty that COVID-19 has brought into the world, your church has an even greater opportunity to bring light and hope to your community during the season of Lent […]
Charitable Gift Annuity Rates – January 2020
Giving is not only an important way to support the ministry and mission God gave the church, but it is also an essential part of our growth as followers of God. To aid in that growth, there are many opportunities and options available when thinking about making a planned gift; one great option to consider […]
Generosity Matters – Winter 2020
Our Ministries to Churches Learn about our ministries to churches. Our Ministries to Individuals Learn about our ministries to individuals. Generous Ways to Give in the New Year A mindset of generosity is formed by one generous decision after another. This year, consider finding a new charity to support, upping your annual gifts, or thinking […]
Ministries to Individuals
Scholarships Scholarships are available from numerous sources for both Ministerial and Lay students. The Foundation’s Scholarship Committee (unless otherwise designated by the donor) determines which applicants meet the criteria for available scholarships based on information provided on the application. To learn more, visit: www.alwfumf.org/individuals/scholarships or email us at [email protected]. Legacy Gifts Consulting We offer one […]
Our Ministries to Churches
Church Planned Giving Programs Planned Giving Programs help encourage and facilitate planned gifts and endowments to the church. We teach church leaders how to establish and cultivate permanent sources of income to support and sustain church ministry programs while also offering a step-by-step guide designed to encourage and support future financial needs of the church. […]
Generous Resolutions for the New Year 2020
“You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. ‘For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.’ And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.” 2 Corinthians 9:7-8 […]
Game Changing Leadership 2019 & 2020 Events
Game Changing Leadership is a one-day seminar focused on resourcing pastors, financial administrators, lay leaders, and church staff with new tips and tools that can easily be put into place right away to foster a generous culture in the church, develop financial leadership skills, and improve personal financial health. Our goal is our pastors’ personal […]
Year-End Giving (2019)
The end of the year is a great time to generously give to a church or ministry. These gifts open doors for potential tax savings and make a lasting impact on the ministries that receive them. Feel free to browse the Ways to Give chart for a list of giving options, and to determine what type of […]
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