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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Generosity Matters | Fall/Winter 2025 Newsletter and 2024 Annual Report
The Foundation Welcomes Billy McCarthy as the Director of Development Terri Turner, Executive Director of the United Methodist Foundation, and our Board of Directors are pleased to announce the hiring of a new position, the Director of Development. Billy McCarthy recently joined the Foundation staff and is responsible for developing and nurturing a network of pastors […]
Celebrating Over 30 Years of Dedicated Service
In May and November of 2025, we recognized and celebrated four board members for their exemplary service and dedication to the mission and ministry of the Foundation: Laureen Lynn (30 years), Henry Hooks (retired, 30 years), Tommy Boyd (30 years), and Mark Davidson (outgoing Foundation President). We owe a debt of gratitude to these board […]
Leaving a Legacy of Generosity Is Easier Than You Think!
Gifts to the church do not need to be limited to a bank account or easily accessible liquid funds. Most non-profit organizations and institutions across the country benefit from gifts of stocks and bonds, IRA QCD gifts, planned gifts, and more. These same gifts are a great way to contribute to and continue support for […]
Foundation Work Continues Across the Conference
It is a blessing to be able to share our ministry of generosity across the conference! This year we continued our monthly webinars, local church visits, partnered with the AEC Annual Conference in Montgomery, and partnered with the AWF Conference for both a day of learning with Mark DeYmaz and Annual Conference in Pensacola. We […]
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