Faith Based Financial Solutions for Your Church

Faith Based Financial Solutions for Your Church • February 2023 (Online Workshop) Financial needs among churches and church organizations may vary in scale but have common roots and effects. We will address several financial needs and proven solutions available to all Wesleyan based churches and organizations. Using a narrative budget and cultivating an environment to accept […]

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Understanding Clergy Taxes

Game Changing Leadership – Understanding Clergy Taxes • February 2023 (Online Workshop) Clergy face some unique challenges when it comes to things like Social Security payments, estimated tax payments, housing allowances or exclusions, and reimbursed expenses. Your corner tax preparer may not understand the unique situation of clergy and finding a preparer who does can save you […]

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Analyzing Giving Trends

Analyzing Giving Trends • January 2023 (Online Workshop) It is one thing for us to think we know what is going on in the church giving landscape, and another to have an informed understanding. During this webinar, Chris Stovall will cover the current giving landscape and highlight parts of it based on church giving national surveys […]

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Christmas and Year-End Giving Resources 2022

The Foundation Staff and Board of Directors would like to say a special thank you during this season of Advent. We are praying for each of your churches as you prepare during this meaningful season and close the financial books on the 2022 fiscal year. We are grateful to be part of and to faithfully serve […]

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Generosity Matters | Summer/Fall 2022 Newsletter and 2021 Annual Report

The Foundation: A Ministry of Generosity Your local Foundation is a unique ministry of planned giving, investment management, donor development, and more. All of our services have taken years to perfect to meet the specific needs of our churches, and as the needs of our churches continue to evolve, the Foundation will continue to look […]

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A Methodist Ministry that is Here to Serve

Our Foundation’s reputation as a Methodist ministry of generosity means the world to us, and our ultimate goal continues to be partnering with you to help you grow and sustain disciple-making ministries.      In order to share the Foundation’s vision moving forward and how we can continue, or start, to provide services to your […]

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The Foundation: A Ministry of Generosity

At the Foundation, our Board of Directors and staff work hard to fulfill our mission and ministry of serving churches and organizations in the Alabama-West Florida area. On behalf of the Foundation’s Board of Directors, we want to reassure you that, with our own 501c3, we will continue to serve Methodist and historically Wesleyan denominations […]

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2021 Foundation Annual Report

The Foundation has grown the number of our relationships with churches and donors in the Alabama-West Florida area and, as a result, grown funds that support hundreds of ministries. In 2021, our Foundation was entrusted with $135,141,028 million, and each year disburses millions back into ministry, missions, buildings, education, and so much more.

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Upcoming Game Changing Leadership Webinars

Game Changing Leadership events focus on a variety of financial topics and needs within the church including, but not limited to, fostering a generous culture, developing financial leadership skills, developing and implementing planned giving/legacy giving, and improving personal and church financial health. Each event covers relevant topics and includes practical tips and tools that church leaders […]

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Thanksgiving, Advent, and Generosity Resources 2022

As we enter into the holiday season, we have created several resources that you can use in your church this Thanksgiving and Advent! We are blessed to be able to faithfully provide services and ministries to the churches, organizations, and individuals in the Alabama-West Florida area. Included Resources: Social Media Images for Posts and Stories Projection […]

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