Mother’s Day Resources 2023

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 figures in […]

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2023 Increased Rates Make Charitable Gift Annuities More Attractive

As of January 1, 2023, return rates of charitable gift annuities increased. With this increase, 2023 is a great time to lock in these new rates by creating a charitable gift annuities through the Foundation to both benefit you and your church or favorite ministry. View the Charitable Gift Annuity brochure. Benefits of a Charitable […]

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Easter and Holy Week Resources 2023

The Foundation Staff and Board of Directors would like to say a special thank you during this Easter season. We are praying for each of you and your churches as you prepare for Holy Week and Easter. We are grateful to be part of and to faithfully serve churches, ministries, and individuals of the Alabama-West […]

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How to Handle and What to Do with Debt

How to Handle and What to Do with Debt • March 2023 (Online Workshop) What is the best way to handle my church’s debt? How much is too much debt? Should a church be in debt? Is debt for a church bad? What are the best ways to accelerate paying off our debt? What should I know […]

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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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