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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Strategies for Capital Campaigns: Raising Funds for Your Church’s God-inspired Vision

Strategies for Capital Campaigns: Raising Funds for Your Church’s God-inspired Vision • November 2022 (Online Workshop) It can be overwhelming to think about chasing down the necessary resources with a capital campaign, but the means to support your vision are within your grasp. If your church is considering a building expansion or repairs, multi-site initiative, paying […]

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Pastor Appreciation Month 2022

October is Pastor Appreciation Month! We are blessed to continue to serve and partner with pastors, churches, and individuals who are Methodist and historically Wesleyan in the Alabama-West Florida area. As a small thank you for your continued support of this ministry of generosity, and to celebrate the wonderful pastors in our area, please feel free to […]

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Foundation Ministries to Churches & Individuals

Regardless of any changes that may occur, we want to reassure you that our Foundation, a 501c3 organization, is positioned to continue providing services to both Methodist and historically Wesleyan churches, institutions, and individuals as we have done since 1979. There will not be any significant changes in our services, and your investments will remain […]

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Generosity Matters | Spring 2022 Newsletter

Foundation Board Reaffirms Methodist Foundation Work On May 18th, the Foundation Board of Directors, unanimously reaffirmed that the Foundation, as a faith-based organization, is committed to serving all facets of Methodism in the Alabama-West Florida area. We acknowledge that we are a unique ministry of planned giving, investment management, donor development, and more. All of our […]

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Foundation Board Reaffirms Methodist Foundation Work

As we enter into the Annual Conference season and these times of change, Terri Turner and our Foundation Board of Directors would like to share some recent discussions we have had regarding the Foundation as we move forward. We also want to reassure you that we will continue to serve you, regardless of denomination outcomes, […]

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Upcoming Game Changing Leadership Events

“I wanted to share an appreciation for the excellent webinar. It was the most practical content I have ever heard on helping churches become generous. I think every pastor needs to hear this. Great service to the churches of the AWF Conference. Thank you to the Foundation for this gift.” – Rev. Rudy Heintzelman In […]

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Gift Options to Support the Local Church are Available Through the Foundation

Our mission as the AWF Foundation is to encourage generosity as a way of life, foster planned giving programs, and manage funds to strengthen the work of Christ’s church. Part of this mission includes helping United Methodist and historically Methodist individuals, congregations, and organizations accomplish their charitable giving goals. Our Foundation can accept and manage […]

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