The Missouri United Methodist Foundation is not simply a bucket that is filling – it is a serious generator of new resources constantly flowing into ministry! Total Assets Under Management Gift Annuities Investment Accounts In 2024, investment accounts were owned by 175 churches and 31 institutions. Interested in your investment options? Learn more about the […]
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Designated Funds Designated funds are charitable funds that can be very similar to an endowment, or they can include instructions that change the timing, use, duration, or other aspects of how the fund is used for charitable purposes over time. In other words, you can tailor a charitable fund in a number of ways, and […]
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In our video-saturated world the images of natural disasters have never been more vivid. The earth shakes, the waters overwhelm, the winds howl, the fires consume… homes, towers, bridges, and roads crumble… lives are lost. Add to these images those of war, famine, poverty, and the other cruelties we humans inflict on one another and […]
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“She spent much of her adult life building sanctuary for others,” recalled Rev. Katie Trinter, “both in her practice as a psychologist and therapist, and through her passion for music and theology.” Rev. Trinter is describing Dr. Nancy C. Higgins at the memorial service held in 2023 to celebrate her life.
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The Missouri United Methodist Foundation will present special workshops prior to the 2025 Annual Conference.
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Since 2021, Missouri pastors have enjoyed full-tuition scholarships to participate in the Dakota Wesleyan University Practical Church Leadership Certificate Program (DWU-PCL). Pastors and congregations have sung the praises of the program ever since.
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The Board of Trustees of the Missouri United Methodist Foundation has announced that David P. Atkins will retire as the organization’s President on December 31, 2025.
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Thanks to YOU and your generous giving, we met the Lilly Endowment Match, generating more than $500,000 for C2FM!
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We’re excited to connect, learn, and grow together, starting with some free learning opportunities. Click on the images below to learn more and register to attend!
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On August 2, 2024, over 200 students gathered to be pampered before heading back to school. They received new hairstyles and manicures and munched on snacks. The best part is that they didn’t have to make reservations at an expensive spa. They got the star treatment for free!