The churches within the Missouri Conference are reaching out to their communities in many innovative ways to build community, to inspire participation, and to interpret the timeless message of Christ in a changing world. The Ministry Grant Program of the Missouri United Methodist Foundation strives to offer financial support and affirmation for these projects. Here […]
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The Missouri United Methodist Foundation is having a birthday. “We are probably going to try and celebrate for at least 18 months!” states David Atkins, the Foundation’s executive director. “It really is a major milestone – not just for one organization, but for the shared ministries of congregations and individuals across the state.” “Starting from […]
On April 27, 2017, Reverend Dr. Mike Slaughter will present “The Passionate Church: Ignite Your Church and Change the World” at the 10th Annual Leadership Institute at Central Methodist University, sponsored by the Missouri United Methodist Foundation. Slaughter will share his ideas for creating new and renewed congregations, engaging in ministry with the poor, and […]
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“It was this beneficial, grace-filled program,” explains Rev. Mary Weaver describing her experience at the Making Money Count workshop sponsored by the Clergy & Church Financial Ministry (C2FM). Not only was it “a great learning opportunity,” but it was a starting point for taking this same information “out to our ministry in the churches.” Started […]
With the summer crowds gone, October can be a lovely time to visit Branson. This year, United Methodist clergy had the opportunity to combine a visit to this Ozark retreat with some timely education and professional development – and the Foundation was pleased to be able to underwrite much of the expense. Spanning three days, […]
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Methodists have always expressed the values of community, love, and fellowship around mealtimes together. Several churches are expanding that circle to include growing the food, as well, and the Foundation Ministry Grant program is helping “grow” those efforts. Manchester UMC Ministry Grant of $1,000 The Young Adult Ministry at Manchester United Methodist Church has worked […]
“This connects a lot of dots in support of our Missouri students,” states David Atkins, executive director of the Missouri United Methodist Foundation. “The Lilly Endowment, Wespath, GBHEM, the UM Seminaries, the Missouri Conference and the Foundation joined forces in a way that could be a model for coordinating more UM resources for UM students.” […]
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On paper, Deane and Fancine Thompson might not seem to have a lot in common. She grew up in University City in St. Louis; he grew up on a farm in Indiana. He is an engineer and number-cruncher by training; she is a creative designer and seller of jewelry. She is Jewish, and he is […]
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All clergy are invited to attend the Clergy Benefits Academy hosted by the General Board – Pension and Health Benefits of the United Methodist Church. The Clergy Benefits Academy will be presented October 24-26, 2016 in Branson, Missouri at the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel. The Missouri United Methodist Foundation would like to reimburse clergy attending the academy […]
Although the church finance committee may wish that the congregation members would provide gifts in twelve equal monthly installments, that is not how most people behave. Church giving ebbs and flows over the course of the year, and the last quarter of the year is usually when giving hits its peak. Therefore, now is the […]