Mission and love drive generous giving

These Michigan congregations have seen an increase in giving during the pandemic. The Rev. David Bell, Executive Director of The United Methodist Foundation of Michigan, talks about drivers of generous… Continue Reading Mission and love drive generous giving

A legacy of gratitude and generosity

In this season of thanksgiving, the Rev. Benton Heisler gives thanks for the legacy he has received from his farming family and his loving God. Grandmother’s poem shaped his life.

Award celebrates the joy of giving

The Wayne C. Barrett Steward Leader Award honors creative outreach by United Methodist congregations and the efforts of a man who taught about generous giving.

Apply now for Steward Leader award

The United Methodist Foundation of Michigan is accepting local church applications for the 2019 Wayne C. Barrett Steward Leader Award.

People give to people

A stewardship consultant, J. Clif Christopher, says that relationship building is the key factor in encouraging donors to give generously.

A new year, a new stillness

United Methodists in the state have come through a year of change. Now January 1, 2019 is the official “first day” of the new Michigan Conference.

Joining hands on Giving Tuesday

November 27, Giving Tuesday, persons from 11 countries made generous contributions of $624,868 to the United Methodist Advance.  Thank you.

Generous generosity

Bishop David A. Bard, The Michigan Area, talks about the kind of generosity that begins with the lavish love of God, not with our wallets, check books or credit cards… Continue Reading Generous generosity

Involving young people in stewardship

In a “Leading Ideas” feature, Ian Urriola outlines four ways churches can foster a culture of generosity among young people.

Faith is caught, not taught

Each of us is a “source of blessing or a source of curse” says the director of World Methodist Evangelism.