Tag: United Methodist Foundation
Are we sustaining members?
Sherry Parker-Lewis explains that we give because we are held, carried, and supported by the One who saves. Our gifts are our embodied gratitude.
Bartelmay to join foundation staff
The United Methodist Foundation of Michigan has hired the Rev. Brad Bartelmay as the Senior Director of Mentored Learning.
Four UM churches honored for generosity
The United Methodist Foundation of Michigan recently named four United Methodist churches as leaders in generosity and stewardship.
Assembling the dream finance team
Rev. Dr. Sherry Parker-Lewis recommends creating a well-rounded “dream team” that brings together a variety of skills and gifts to steward your church’s finances.
UM Foundation seeks generous churches
Does your congregation have a generous spirit, and could you use a financial boost to increase your mission to the community? Apply for a $2,500 steward leader grant by Mar.… Continue Reading UM Foundation seeks generous churches
Apply now for stewardship award
The Wayne C. Barrett Steward Leader Award honors up to four United Methodist congregations each year for their exemplary stewardship ministry.
Sending ‘God’s money’ to school
In 2021, gifts from the Endowment Fund of Vicksburg United Methodist Church provided $30,000 in scholarships and an additional $16,000 for school supplies for village scholars.
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
Sherry Parker-Lewis
From: Heritage District — Brighton: First UMC. To: United Methodist Foundation of Michigan. This full-time appointment is effective July 1, 2020.
Generosity Conference August 6-9, 2017
“Giving Freely” is the theme of a Generosity & Stewardship Conference at Lakeside Chautauqua in Ohio (about one hour and 20 minute from Detroit) this summer, August 6-9, 2017. Cultivating… Continue Reading Generosity Conference August 6-9, 2017