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Mustard Seed Grant
Local United Methodist churches in the Michigan Conference are invited to apply for grants of up to $2,000 to spark community-based ministries and service projects focused on refugees and migrants living in their communities.
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Seasons, Stewardship & Staying The Course
Year-End Investment Reflections for Church Leaders and Ministry Partners “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.”
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Rev. Dr. Jennie Browne to Join Staff
The Foundation is pleased to announce that the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Browne will join its staff as Sr. Director of Connectional Engagement in August, 2026.
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The Power of Authentic Relationships in Church Stewardship
David S. Bell discusses the need for genuine relationships and connections.
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Faithful Stewardship of the Parsonage
Renting the parsonage on a long-term basis can be a viable and responsible stewardship strategy. It allows congregations to generate income to support their ongoing ministries while preserving the property for future use.
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From Steeple To Sanctuary: Keeping Your Church in Top Shape
Read David S. Bells blog on who to grapple with the challenge of deferred maintenance..
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Investing with Faith & Foresight
An introduction to an Investment Policy Statement (IPS).
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Sherwin Williams
The Foundation is passionate about supporting initiatives to help empower the next generation of leaders.We capitalize on our shareholder influence by investing in companies that have positve influences in our communities. Sherwin-Williams' “Paint It Forward” Initiative is an example of this type of program.
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Insights for Church Insurance
We recently hosted Jeff Koch, the President of United Methodist Insurance Program. Learn the reasons for the rising cost of church insurance and how to prepare for an insurance quote. Feel free to share this with your trustees.
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