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Lakeside Chautauqua Stewardship & Financial Wellness Conference Monday, August 10th-Wednesday, August 12th
Take advantage of this opportunity to gain experience from leaders and access resources that can transform and help your church grow a culture of generosity and sustainability that will enrich your congregation. The Foundation will pay the $395 early bird registration fee for the first twenty-five participants (this includes 2 nights lodging) who respond prior to May 1st. Contact us to confirm eligibility.
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Clergy Debt Refinancing
The United Methodist Foundation of Michigan offers a secure and faith-driven initiative aimed at easing the educational debt of ordained clergy and enhancing their financial future. This program offers eligible elders and deacons in the Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church the opportunity to confidentially refinance up to $50,000 in student loans at a fixed interest rate of 1.5 percent.
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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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Loan Fund Special
MI Area Loan Fund Special offer--Closing Costs Paid We are thrilled to announce a limited-time loan special, running until June 30, 2026, where we will generously cover your closing costs—up to $3,000—so you can access our low-interest loans without the burden of extra expenses.
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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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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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