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Foundation Welcomes Cindy Burmann as New Development Officer

The Florida United Methodist Foundation is excited to announce the addition of Cindy Burmann to our team as Development Officer. Cindy brings a wealth of experience in education, community outreach, and relationship-building that will greatly benefit our ministry partners. Cindy joins us from Bok Tower Gardens, where she served as Director of Education. In that

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Sinclair Scholarship recipients build communities and live their faith

This year’s recipients balance academics, service, and spiritual growth with the support of a life-changing scholarship. For Brody Beaupre, a graduating senior from Gainesville, baseball is life. And like life, it has its ups and downs. On a visit to Florida Southern College for a baseball showcase, Beaupre tore his meniscus first thing in the

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Is Now the Time? Knowing When Your Church Should Seek a Capital Loan

Stewardship isn’t just about managing what we have—it’s also about faithfully preparing for what’s next. For many churches, that means discerning when it’s time to invest in renovations, new construction, or major repairs. These decisions are rarely simple, but a capital loan can be a powerful tool for ministry when sought with the right preparation

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Preserving Ministry Through Financial Wisdom

Over the past two and a half years, the Florida United Methodist Foundation has walked alongside churches and ministries facing financial challenges—cash flow shortfalls, urgent repairs, or unexpected expenses. In many of these moments, ministries have turned to their reserves, often liquidating long-term investments with the hope of “paying them back later.” Too often, that

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