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The Florida United Methodist Foundation is excited to begin a series of office renovations during July, August, and potentially a portion of September. During this time, our staff will be working remotely and will continue serving our churches, ministries, and partners without interruption. While our office will not be open for regular walk-in visits, in-person

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10 (NIV) I feel most fortunate to serve God in United Methodist Church, a body of Christ with such a variety of services and opportunities available to further the course

The Florida United Methodist Foundation is pleased to welcome five outstanding leaders to our Board of Directors. These individuals bring a wealth of experience, diverse perspectives, and a deep commitment to strengthening Christian ministry across Florida. We are excited about the wisdom, insight, and passion they will contribute as we continue our mission of supporting

This is the Kingdom’s logic: whoever wants to become great must first make himself a servant; whoever wants to be first must bind himself as a slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve and to give His life as the ransom for many. Matthew 20:26-28 (The

We are pleased to share the Florida United Methodist Foundation’s 2025 Annual Report. This report reflects a year of faithful stewardship, meaningful ministry impact, and continued commitment to our mission of supporting and empowering the growth of Christian ministry. Throughout the year, we were blessed to partner with churches, ministries, clergy, and individuals across Florida

Recently, we recognized and celebrated two remarkable members of the Florida United Methodist Foundation Board of Directors as they concluded their nine years of dedicated service: Larry Hannah and Bill Frye. Throughout his tenure, Bill faithfully served on both the Scholarship & Grants Committee and the Investment Committee, helping guide decisions that have supported students,

This year’s Sinclair Scholarship recipients have undertaken missions to other states and destinations around the globe. They are compassionate and want to use their gifts to serve others in clinical psychology, ordained ministry, healthcare and advocacy. Administered by the Florida United Methodist Foundation and founded with generous funding from the late Allen and Carson Sinclair,

This year marks a remarkable milestone in the life of the Florida United Methodist Foundation: 60 years of supporting and empowering the growth of Christian ministry. Since our founding in 1966, the Foundation has been privileged to walk alongside churches, ministries, clergy, and faithful individuals throughout Florida. What began as a vision to strengthen the

As churches and ministry organizations continue to navigate staffing, compliance, and financial stewardship, many are considering whether outsourced financial services might be part of a faithful and effective approach. In this 60-minute webinar, Steve Williams of Cintak will help frame the conversation by exploring key considerations related to outsourced bookkeeping, fund accounting, payroll, and financial

As we closed the first quarter of 2026, markets continued to reflect a complex mix of optimism, uncertainty, and ongoing volatility. Investors entered the year encouraged by moderating inflation and expectations surrounding interest rates, yet concerns surrounding economic growth, global trade pressures, and geopolitical uncertainty continue to create uneven market conditions across sectors. During periods