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First United Methodist Church of Stuart counts the Florida United Methodist Foundation among its ministry partners. The Foundation was the lender of choice for the purchase of property many years ago, 40 acres, to which the congregation planned to relocate. The move didn’t happen, yet the church continued to pay down the loan. During a […]

Destiny Church of Jacksonville has always been a church built on faith. For more than 13 years, we’ve been mobile. We’ve met in a real estate office, a restaurant, and a movie theater. Every Sunday meant loading in and loading out, but we never stopped believing that God had more in store. Now, that belief

The Florida United Methodist Foundation is pleased to announce exciting updates to the leadership of our Board of Directors, reflecting the strength and diversity of experience across our organization. Bruce Ford has begun his tenure as Chair of the Board. A registered architect in the State of Florida with NCARB certification, Bruce is a member

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

We are pleased to welcome Rev. Dr. Mark Caldwell to the Board of Directors of the Florida United Methodist Foundation. Mark brings a wealth of pastoral experience and a deep commitment to faith-based service and leadership. A native of Lakeland, Florida, Mark holds a B.A. in Religion from Florida Southern College, a Master of Divinity

On Wednesday, May 21, a dozen clergy from the Florida Annual Conference gathered at First United Methodist Church in Lakeland for The Idea Lab—a dynamic, hands-on workshop focused on innovation and implementation in ministry. Hosted by the Florida United Methodist Foundation in partnership with Ministry Architects, The Idea Lab provided a collaborative environment where ministry

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

Grace and peace to you from First United Methodist Church of St. Augustine! This year marks a remarkable milestone for our congregation, 200 years of continuous ministry in the nation’s oldest city. As we celebrate our bicentennial, we give deep thanks for all that God has done through our church and for partners like the

Renewed Strength Through Patient Stewardship “But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength,they shall mount up with wings like eagles,they shall run and not be weary,they shall walk and not faint.” —Isaiah 40:31 (NRSV) In seasons of challenge or change, strength doesn’t come from rushing ahead—it comes from faithfully waiting, wisely preparing,

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