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The Florida United Methodist Foundation is excited to share that we are preparing to transition to FoundationHub™, a new platform powered by FidTech Partners, for all of our Development Fund and Investment accounts. This modern system will provide a vastly upgraded online experience for our ministry partners, with our loan accounts scheduled to transition in […]

The Florida United Methodist Foundation is pleased to welcome Kristi Lowe, who joined our staff on December 1 as our new Client Services Associate. After a search that included a strong and highly qualified applicant pool, Kristi emerged as the clear leading candidate—bringing a rare combination of financial expertise, customer-focused service, and a deep commitment

The third quarter brought signs of cautious optimism across the financial landscape. Markets continue their dance with shifting interest-rate expectations and evolving economic signals, yet we remain encouraged by steady resilience and the thoughtful stewardship we see across our ministry partners. In this environment, wisdom looks like patience, prudence, and purpose. Our investment approach continues

In churches across Florida, I meet faithful leaders who have done the hard work of saving. Sometimes it’s $25,000 tucked away for a rainy day. Sometimes it’s $200,000 that represents years of generosity, discipline, and prayer. These reserves become a quiet badge of stewardship, a tangible reminder of God’s provision and the congregation’s commitment to

Four members of our Foundation team traveled to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, this month to participate in the 2025 National Association of United Methodist Foundations Annual Meeting, held October 20–22. This annual gathering brings together foundation leaders from across the connection to share best practices, deepen expertise, and strengthen partnerships that support vibrant ministry in local

The Florida United Methodist Foundation is excited to share that we are preparing to transition to FoundationHub™, a new platform powered by FidTech Partners, for all of our Development Fund and Investment accounts. This modern system will provide a vastly upgraded online experience for our ministry partners, with our loan accounts scheduled to transition in

The Wildwood Soup Kitchen serves the poor, the hungry, and the lonely by providing healthy, nutritious, and appetizing meals to all who request them. We deliver meals to shut-ins and others who are unable to come to the Soup Kitchen. This year, we expanded our service to assist more people in Sumter County of Florida.

Ministry Loans now at just 6% interest! Is your church or agency ready for an upgrade? Whether it’s repairing a roof, renovating classrooms, refreshing a fellowship hall, or expanding ministry space, the Florida United Methodist Foundation is here to help. We’re excited to share that our loan rates have dropped to 6%, making this the

The Florida United Methodist Foundation is proud to announce that we have once again been certified by the Centre for Fiduciary Excellence (CEFEX)—marking the seventh consecutive year of achieving this prestigious recognition. CEFEX certification is considered the global gold standard for fiduciary practices. It demonstrates that the Foundation consistently adheres to the highest standards of

Forest Hills UMC has had a long partnership with the Foundation. However, in 2024, we found ourselves in need of that partnership even more than before. The church was in desperate need of an air conditioning unit for the main sanctuary. After some deliberation, a clear solution to the problem emerged. The air conditioning needed