As the Florida United Methodist Foundation enters a new chapter of board leadership, we pause to give heartfelt thanks for the extraordinary service of two individuals whose wisdom, grace, and faithful discernment have profoundly shaped our mission and ministry.
Ron Coleman, who has served as Chair of the Board of Directors for the past three years, completes his term in that role this June. Under Ron’s steady and visionary leadership, the Foundation has navigated seasons of transition and transformation, always guided by his deep faith, thoughtful insight, and unwavering commitment to the Church.
“Ron became the Chair of the Board at the same time as I became President & CEO. We have been sojourners together over these three years; however, he has poured out upon the Foundation and to me a gift of a heart for Christ with a firm and unwavering peace and confidence in the mission of the Foundation.”
– Rev. Edward S. New, President & CEO
We are grateful that Ron will continue to offer his gifts as Immediate Past Chair, supporting the ongoing work of the Board with the same integrity and care that have marked his entire tenure.
We also give special thanks to Phyllis Klock, who concludes an impressive nine years of service on the Board. Phyllis has been a key member of our Executive Committee and an exceptional Chair of the Investment Committee. Her sharp financial acumen, sound judgment, and passion for ministry have been instrumental in strengthening our investment practices and helping the Foundation serve our partners with excellence and purpose.
“Phyllis’s strong, practical, and spiritual insights as part of her leadership not just to the Board, but to the church as a whole and beyond, have brought an overwhelming power to our trajectory and impact to the ministry for Jesus Christ.”
– Rev. Edward S. New, President & CEO
We thank Ron and Phyllis for their tireless dedication, their prayerful discernment, and their deep love for the Church. Their leadership leaves a lasting legacy—and an enduring example—for all who serve.