The Georgia United Methodist Foundation Board of Trustees met in Peachtree Corners on May 6, 2026, to review the year’s progress, recognize outgoing members, and elect the Class of 2029 board nominees. The board recognized...
The Board of Trustees of the Georgia United Methodist Foundation announces that its President and CEO, Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Coppedge-Henley, will step down. Bishop Ken Carter of the Western North Carolina Conference has asked Coppedge-Henley...
The Georgia United Methodist Foundation’s Certificate Program offers the competitive rates of secular financial institutions but with the added benefit that invested funds go directly to helping Methodist churches. Recently, the ministry of the Certificate...
This Easter season we testify to the pivotal moment of our faith, “Christ is Risen! Christ is Risen, indeed!” Pastors, Sunday School teachers, small group leaders, and Christians around the world, bear witness to the...
On Sunday, March 22, Bishop Dease announced 2026-2027 conference year appointments. Among them, is a new role for Rev. Doreen Smalls. In addition to continuing her ministry as the Regional Vice President at the Foundation...
Every summer for the last 30 years,while VBS songs are still fresh, clergy from across the state head to Epworth by the Sea for Georgia Pastor’s School. The week is an opportunity for pastors and...
The purpose of the Georgia United Methodist Foundation was clear to all who heard Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Coppedge-Henley’s address to the North Georgia Annual Conference on Saturday morning. “We are here to build the church,...
In the coming weeks, Methodists from around the state will gather at our respective Annual Conference meetings. We will reconnect through worship and sacrament, in celebration of ministry, by sharing meals and casual conversation. And,...
The Georgia United Methodist Foundation is pleased to announce that two new staff members have joined our team. Brett Lokhorst In June, Mr. Brett Lokhorst began serving as the Foundation’s Controller. Brett comes to the...
At the heart of the Methodist movement is connection. We connect to expand our mission and ministry. We connect for spiritual growth and accountability. Clergy often connect to learn and to encourage one another in...
Methodists are in an extended season of holy conferencing, or as John Wesley referred to it, “Christian Conference.” Whether it is an Annual, General or Jurisdictional Conference, Christian Conference is a practice for all who...
The Georgia United Methodist Foundation is pleased to announce Rev. Doreen Smalls as its new South Georgia Regional Vice President. In addition to her ministry in South Georgia, Rev. Smalls will serve as the Foundation’s...
Today, the Georgia United Methodist Foundation announced Carol Johnston as its senior vice president, chief financial officer, and treasurer. Carol, who currently serves as associate vice president and controller for the Foundation, will succeed Russell...
On January 31, 2024, James (Jim) F. Pope will retire as the Senior Advisor to the President and Director of Lending of the Georgia United Methodist Foundation. Jim joined the Foundation in 2018 following a...
December 12, 2023 During its December 6, 2023 meeting, the Georgia United Methodist Foundation Board of Trustees unanimously approved the Search Committee’s recommendation to elect Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Coppedge-Henley as the Foundation’s next President and...
GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a day encouraging people to do good. From 2012 to 2022, hundreds of millions of people gave $3.1 billion on GivingTuesday to support causes close to their hearts. Here...
On October 25, 2023, hundreds of United Methodist communicators were honored with an awards celebration at the annual meeting of the United Methodist Association of Communicators in Charleston, SC. Work was submitted across 10 classes...
The Georgia United Methodist Foundation is pleased to announce the redesign of our Planned Giving website at: www.gumfplannedgiving.org. Our Planned Giving resources educate you on how you might plan your affairs to benefit your family...
Ruth A. Knox of the Hall-Knox Foundation and retired president of Wesleyan College was named Chair of the Georgia United Methodist Foundation Board of Trustees for a two-year term, effective July 1, 2023. Knox served...
On Thursday, June 29, 2023, the Board of Trustees of the Georgia United Methodist Foundation announced that Mathew A. Pinson will step down as President and CEO. He will remain in office through July 17,...
Our Purpose Is Your Mission! Grace to you and peace in the name of Christ! We have exciting news to share! The Georgia United Methodist Foundation is pleased to introduce our new user-friendly website and...
