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Georgia United Methodist Foundation Announces Leadership Transition
As of July 1, Georgia United Methodist Foundation’s Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Carol Johnston, has been appointed Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. Johnston, who has served the Foundation since 2010 and has been...
A Centennial Celebration For Haygood Memorial UMC
Haygood Memorial UMC Intersects Legacy, Capital Development, and Deep Discipleship In March 2026, Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church celebrated its 100th anniversary. For a century, this vibrant congregation has served as a beacon of faith,...
Celebrating God’s Work in Georgia: A Farewell from Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Coppedge-Henley
Making disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world has been at the center of every appointment I have served, whether in an extension ministry or in a local church. The time I...
From Bainbridge to Blue Ridge
As we head into summer, Methodists across Georgia will gather for annual conferences. We will worship. We will celebrate ministry. We will reconnect with friends and colleagues. We will vote. We will see Methodist theology...
Empowering Ministry Through Faithful Finance: Inside the Foundation’s Board
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...
Announcement From the Georgia United Methodist Foundation Board of Trustees
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...
Certificate Program Brings First AME Client to the Foundation
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...
“Christ is Risen! Christ is Risen, Indeed!”
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...
Rev. Doreen Smalls’ South Georgia Ministry
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...
Creating a Culture of Generosity
A vital part of the Foundation’s purpose to help fulfill our clients’ mission is a commitment to educate and train clergy and lay leaders on financial wellness for long-term financial success. While most of the...
A Gift and a Vision Brought to Life
At Alcovy United Methodist church in Covington, Georgia, an unexpected bequest was made by Mrs. Ina Davenport. The District Superintendent at the time, now Bishop Sharma Lewis, advised the church to establish an endowment with...
Gritty Hope: Lighting a Candle in the Darkness
At the beginning of Advent this year, I read a devotion by Kate Bowler in which she described hope as “grittier.” Gritty hope. I like that. Hope is not the expectation of pretty packages under...