Memorial Scholarship Honors Doug Campbell’s Passion for God
Read Doug Campbell’s bio here. John Douglas “Doug” Campbell passed away after a brief battle with cancer on December 24, 2021. Losing a loved one in the prime of their life is every family’s...
Helping Sandy Springs UMC Be Good Stewards
When the finance and leadership team at Sandy Springs UMC decided to take a less conservative approach to its investments, they turned to the Georgia United Methodist Foundation and Wespath Institutional Investments for help. “We...
Donor-Advised Fund Helps Desperate Ukrainian Refugees
Charlie and Sarah Greer After Charlie and Sarah Greer of Dunwoody watched a Year-End Giving and Wills Webinar hosted by Mathew A. Pinson, former Foundation President and CEO, and Zoe M. Hicks, Atlanta Author and...
Charitable Gift Annuity Proceeds Bless Addicted, Hungry, and Homeless Families
Addiction. Homelessness. Hunger. These are just a few causes that spurred Rev. Martha Forrest, and her late husband, Bob Forrest, to take action. HOPE Atlanta volunteers prepare hot meals at the Women and Children’s Community...
Certificate Investors Earn More While Supporting the Church’s Mission
The Georgia United Methodist Foundation’s Certificate Program is an impactful investment opportunity that offers spiritual and financial rewards. You earn higher returns than similar instruments. Your fixed-rate investment provides funds for loans to United Methodist...
Meet Rev. Dr. William Bert Neal III – the Foundation’s Loan Committee Chair
Rev. Dr. William Bert Neal III, an ordained elder with The United Methodist Church, retired in 2022 after serving several appointments in the North Georgia Annual Conference. The Georgia United Methodist Foundation recently caught up...
A Guide to Incorporation of a Local Church
This resource is provided by the General Council on Finance and Administration (gcfa.org) and reprinted with permission. The General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) developed a resource entitled “Incorporation of a Local Church.” GCFA’s publication...
Is a Charitable Gift Annuity Right for You?
Did you know that you can make a generous gift to your church and other charities that will continue to pay you income during your lifetime? You can receive these benefits and more through a...
Family Endowment Blesses North Georgia Camp & Retreat Ministries Campers in Need
Rev. Dr. D. B. (Dee) Shelnutt Jr. and Mrs. Kandy Jackson Shelnutt recently established the Shelnutt Family Campership Endowment with the Georgia United Methodist Foundation to bless campers in need at North Georgia Camp &...
Loan Enables North Georgia Camp & Retreat Ministries to Acquire Adjacent Land
The Georgia United Methodist Foundation’s Loan Program, funded through investments in the Certificate Program, is designed to assist Methodist churches and organizations throughout Georgia. In 2022, 10 acres of land adjacent to Camp Glisson, a...
Rev. Dr. Rodrigo Cruz Shares How the Foundation Differs From a Commercial Lender
Rev. Dr. Rodrigo Cruz was born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico, where he practiced criminal law for several years before accepting God’s call into full-time ministry. After he and his family moved to the United...
Atlanta First UMC’s Long-standing Partnership With the Foundation
When Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers was appointed lead pastor of Atlanta First UMC in 2016, she became the first female, the first person of color, and the youngest leader in the congregation’s 175-year history. In...