Statement of Purpose
Our purpose is to empower the Church in the achievement of her God-appointed missions. We provide resources that strengthen the ability of United Methodists to advance Christian ministries. Read about some of the churches whose ministries have expanded through Foundation Services.
Starting an Endowment
Growing an Endowment
Timeless Giving Wills Program
Seminars and Workshops
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Development Officers
Our History
The Texas Methodist Foundation, located in Austin, was established in 1938 by a handful of active, forward-thinking United Methodist clergy and laity who represented the Annual Conferences of Texas.
Who We Serve
We serve United Methodist churches, institutions and individuals within six Annual Conferences: Central Texas, North Texas, Northwest Texas, Rio Grande, Southwest Texas and Texas.
We serve and guide individuals regarding:
- Investing in the Individual Fund
- Ways to give to United Methodist churches and institutions
- Establishing permanent life income and donor advised gifts
- Providing trustee and accounting services for planned gifts
We serve and United Methodist churches and organizations with:
- Building permanent endowment funds
- Planned gifts that benefit your United Methodist church or institution
- Investment funds that meet particular needs
- Loans for capital improvements, new construction, relocation, equipment, refinancing existing debt
- Consultation on construction projects
- Direction on understanding safe debt limits, borrowing alternatives and budgeting growth
- Stewardship consultation visitsWorkshops for annual budget giving and year-round stewardship emphasisManagement of capital campaigns for congregations
- Grants for programs that directly address human needs with priority given to concerns of children in poverty and crisis
- Educational seminars relating to ministry
- Other services identified as fulfilling our mission
Starting an Endowment
Growing an Endowment
Timeless Giving Wills Program
The Timeless Giving Wills Program addresses the critical need for estate planning education in churches. This flexible program provides the tools for creating a plan to identify, cultivate, solicit, and thank bequest donors. Designed to deepen stewardship understanding, program materials also include scripture references, sermon resources and other materials encouraging an ongoing discernment of Christian philanthropy. Additional materials, customizable for your congregation, include brochures, bulletin inserts, flyers, and posters to help you inform members of the special opportunity to support the ministry of your church. For more information on implementing the Timeless Giving Wills Program in your church, please contact the development officer in your conference.
Seminars and Workshops
For more information on scheduling a workshop or seminar for members of your congregation, please contact Patti Glanzer at 800/933-5502. The following workshops are presented by Texas Methodist Foundation Development Officers.
- Extending Your Reach, Leaving a Legacy - This workshop explores the challenges and rewards involved in estate planning, including Christian wills, legal forms, and life income gift possibilities.
- Putting Your House in Order - Do you have a plan for your loved ones? Who’s going to get all your stuff? This informative seminar guides participants through some of life’s toughest planning tasks. Samples of living wills and other important documents are discussed. Detailed workbooks are included to aid in making important decisions.
- Creative Giving - This one hour seminar on gift planning examines creative ways to give everything from A to Z including gifts of stock, life insurance and real estate.
- A Personal Guide to Money Management - Our attitude towards money can either be a stumbling block in our faith journey or a means of growing in grace. This two part workshop delves into budgeting basics, debt management, investing, retirement needs, John Wesley's perspective on money, and more.
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