Churches invest in the Texas Methodist Foundation’s Methodist Loan Fund, which provides construction loans to other United Methodist churches in Texas so they can grow Christian communities throughout the sate. The same churches use the proceeds from their investments to support their own communities. These circles of investment are greatly exhibited at University Park United Methodist Church in Dallas.

The connectional bond that the Methodist Loan Fund creates with other United Methodist churches and institutions is the main reason University Park invests with the Foundation.  “Yes, it has competitive rates, but we see it as a contribution to ministry because these funds are loaned to other churches for building programs,” said Senior Pastor Thomas Q. Robbins. Examples of beneficiaries from the interest earned on University Park’s Methodist Loan Fund investment include supporting high school students with scholarships and providing third graders with new Bibles.

Betty and Bobby, members of United Methodist Women at UPUMC

Churches, institutions and individuals who invest in the Methodist Loan Fund understand the relationship between investing and giving­­­­—whether it’s to local projects or United Methodist ministries elsewhere in Texas. University Park’s avenues of giving to the Dallas area include Habitat for Humanity, Project Transformation, C.C. Young Retirement Community and the Weekday School for children.

For example, the very active United Methodist Women’s group at University Park supports these and other mission projects through monthly Circle Groups. “The participation of these women is lovingly dedicated to the work of our Lord through our church’s outreach ministries,” the group’s president said.

The Foundation’s staff also appreciates the working with church investors to help them reach out to their communities. Sara Beltran, Funds Administrator, adds, “Working with our investors is very fulfilling. I go home each night knowing that I’ve done a small part to benefit United Methodist churches and institutions throughout Texas.”

For more information on investing in the Methodist Loan Fund, contact Sara Beltran at 1-800-933-5502 or sbeltran@tmf-fdn.org. Or, fill out our Online Response Card.