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Texas Methodist Foundation Announces Special Clergy Appreciation Interest Rate
AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Methodist Foundation recently introduced a program designed to thank United Methodist clergy for their commitment to ministry through an exclusive “clergy appreciation rate.”
This special offer entitles clergy with primary residence in Texas or New Mexico to receive an additional one-half percent interest above the Foundation’s already competitive rates, which consistently surpass returns on most CD and money market investments. The Foundation is extending this special investment rate to active and retired United Methodist clergy (deacon, elder, diaconal, or local) who open or renew fixed rate Individual Fund accounts during the remainder of 2009.
“Countless lives have been transformed through the leadership of our clergy in building strong communities of faith that share the love and compassion of Christ,” said Foundation President Tom Locke. “We wanted to find a way to give something back in a tangible way to show our appreciation for all they do to strengthen The United Methodist Church.”
Pastors interested in taking advantage of this offer can download an Individual Fund Offering Circular and application, and obtain current rates by visiting the Foundation’s web site at www.tmf-fdn.org. The Foundation’s Investor Services staff is also available at 800/933-5502 to answer questions new or existing investors have about this rewarding program.
Individual Fund investments build and expand United Methodist churches through the Methodist Loan Fund, the funding source for the Foundation’s loan program. Individual Fund investments also provide conscientious investors a way to connect their faith and money through an investment that empowers God’s mission and ministry.
The Texas Methodist Foundation is making an effort to extend this clergy appreciation offer to as many active and retired clergy members as possible. If you know of clergy who would appreciate this opportunity to invest in the future of the Church while earning additional interest, please have them contact the Foundation for more information.
The Texas Methodist Foundation, located in Austin, is a statewide non-profit organization offering assistance to United Methodists through investments, loans, stewardship services, grants, endowment services and the TMF Institute for Clergy and Congregational Excellence.