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Foundation Summer Hours:  Monday – Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM and Friday 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

September Open Office Hours: Stewardship

Let's talk stewardship! Want to discuss your annual finance campaign? A year-round stewardship plan? Are you wondering how to effectively preach on stewardship? Let's talk about all those things, resources that are available, and anything else that might be on your mind! Stay for 10 minutes or the full hour!


Click here to join us on September 24, 2025 at 12:30pm.


Stewardship Preaching Institute Returns!



The Stewardship Preaching Institute (SPI) returns on Wednesday, October 8 at 12:30pm featuring Rev. Dr. Kent Millard, President of United Theological Seminary, author, and a leader in church stewardship and leadership.
 
During this free, one-hour online session, Dr. Millard will share his proven guideposts for preaching on stewardship, deliver a model sermon (with a flavor of Advent), and engage in conversation with participants. A recorded session will be available for viewing on Thursday, October 9 at 7:00pm.
 
The Stewardship Preaching Institute exists to empower clergy and lay leaders to preach effectively and faithfully about stewardship, not simply as a matter of funding the church’s budget, but as a spiritual invitation to follow Christ more closely through how we share our time, treasure, talents, temperament, trust, and testimony.
 
To register for the Wednesday Oct. 8 Stewardship Preaching Institute webinar, CLICK HERE.
To register for the recorded webinar with live conversation on Thurs. Oct. 9, CLICK HERE.



To watch past SPI webinars, CLICK HERE.


For questions, contact David Abbott at dabbott@umfne.org.

More About Rev. Dr. Kent Millard

Rev. Dr. Kent Millard has served as President of United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio since 2016. Prior to this role, he spent 18 years as Senior Pastor of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, a congregation with more than 6,500 members.


Dr. Millard’s lifelong ministry has blended prophetic action, theological depth, and visionary leadership. In March 1965, he marched alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma, Alabama for voting rights. Over the years, he has emerged as a leading voice on stewardship, spiritual vitality, and congregational growth.


He holds degrees from Dakota Wesleyan University (B.A.), Boston University School of Theology (M.Div.), and McCormick Theological Seminary (D.Min.). He is the author of several books including The Gratitude Path (used in the Foundation’s Generous Church Leadership program), Lead Like Butler, and The Passion Driven Congregation.


Dr. Millard is a retired elder in the Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church and was honored as Evangelist of the Year by the Foundation on Evangelism. He has also served as a delegate to both General and Jurisdictional Conferences of The United Methodist Church.


He and his wife, Cheri, are the proud parents of four children, grandparents to nine, and great-grandparents to one.

October Foundation Forum - October 29th and 30th 2025

YEAR-END GIVING - A Guide For Churches and Individuals

Almost 15% of a church’s budget can come in the final month of the year. How? By inviting people to invest in your ministry vision. Are you ready to do that this year?

 

From the other perspective, many people want to make a difference with an end of the year donation but don’t know how or which way might have the biggest impact. 

 

During this webinar, Gary Melville, Foundation Development Consultant and Pam DiMartino, Foundation CFO, will explore both perspectives in a way that all benefit. 

Topics to cover include:

  1. Knowing the purpose for the church’s end of the year gift invitation. 
  2. Communicating effectively and efficiently about the invitation.
  3. Giving your gift the greatest impact.
  4. Turning a one-time gift into something that continues to give for years to come.

Introducing a new program:


Putting Your House in Order!


Take the stress out of estate planning with this step-by-step program designed to bring peace of mind. Whether you're organizing important documents, assigning guardianship, planning for pet care, or ensuring your legacy, this guide simplifies the process. It’s never too early—or too late—to get started!


Reach out to Pam DiMartino or David Abbott with any questions!


This process can be tailored to your church or organization, fill out the following form to start the process!


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Your Ministry Partner.

For more than twenty-five years, the United Methodist Foundation of New England  has served churches, agencies, clergy, and individuals within the New England Conference.

We strengthen the financial capacity of churches and agencies through stewardship services, planned giving resources, socially responsible investment management, loans, capital campaigns and grants.

We equip clergy to be more effective in serving Christ and the church through personal and life planning workshops, consultations, pastoral resources, and leadership development.

We encourage individuals to live and give as faithful trustees of God's generosity through stewardship services and gift planning.