The Missouri United Methodist Foundation provides vital services and programs in support of our churches, pastors, and individual congregation members, friends, and supporters.
Programs and Services 2024
C2FM
The Clergy & Church Financial Ministry (C2FM) was established to improve financial literacy, leadership, discipleship, and ministry in our clergy and congregations.
The mission of the Missouri United Methodist Foundation’s Clergy and Church Financial Ministry (C2FM) is to continuously improve clergy and congregational excellence around financial literacy, leadership, discipleship and ministry.
The vision of the C2FM is to eliminate financial management barriers (personal and professional) among clergy and laity so they may more effectively lead congregations to increased health, vitality, and ministry effectiveness. Learn more about C2FM.
C2FM Grant Category Distribution
Our Pastors say it best: “C2FM has been a blessing to my family, providing much needed financial support in times of unexpected hardship & challenge. When sudden, significant medical costs caused our family stress & we were unsure what the future would hold – the support of the Missouri United Methodist Foundation and C2FM helped alleviate the emotional, mental & financial stress as well as reaffirmed the Foundation’s commitment to me and our conference pastors. Thank you!“
C2FM Stories
Putting Your House in Order
“In the U.S., 50% of people who die don’t have a will or estate plan,” Murphy said. “I’m working to get Missouri’s United Methodists on the right side of that split.”
Are there things you’d like to get in order that would make your intentions clear for loved ones if you become incapacitated or after you’re gone? Learn more about PYHIO.
Why is Putting Your House in Order Important?
Rev. Michelle Shoger was about to attend the Annual Conference Session preceding her first clergy appointment in 2023 when her husband Scott died suddenly and unexpectedly.
The grief of the tragic loss was devastating for her and her two teenage daughters. They took time to grieve and engage in therapy, and there wasn’t anything that could have been done to prepare for the emotional impact. But beyond the emotions at the time of death, there is another challenge: Those left behind must struggle with logistics.
Read more here.
Ministry Grants
“A small congregation can make a big impact to families and community.”
Once again, in 2024, the Foundation funded a wide array of Ministry Grant proposals. The Foundation board looks for proposals that have a clear plan, meaningful measures of success, and strong connections to mission and positive ministry impact. Since 2001, the Foundation has awarded over $4.4 million in ministry grants.
Read these ministry grant stories from our Foundation Family:
Applying for a ministry grant is easy! Or as one grant applicant puts it, “The online grant application is user friendly, even for us computer-challenged!” Our office is always glad to help if needed. Apply for a ministry grant today!
Stock Gifts
This service of the Foundation is intended to assist those United Methodist charities that do not have the ability to readily receive and process gifts of securities. The annual average value of stock gifts over the last 5 years is $1,073,900.20.
Learn about giving stock gifts.
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