Happy All Saints Day!  

Saints? We aren’t Catholic. Why do United Methodists celebrate All Saints Day? All Saints Day is a celebration Sunday that is not necessarily on the highlight reel of important Sundays for the average United Methodist. Most church goers do not mark it on their...
Strategic Partnerships Propelling Churches

Strategic Partnerships Propelling Churches

Since 1996, the Methodists Helping Methodists Fund has connected the investments of Methodists to provide competitive loans for churches. In 2010, the Foundation realized it could only fund very small loans for projects like boilers and roofing projects. In response,...
The Restroom that Changed Everything

The Restroom that Changed Everything

CRAWFORD, CO: In the small town of Crawford, CO, where you’ll find a handful of shops and a tight-knit community, lives are being changed thanks to robust services provided and critical upgrades implemented at the Crawford Community United Methodist Church. This...
Does your church REALLY value children?

Does your church REALLY value children?

GOLDEN, CO: When I first began serving at the Foundation, I frequently brought my young daughter with me to different churches on Sunday mornings. She loved going off to Sunday school after the children’s time, while I attended worship. One day, I picked her up in the...
Unique Capital Campaign Drives Massive Results

Unique Capital Campaign Drives Massive Results

ARVADA, COLORADO: “Do NOT turn in your pledge card today!” This is the first time members of Arvada United Methodist Church had ever heard these words from Dr. Amy Gearhart. That’s because this campaign was different. It was intended to benefit the long-term future of...
Avoid Financial Misconduct

Avoid Financial Misconduct

Avoid Financial Misconduct(better known as FRAUD!) In my time in this position, I have witnessed several churches experience fraud. One person was prosecuted to the full extent of the law; this was their third offense for fraud. Nobody at the church had checked their...
Tech and Faith: Is God In Control of Your Operating System?

Tech and Faith: Is God In Control of Your Operating System?

Chris Portell, Founder of Tech I.T. Up Grand Junction, COLORADO: Western slope churches are reaching youth with innovative program that teaches young people about God while they learn how to build computers. “Instilling the love God has for us into our children is one...
Reducing Stress for Pastors $250 at a Time

Reducing Stress for Pastors $250 at a Time

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO: During the Christmas season last year, Methodists Helping Methodists was asked to build programming to assist churches with their finances. During this process, we discovered that church leaders, especially appointed pastors, were...