Impact stories

For Everything a Season

The poetry of Ecclesiastes in Chapter 3 speaks of a shared experience in life: things come into being, serve a purpose, and then an ending happens. There is “a time to be born and a time to die” (3:2). This is the case for our human lives. This is the case for projects we work to advance. This is the case even for the life of congregations.

Faith, Family, and Forward Thinking

Phil and Carol Mattox are both natives of Georgia and attended rival high schools outside Atlanta. They met on a blind date arranged by common friends. Fast forward 54 years later, they now have two children and six grandchildren.

Taking a Next Step in Generosity

How do you take a next step to grow your generosity and your faith? For many, it comes from a vision for making a difference with the resources entrusted to us. It also takes a love of neighbor and stepping out in faith because of God’s generosity and grace. Bret and Laura Henderson and their three children are actively involved in College Avenue United Methodist Church in Manhattan, KS. In 2024, they took a next step in growing their generosity to make a difference.

Barlow-Thompson Family Speaks on How Estate Planning Impacted Them

Ashley Prescott Barlow-Thompson and Adam Barlow-Thompson both serve in ministries in the Wichita area. They are one of hundreds of families who have benefited from partnering with the Kansas Methodist Foundation to plan their estate, provide for their family, and support the charitable causes they value most.

Manhattan College Avenue UMC Partners with KMF

College Avenue United Methodist Church in Manhattan is one of may churches that partners with the Kansas Methodist Foundation to manage investments and ensure the church has a bright financial future. As a financial steward independent of church membership, KMF adds value as the church grows resources in a way that reflects United Methodist values.

United Methodist Open Door Story

United Methodist Open Door in Wichita shares how their partnership with the Kansas Methodist Foundation adds value as they fulfill their mission to provide for basic human needs, promote positive life changes, and restore hope and protect dignity. As a steward of their investments and a partner in inspiring people to give, UM Open Door and KMF are a winning combination in alignment with the United Methodist Book of Discipline.

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