Impact stories

Eby Family Gives Generously through their Donor Advised Fund

Inspired by the generosity of his family and looking for a way to give charitably, Charles and Jean Eby chose the Kansas Methodist Foundation to care for their donor advised fund.

Camp Lakeside – Grant Helps Camp’s Ministry Adapt

When Camp Lakeside applied for a Pathways for Discipleship grant from the Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation, they had no idea that the 2020 summer camping season would quickly come to a halt due to COVID-19.

Emporia FUMC - Building an Endowment for Future Ministry

First United Methodist Church of Emporia had a long-standing endowment program in place, but leadership knew it needed to be streamlined and refocused.

Protecting Family through an Estate Plan

While planning for a trip, Revs. Andrew and Nicole Conard discovered the opportunity to work with John Griffin, through the complementary services Foundation, and it provided the motivation needed to make their estate plan a reality.

Nedra Starkey Gives Back Through a Charitable Gift Annuity

From a young age, Nedra Starkey knew she wanted to be involved in ministry and giving back to others. As a student at Southwestern College in Winfield, KS, Starkey wanted to go to the mission field. Her senior year, she met the love of her life, James (Jim), and they quickly began planning their lives together serving Christ.

Cultivating Generosity to Change Lives

While taking a load of hay to bless fellow ranchers stricken from a massive Kansas wildfire, Lyn Saltzman said to her husband, Gene, “This is our first mission trip!” Little did they know this was the first of many mission opportunities that would become a new beginning in their lives. They had no idea how God would lead them next. They were blessed to be a blessing in ministry and mission.

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