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.
College Avenue United Methodist Church in Manhattan is one of many 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 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.
Dan and Jenny Bennett of Wichita Chapel Hill United Methodist Church share how their partnership with the Kansas Methodist Foundation helped them create a plan for their future. Using the resource of our expert estate planner, John Griffin, the Bennett’s were well served both in their estate planning and in their ability to make a generous gift to organization’s they care about supporting in the future.
A booklet titled, To My Loved Ones, is now available from the Kansas Methodist Foundation. By sharing your preferences today, your loved ones will experience greater peace of mind later. Proper planning equips the people you care about with the information they need to settle your affairs and make the right choices.
This guide is designed to help you think about questions your family will need to answer when you pass away. Please share with loved ones that you've recorded your wishes and personal information. Keep your completed planner in a safe but familiar place so that your family can find it, perhaps alongside your estate documents and other important papers like deeds, titles, insurance policies, and tax returns. You may also want to provide a copy to loved ones who are likely to assist with your end-of-life arrangements.
For questions, please contact us at info@kansasmethodistfoundation.org or 620-664-9623.
How do you get started? You have two options!
Option 1) Our Online Cohort option allows you to join other learners for three, one-hour sessions via Zoom where content will be presented live and you can engage in group dialogue. Materials are available for download or in hard copy versions upon request. Between each session, a staff member will reach out and schedule a one-on-one meeting (usually via Zoom) to answer questions and assist you in putting your plans in place.
Register for an Online Cohort HERE!
Option 2) Our On-Demand option allows you to enroll in the course and start lessons at any time that fits your schedule. Lessons are presented via video and course materials are available for download or in hard copy versions upon request. Between each session, a staff member will reach out and schedule a one-on-one meeting (usually via Zoom) to answer questions and assist you in putting your plans in place.
Register for our On-Demand program HERE!
Make your Plan. Leave your Legacy. For questions, please contact Tyler Curtis at tyler@kansasmethodistfoundation.org.