Money Monday Video Series: Focusing on What Matters Most

This fall,  I started something new for the Virginia United Methodist Foundation called “Money Monday,” a short-form video series on social media.

Every Monday, I share a video with a straightforward goal: to help people feel more confident and faithful about money.

The idea came from conversations I was having with pastors and lay leaders across Virginia. Over and over, I heard the same thing: “We know stewardship matters, but it feels complicated or intimidating.” I wanted to change that. So instead of another long workshop or webinar, I picked up my phone, hit record, and started talking about what matters most.

These videos are usually under 90 seconds, but they’ve opened the door to deeper engagement and practical discipleship. Each post reminds me that stewardship doesn’t have to feel heavy or complicated. When we bring creativity and accessibility into the conversation, people lean in.

You can find “Money Monday” on all of the Foundation’s social channels. I hope you’ll join me there, share the videos with your church, and be part of this growing community learning how faith and finances can work hand in hand for good.

To view the series, go to: www.youtube.com/@vaumf/shorts.

By the Rev. Chris Allen, VP of Investments & Lending
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