Each year, the Virginia United Methodist Foundation holds the Annual Investors’ Briefing (AIB) so our churches and clients can learn about current economic trends and the performance of our four investment funds from our partners at Merrill Lynch. Join us for this special annual event, held virtually so you can join from anywhere! Learn more […]
In my years as a local church pastor and stewardship coach, I’ve seen a consistent pattern: healthy-giving churches think differently about money. They don’t just raise funds – they form disciples. They don’t just meet budgets – they build a culture of generosity. Below are five key practices I’ve seen in churches with thriving, sustainable […]
April 17, 2025 (GLEN ALLEN, Va.) – The Virginia United Methodist Foundation (VAUMF) has created and filled the new role of vice president of philanthropy and development to lead fundraising initiatives for the Foundation’s grants and other programs benefitting churches within the Virginia United Methodist Conference (VAUMC). The Rev. Dr. Matt Charlton will assume this […]
GLEN ALLEN, Va. (April 4, 2025) – The Virginia United Methodist Foundation (VAUMF) announces the appointment of a new president to lead the Foundation and its affiliate, Virginia United Methodist Development Company (DEVCO). The Rev. Dr. Steven J. Summers will begin his term as president of both organizations on July 1, 2025. Dr. Summers is […]
February 27, 2024 (Glen Allen, VA) – The Virginia United Methodist Foundation (VAUMF) is pleased to announce two staffing changes to their team. The Rev. Chris Allen of Tampa, Fla., will start March 31, 2025, in the new role of vice president of lending and investments. Mr. Allen has a Master of Divinity degree from […]
4th Annual Golf Classic Brickshire Golf Club Providence Forge, VA October 22, 2024 On October 22, 2024, 13 teams of enthusiastic golfers arrived at the Brickshire Golf Club in Providence Forge, Virginia, for the Foundation’s fourth annual Golf Classic. The tournament was held to raise awareness for the Foundation’s grants ministry and to support one […]
Each year, the Virginia United Methodist Foundation awards a limited number of grants to Virginia United Methodist Churches and affiliated agencies of the Virginia United Methodist Conference. The Virginia United Methodist Foundation (VAUMF) is pleased to announce we are awarding a total of $61,128 in grants to 25 organizations. Since the grants program was launched […]
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Saving Grace is a program designed to teach about financial well-being and provide tools to help with managing, giving, saving, spending and debt. The Christian-based program incorporating Wesleyan values consists of six lessons, with three special sections specifically written for clergy. The clergy sections cover the unique rules that apply to pastor compensation, clergy […]
The Virginia United Methodist Foundation (VAUMF) was launched in 1971 to provide stewardship education and manage assets for local churches, districts and agencies of the Virginia United Methodist Conference (VAUMC). Our mission is to offer support with financial management to the United Methodist churches and organizations within the conference. We offer two types of investment […]