1. People Churches Innovation
PATHWAYS
People Churches Innovation

2. “PASS THE TORCH” SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Asbury Theological Seminary
Gina Tyler
John Lewis
Saint Paul School of Theology
Marsha Haney
Alex Rossow
Mary Webster
Richard Webster
Suzanne Werthmann
United Theological Seminary
Dorothy Ellsworth
Stacy Ellsworth
Iliff School of Theology
Marcee Binder
Julie King
Wesley Theological Seminary
Mary Courtney
People

3. People 2016 Dollars for Scholars Recipients
Chelsea R. Bearrick, Chanute First UMC
Morgan K. Beougher, Stockton UMC
Bryant C. Belden, Mulvane UMC
Chase F. Branstetter, Derby Woodlawn UMC
Brookelyn E. Brown, Arkansas City First UMC
Krissa D. Dearden, Scott City First UMC
Charlene R. Dick, Zenda UMC
Frankie S. Farrant, Meriden UMC
Kaitlyn G. Holler, Protection UMC
Shayla A.R. Jordan, Wichita Aldersgate UMC
Bethany R. Manny, Hutchinson Trinity UMC
Brian L. Peck, Wellington First UMC
Brian A. Vancuren, Conway Springs UMC
Madison R. Wendt, Chanute First UMC
Rebecca H. Wendt, Chanute First UMC
People

4. Rev. Paul F. Holmes Memorial Scholarship Fund
Continuing Education
Recipients
Rev. Ashlee Alley
Process Communication
Rev. Russell Brown
Spiritual Formation Renewal
Rev. Nicole Conard
Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator
Rev. Amy Lippoldt
Advancing Pastoral Leadership
Rev. Dr. Connie Wilson
Spiritual Formation Renewal
Rev. Dr. Shelly Petz
The Academy for Spiritual Formation
People

5. People Love and . . . Charitable Gift Annuities
Charitable Gift Annuities provide income for the life of the annuitant and the remainder of the charitable gift benefits a United Methodist Church or ministry designated by the donor.
Ruth Ann Pile
Crestview UMC, Topeka
People
Rev. Tom and Mrs. Phyllis Schneider
Trinity Heights UMC, Newton

6. Pathways To
Impact Ministry
Churches

7. Annual Commitment Program Year-Round Stewardship Education
Services and Programs
Capital Campaigns
Arkansas City, First UMC
Hiawatha, First UMC
McPherson UMC
Annual Commitment Program
Generosity Seminars
Year-Round Stewardship Education
Legacy Giving
Marketing Program
Churches

8. Churches 2016 Total Distributions - $4,942,469
Church, Conference & Other Managed Funds - $3,185,186
Split Interest Trusts - $226,885
Gift Annuities - $150,238
Charitable Trusts- $550,622
Unrestricted Funds - $829,536
Churches

9. Churches 2016 Total Assets - $48,821,137

10. Innovation CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION
“It is a way for United Methodists to invest their money
in a way that helps other United Methodists
fulfill their mission.”
– Bruce Schwyhart
Foundation Board Chairperson
Winfield, KS
Innovation

11. Innovation CHURCH DEVELOPMENT LOAN FUND St. James UMC, Bellevue, NE
“FIRST” Nebraska UM Church Loan
Innovation
Church Loans Allow Ministry In Ways Never Dreamed Possible

12. Innovation CHURCH DEVELOPMENT LOAN FUND
First United Methodist Church, El Dorado
Renovation Project
Innovation
Church Loans Allow Ministry In Ways Never Dreamed Possible

13. Innovation “PATHWAYS FOR DISCIPLESHIP” ENDOWMENT FUNDS
1. Leadership Education Fund
support for seminary education and continuing education
2. Children/Youth Program Fund
support programming for children, youth and young adult ministries
3. Ministry and Outreach Grant Fund
provides ministry grants for local churches
4. Foundation Sustaining the Witness Fund
support efforts of the Foundation
Innovation
Connecting United Methodists with Causes that Matter

14. People Churches Innovation●
People Churches Innovation