Donor Stories

Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to our organization and others.

A Lasting Legacy
A Lasting Legacy
Rev. Katie Pearce glows when she talks about the legacy First UMC, Morrilton, receives from the late Lt. Gov. Nathan Gordon's endowment...
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Honoring our Bishops
Honoring our Bishops
Each year Rev. Jimmy and Lorraine Mosby choose to make a second-mile gift to support The Methodist Foundation and to honor...
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For the Good of All
For the Good of All
Former Foundation board member, Joyce Peck believes the Foundation works for the good of all United Methodists in Arkansas. She cites...
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An Answered Prayer
An Answered Prayer
Rev. Roy Beth Kelley had a dilemma. After receiving a call to ministry, the full-time attorney served as a local pastor for several years. Then she...
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Light of Her Life
Light of Her Life
The late Lucile Barnett, a retired art teacher, painted a light-filled impression of First United Methodist Church in Little Rock back in 1962. Her faith...
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Transforming Lives for Christ
Transforming Lives for Christ
Rev. Mark Norman, Southeast District Superintendent, sees The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas supporting the ministries of The Church in...
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Laying the Groundwork
Laying the Groundwork
Every organization needs people who can be counted on to provide ongoing support. For The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas, that...
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A Solid Choice
A Solid Choice
Nancy and Craig Wood are leaders at First United Methodist Church in Little Rock. They are pleased to know The Methodist Foundation for...
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A Congregation of Lawyers
A Congregation of Lawyers
Bill Waddell has been getting United Methodist attorneys together to talk about how to better serve their local churches since 2008. For several...
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A Wise Steward of Resources
A Wise Steward of Resources
Local church endowment funds can be a powerful way to expand the church's ministry," said Rev. C. E. McAdoo, senior pastor of Geyer...
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