Join us for a webinar on Wednesday, April 30th

The Foundation, in partnership with the Iowa Annual Conference, presents Ministry in Economically Challenging Times: Resources for You and Your Congregation, a webinar open to everyone to attend.

Topics to be discussed include strategies for financial stability during volatile economic times, helpful resources offered by the Foundation and Conference and more!

Click here for more details and to register. Then join us on Zoom next Wednesday, April 30th at 11:30am. We look forward to seeing you there!

HELP loans open June 1st

If you are a pastor with student loan debt, the Foundation wants to help you with a HELP loan! In our Higher Education Loan Partners program, the Foundation refinances student debt (up to $50,000) at a very low rate, allowing participants to save hundreds, if not thousands, in interest payments. Loan applications are accepted annually from June 1st - September 1st.

To qualify, a pastor must have served in the Iowa Annual Conference for at least one year, complete the Foundation's financial education course, and plan to serve in the Iowa Conference for the length of the loan. Find the full list of criteria and download the application on our website.

1st Quarter performance now posted

The Foundation's performance numbers for 1st Quarter 2025 are now available, and all account statements have been sent.

We encourage account holders to review these figures alongside their statements each quarter, and to read the full Quarterly Performance Report.

Feel free to reach out anytime to discuss your church's investments or investment strategy. To schedule a meeting, contact us at info@iumf.org or 515-974-8927.

Questions about tariffs?

Wondering how today's economic shifts and tariffs might impact your investments? The Foundation has compiled these useful resources to help you navigate the uncertainty:

• How to Invest Through Tariff Turbulence
• Trump Tariffs: What's Next for Investors?
• Three Things that Could Ease Tariff Jitters (podcast)
• Navigating the Shifting Landscape of Global Tariffs

More resources

Stelter: Harnessing the Power of AI in Planned Giving

Lewis Center: Becoming a Future-Ready Church (Youtube)