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2020 Wayne C. Barrett Steward Leader Award Applications Now Available
We want to recognize congregations who demonstrate a culture of generosity and outstanding stewardship practices. Caring for the hungry in your community? Providing after school program to kids in your neighborhood? If your church has a creative ministry that serves "outside the box" we want to hear from you!


Deadline is March 15th.
Have You Considered an nvestment in the Michigan Area Loan Fund?

Are you interested in helping to build and expand churches while earning income at the same time? Since 1969, this ministry has been growing local congregations by providing mortgage loans and promissory notes. The fund accepts investments from individuals, churches and ministry organizations throughout Michigan. Current interest rates are 2.75%.

Clergy Benefits Academy-
February 17th-19th
Oklahoma City, OK
We are offering $500 Grants to attend this event! The academy is for all ages and stages of ministry--there is something for everyone! Topics included: Wills and Estate Planning, Achieving Financial Wellness, Clergy Tax Laws, UM Pension Benefit Review and Understanding and Overseeing Church Finances. There is even a special class for clergy spouses.

David Bell, President & Executive Director, is one of the presenters. The event is sponsored by Wespath.

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Have You Considered A Donor Advised Fund?
Are you looking for a simple, flexible tool that allows you to manage and maximize your giving to support the causes that matter most to you? Would you like to have the ability to make a single significant gift to support multiple charities? Are you interested in a way to simplify your annual and lifetime charitable giving? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider creating a donor advised fund (or DAF).

Helping Faithful People Live Generous Lives for Over 90 Years
www.UMFMichigan.org
1.888.451.1929
Info@UMFMichigan.org