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September-October 2024

Foundation trustees, Bishop Darryl Starnes and Gaye Nell Heck, joined Dr. Jack Jackson, Foundation president, onstage in Gothenburg, Sweden to announce the 2024 recipient of the "So That The World May Know Jesus" grant. This is the second time the grant has been awarded since the Dr. H. Eddie and Mary Nell Fox Endowment for Evangelism was established.

Foundation Awards Second "So That The World May Know Jesus" Grant from Fox Endowment

The Foundation for Evangelism awarded its second “So That The World May Know Jesus Grant” from the Dr. H. Eddie and Mary Nell Fox Endowment for Evangelism to Wesley College in Mwanza, Tanzania. This grant will allow development of curriculum to train pastors for evangelism in the Tanzanian context. The award was announced at the World Methodist Conference in Gothenburg, Sweden on Friday, August 16, 2024, to an audience of friends, colleagues, and those whose lives and faith were impacted by the ministry of Eddie and Mary Nell Fox.

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Angela Young Joins Foundation Team

Chances are, if you contact the Foundation, you will speak with Angela Young. Angela joined The Foundation for Evangelism team in July as the Executive Assistant to the President. She came to the Foundation from the Smoky Mountain District of The United Methodist Church, and has worked in the marketing and banking sectors.

Angela says that she "enjoys being part of a team that supports one another doing good in the world. I'm looking forward to helping celebrate the Foundation's 75th anniversary this year, and seeing what God has in store for the future!"

Lake Junaluska Theologian in Residence - Dr. Michael Adam Beck Sponsored by Foundation

Rev. Dr. Michael Adam Beck, Director of the Fresh Expressions House of Studies at United Theological Seminary, was the Theologian in Residence at Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center July 28-31. Michael led worship, devotionals, and three workshops on Fresh Expressions.

Foundation Receives $1.25 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.

The Foundation for Evangelism is pleased to announce it has received a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Thriving Congregations Initiative. The grant will provide support for Catalytic Cohorts of Clergy and Laity to Lead Thriving Congregations. These training cohorts, along with innovation grants, will empower smaller congregations to launch new evangelistic experiments and initiatives.

Engaging the Ministry of the Laity Virtual Event Now Available Online

The Foundation for Evangelism celebrated 75 years of lay-focused grant making at its Engaging the Ministry of the Laity Virtual Event premiere on September 12. The video is now available on YouTube, so make sure to watch and share if you missed it (or watch it again and share with a friend!)

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Join Us Online for Two More Virtual Events!

Join us October 17 at 7pm Eastern/6pm Central for a virtual event highlighting the Foundation's Equipping the Local Church grant area. Plan to join the event premiere to chat with staff, grant recipients, and other viewers!

Then be sure to join us as The Foundation for Evangelism celebrates 75 years of evangelistic ministry! You’re invited to join the celebration and help us launch toward our 100th! Visit us online at FoundationForEvangelism.org/75years

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The Foundation has been a steady presence for 3/4 of a century, equipping laity, gospel leaders and churches to invite their neighbors to the Christian journey. The vision we have for the next 25 years is that our grants will be a catalyst to invite more people to life-transforming relationship with Jesus Christ.

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