Stories

Thanks Be to God for Jim Turley
My long-time friend and colleague Jim Turley has passed on to his next form of life. For Jim, the journey couldn’t have been very long – he seemed always to have at least one foot in heaven already.
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Six Distinguished Leaders Join TMF Board
The Texas Methodist Foundation (TMF) announced six new board members who will each help support the organization’s work “to empower the Church in the achievement of its God-appointed mission.”
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2022 Tax Seminars
The Texas Methodist Foundation (TMF) is sponsoring seminars for clergy and church staff or laity participating in the financial management of the local church.
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President Tom Locke announces plans to retire in 2022
Texas Methodist Foundation (TMF) President Tom Locke has announced he will retire in 2022 after 33 years with the organization.
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TMF reveals updated branding to match evolving identity
New look reflects a mission to empower the Church through creating cultures of purpose, generosity, and courage.
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Connecting Faith and Giving through a Donor Advised Fund
Through the Donor Advised Fund the Snyders will support the mission of their church and further the work of the Essilor Vision Foundation. Moreover, Brad will continue to live out the example of generosity his parents set for him.
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The Story of Sound
By embracing their own imagination, Bee Creek UMC developed The Harbor to highlight the rich connections between the storytelling of songs and the storytelling of faith.
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TMF Welcomes Wendy Abel as Director of Grants Ministry
Dynamic leader in serving under-resourced communities brings expertise in outcomes and transformational change to the Texas Methodist Foundation’s growing grants ministry.
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The Gift of Music
“We wanted to follow in Charles Wesley’s footsteps by developing a core group of young adult musicians who could work with local churches,” Pastor of the United Campus Ministry at Texas State University, Todd Salmi shared.
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