Stories

There's More to the Story: Q&A with Joy Horak-Brown

We begin by shining a spotlight on New Hope Housing, where a passionate team is delivering on an ambitious mission and vision: to provide life-stabilizing, affordable permanent housing with support services for people who live on limited incomes.

News and Press Releases

TMF Medallion of Merit Honorees Share Stories of Community

TMF recently awarded its TMF Medallion of Merit, the organization’s highest honor, to Kay Yeager, Bob Dupuy, Bishop Mike McKee and Henry Joyner in recognition of their valuable role at TMF and their contributions to the United Methodist Church.

I Think God’s been Talking to Me

Is the Holy Spirit somehow pushing me to get back to what is most important?

A Conversation with Cheryl Westbrook, Loan Officer

TMF Loan Officer Cheryl Westbrook is a self-proclaimed 'people person' who is passionate about helping others. She was a loan officer at Heartspring Methodist Foundation for seven years before it formally merged with TMF in January 2019.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Rev. Arturo Cadar

Many traditions in one language – How a career prepared me for my calling.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Gladys Ochoa

Healing all wounds – multicultural congregations create encounters with Jesus.

The Border Convocation - a Reflection by Tom Stanton

In the midst of a humanitarian crisis at the border, many church and outreach ministries engaged in border ministries have found it difficult to move “to the balcony” to align purpose and hoped-for outcomes with their programs and activities.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Rev. Robert Ortiz

This week TMF welcomes Rev. Robert Ortiz to reflect on his Hispanic heritage and its significance. Rev. Ortiz is the lead pastor of Asbury Church in San Antonio, Texas.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Rev. Dr. Edgar Bazan.

TMF invited Rev. Dr. Edgar Bazan, a United Methodist minister in the North Texas Conference, to reflect and share his experience and insights as a Mexican immigrant to the United States. Dr. Bazan is the Senior Pastor at Casa Linda UMC in Dallas.