Stories

Message from the President

One Day at a Time

For many, “One day at a time” is a casual phrase, something said without great thought or intended meaning. For my mother, pictured here, they were holy words, as they are for our family today, words that come out in special circumstances.

Preaching Truth

In this blog, Gil Rendle, retired TMF Sr. Vice President, explores the importance of preaching as a primary tool of leadership for a pastor.

The Epworth League

Thinking about her Methodist History class at Perkins and a post-Civil War movement called the Epworth League, which provided discipleship experiences and leadership development for young adults, Katie realized the UMC had nothing similar in place.

Message from the President

Bynum Miers Stewarded Potential, Moment by Moment

Bynum Miers was a McMurry graduate, committed Methodist, and avid philanthropist. On Christmas Day, we lost a stalwart champion of TMF.

JFON and Texas Impact Collaborate

Our New Year Spotlight shines on San Antonio Region Justice For Our Neighbors (SARJFON), which provides quality, affordable legal services to low-income immigrants, refugees and asylum-seekers, and its 2019 collaboration with Texas Impact.

Matryoshka Haus

As we begin 2020, TMF shines a light on a story of faith and innovative ministry, Matryoshka Haus. In 2019, TMF grants provided a grant to this UK-based ministry that is expanding its mission in the US and working with UMC congregations.

Message from the President

Reflections on John Lennon, Mark Beardsley and Jesus Christ

“Peace is not something you wish for: it’s something you make, something you do, something you are, and something you give away.”

Iconoclast Artists

We’re turning our Christmas Season Spotlight on Iconoclast Artists, a free arts program in Houston and Galveston, Texas, that gives young creative minds from disadvantaged situations a chance to speak out through written, visual and performance art.

Blessed to be a Blessing

Corazon Ministries in the heart of San Antonio celebrated its 20th year in 2019. Corazon Ministries began in 1999 when the Travis Park UMC youth group started a pancake breakfast on Sundays to minister to people living on the street.