North Georgia United Methodist - Multiplying Financial Resources for Mission and Ministry

Bearing Fruit for God's Glory - 2009 Annual Report
Just as the branches are connected to the vine, so exists a living connection between the Georgia United Methodist Foundation and the churches, agencies and individuals of The United Methodist Church. In this year's Annual Report, we celebrate how this vital connection produces an abundance of fruit that helps fulfill our mission...   Read Annual Report...

Capital Campaign Transforms How Watkinsville First UMC Conducts Ministry
In 2009, with the help of the Georgia United Methodist Foundation, Watkinsville First UMC launched a $1.6 million capital campaign to build and furnish a fellowship Center. When complete in spring 2011, the multi-purpose space will transform how this 700+ member church conducts ministry.   More...  

Loan to Saint Mark UMC Lays Groundwork for Future Ministries
Saint Mark UMC in Atlanta has a long history of drawing people to Christ through its missions and outreach ministries. The Breakfast Club and Supper Club feed over 120 homeless persons weekly. Every year, members and staff alike participate in numerous building projects to assist needy families living in Atlanta, rural Central Appalachia and Honduras.   More...

Scholarship Blesses Seminary Student
From the world's perspective, Judd Drake of Irwinton, Georgia had it all: a loving wife, three healthy children, a well-established law practice and a fabulous dream home. Yet, in spite of his many "successes," he felt empty inside.

Three years ago, the Rev. Drake's life changed     More...   

New & Revitalized Congregational Development's
Investment Grows the Kingdom
New and Revitalized Congregational Development (NRCD) is a vital ministry of The South Georgia Conference. New church plants like Harvest Church in Byron, The Chapel Brunswick and The Pointe in Leesburg have helped to boost attendance by approximately 5,000 worshippers each week.     More...  

A Fruitful Legacy Provides Future Income
Although Ernest and Faye Geeslin of Albany, Georgia have passed away, they continue to bear fruit for God's glory through the $2+ million legacy gift they left behind.

"Faye Geeslin was the last to survive. Through her will, she established a permanent endowment fund that will     More...

Foundation Supports Socially Responsible Investing
The United Methodist Church has a long history of social involvement. John Wesley, Methodism's founder, proclaimed, "the gospel of Christ knows no religion, but social; no holiness but social holiness." Wesley believed and expected that "the people called Methodists"   More...  

North and South Georgia United Methodist Foundations Announce Merger
The North Georgia United Methodist Foundation and The South Georgia United Methodist Foundation announced plans to merge effective January 1, 2010. The boards of trustees of both foundations unanimously approved this merger. More... 

Growing Ministries While Growing Investments
Whenever churches, agencies and individuals like the Rev. Herchel Sheets and his wife, Gladys, invest in the Georgia United Methodist Foundation's Development Fund, they are helping to grow ministries while growing their investments.   More...   

Bethlehem First UMC Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony
With the support of the Georgia United Methodist Foundation, Bethlehem First UMC launched a capital campaign in May 2008. On March 29, 2009, they hosted a groundbreaking ceremony in celebration of Phase 1 of their building expansion.   More...

Scholarships Support Future Leaders of the United Methodist Church
In addition to providing permanent endowed scholarships, the Georgia United Methodist Foundation partners with the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation, higher education institutions and local churches to support future leaders of The United Methodist Church.   More...

The Foundation is a Blessing to Action Ministries
The Georgia United Methodist Foundation supports many vital ministries in the North and South Georgia Conferences including Simpsonwood, Murphy-Harpst, the Housing and Homeless Council and Action Ministries.

"The Foundation has been a blessing to Action Ministries in many ways.  More...

Donor Advised Fund Meets Pastor's Charitable Giving Needs
The Rev. Chris Barbieri, minister of discipleship at Sandy Springs UMC, faced a dilemma. He needed to dispose of appreciated stock, but wanted his charitable contributions to be spread out over time to benefit multiple Christian
based organizations.  More...

Foundation Helps Bethlehem First UMC Launch
$3.25 Million Capital Campaign
Membership at Bethlehem First UMC has doubled since 2001 when it moved into its current facility funded by the late Harold Harrison. Sunday school attendance has also increased dramatically, forcing members to hold class in every space available.  More...