Presentations and Preaching

The Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation offers a variety of presentations throughout the year. In addition, Foundation staff are available to preach in weekend church services. If you are interested in a staff member preaching or presenting for your church/organization, please let us know online or contacting our office.

Learn & Grow Seminar Series

Each month the Foundation hosts a Learn & Grow seminar on various topics for clergy and laity.

May 11 - How to Talk to People about Giving
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Guest Presenter: Dustin Cooper, Horizons Stewardship

Do you find it difficult to talk about money? In the May seminar, Dustin Cooper of Horizon’s Stewardship will discuss why talking about money is hard for pastors, financial challenges facing the church today, and 5 Disciplines of Financially Thriving Churches.

June 10 - The Power of Storytelling
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Presenter: Dr. Sarah Diamond, Director of Legacy Giving

Miss a seminar? Recordings of the seminars are available to view online at your convenience.

	Basics of Social Security and Retirement Taxes - Part 1 Click here to watch
	Basics of Social Security and Retirement Taxes - Part 2 Click here to watch
	Clergy Taxes Click here to download handouts
	Estate Planning Click here to watch
	Visioning for Your Church During Times of Change Click here to watch
	How the Foundation Can Support Your Ministry Click here to watch
	Understanding the CARES Act and Charitable Giving in 2020 Click here to watch

Workshops

The Foundation offers Leaving a Lasting Legacy regional church training workshops to help equip pastors and lay persons to begin and/or grow their Planning Giving Program. A Legacy Ministry (Endowment Ministry) is about inviting persons of your congregation to leave a lasting legacy through a planned gift. This ministry is based on the belief that God is still at work in the community and by giving generously you can change lives of those who will come after you.

Please check back for the 2021 workshop dates. A recording of the workshop is available online to view at your convenience.

Preaching

Our mission is to strengthen churches and individuals to be financially healthy. Staff are available to preach during weekend services throughout the year on God’s call in our lives to be a generous people. The message can focus either on leaving a lasting legacy or on annual stewardship.

Presentations

	Five Ways to Give Generously Individuals can support the work and ministry of your church or organization in a variety of ways through giving now or in making plans for future gifts. Through planned giving, individuals can maximize tax benefits and leave a lasting legacy. This presentation can be used in conjunction with a sermon on legacy giving. Who: Everyone Time: 45 – 60 minutes This presentation is also available in an online format. Click here for the link.
	Legacy Giving Program Tips and tools for establishing and/or growing your planned giving program to help further the ministries of your church or organization. Who: Trustees/Committee Members Time: 45 – 60 minutes
	Investing with the Foundation Learn more about investment options with the Foundation and investing for the future. Who: Trustees/Committee Members Time: 30 – 45 minutes
	Generosity 101 & the Ministry of the Foundation God calls us to live generous lives. Through the generosity of others, we can enjoy the things we have today. This presentation discusses ways in which the Foundation can support your church or organization in living out its missional calling. Who: Everyone Time: 30 – 45 minutes

Ready to take the next step? Schedule a presentation today. Preaching and presentations can be scheduled online or by contacting our office.

Already have your presentation scheduled? Check out the materials for promoting the event.