VAUM Foundation

Your Partner in Ministry

[VAUM Foundation @vaumf]

How Can You Make the Offering Moment Matter?

Join the Foundation for this free webinar on transforming the offering into an opportunity to participate in God’s work: Aug. 4, 2026, 11 a.m. to noon
https://t.co/pFQIJez5Po

#stewardship #bestpractices #meaningfulgood #umcchurches

[VAUM Foundation @vaumf]

The Foundation wishes all our partners and friends a safe and joyous celebration of our nation’s founding!

https://t.co/nfbqhimPvx

#meaningfulgood #umcchurches #vaumf #IndependenceDay #250years

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Our President & CEO, Rev. Dr. Steven J. Summers, shared at #AC2026 how the Foundation is here for your church: funding, investing, lending & training. Whatever your church needs, we can help you meet financial goals.
https://t.co/nfbqhimhFZ
#umchurches #meaningfulgood

[VAUM Foundation @vaumf]

The Foundation team launched our own 5K at Annual Conference 2026. Getting steps in and charged up to support UMC churches in Virginia!

https://t.co/nfbqhimhFZ

#meaningfulgood #grants #umcchurches #vaumf #vaumdevco #AC2026 #churchfinances

[VAUM Foundation @vaumf]

Find out how the Foundation can help your church at booths 25 & 26 at AC2026.

We’ll also donate $5 in your name to a ministry within the Virginia Conference.

https://t.co/nfbqhimhFZ

#meaningfulgood #umcchurches #vaumf #vaumdevco #AC2026 #grants

[VAUM Foundation @vaumf]

The Foundation launches the Foundery Endowment, a new philanthropic and development engine to help UMC churches and ministries build sustainable financial resources.

Share the good news to build meaningful good!

https://t.co/r6GH3cDAbF

#meaningfulgood #grants #umcchurches

[VAUM Foundation @vaumf]

Explore real-world strategies making an impact in UMC churches across Virginia at our Lunch&Learn @AC2026.

• making the most of the summer season
• endowments
• lending solutions
• building a culture of generosity

6/19/26
12:30 – 1:30 PM

https://t.co/rrEumJHRfj

#vaumf

[VAUM Foundation @vaumf]

How to sustain ministry over time?
Q1 of 2026 saw some market turbulence. But stewardship means to stay patient & aligned with long-term purpose. A powerful example of why this kind of stewardship matters: https://t.co/M7btpipcY0
#ministry #churchfinances #investing #vaumf

[VAUM Foundation @vaumf]

Does your church need guidance on strategic financial planning? This past Sunday, our president & CEO, Steve Summers, shared knowledge with Good Shepherd UMC in Henrico, VA.

#churchfinances #investing #buildingthekingdom #vaumf

https://t.co/nfbqhimhFZ

[VAUM Foundation @vaumf]

A shoutout to our expert partners from Merrill Lynch and Bank of America who shared current market trends at our Annual Investors' Briefing (AIB) today. Churches can invest in our four funds -- learn more:
https://t.co/ku93qP01Kx

#investing #churchfinance #umchurches #vaumf

[VAUM Foundation @vaumf]

Last call to learn from our expert partners at Merrill Lynch: 10 a.m on 5/21. Free via Zoom:

https://t.co/z2wBzHV5dk

#investing #churchfinance #umchurches #vaumf S

[VAUM Foundation @vaumf]

Would you like an expert take on current investing?
Join our Annual Investors' Briefing (AIB) on 5/21, 10 a.m.

https://t.co/z2wBzHV5dk

#investing #churchfinance #umchurches #vaumf

[VAUM Foundation @vaumf]

STARTING NEXT WEEK -- Webinar series on financial management for #umcclergy

📅 Wednesdays, 4/29–6/10
⏰ 1:30–3:00 PM (Zoom)
🎓 Earn 1.0 CEU
💻 Free (just purchase the workbook!)

Build healthy financial habits. 🙌

https://t.co/H1wT3xihID

#finances #FinanceSavvy #vaumf #vumpi

[VAUM Foundation @vaumf]

He is risen, He is risen, indeed!!

The Foundation and DevCo wish all our friends and clients a blessed Easter, remembering the gift of forgiveness and resurrection through our Lord and Savior!

#Easter2026 #HeIsRisen #EasterBlessings

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How to strengthen & align financial well-being with faith? Join Saving Grace for Clergy, a FREE Wesleyan-based webinar series for VAUMC clergy:
📅 Wed., 4/29–6/10
⏰ 1–3 PM (Zoom)
🎓 Earn 1.0 CEU
Build healthy financial habits. 🙌https://t.co/H1wT3xihID
#finances #umcclergy

[VAUM Foundation @vaumf]

A VAUMF planning lunch with a team that embraces excellence & collaboration in service to our investors, loan clients & partners in ministry… all to the glory of God!

#churchfinances #umchurches #vaumf #devco #teamspirit

https://t.co/ZyIlHjdYDe

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Periods of financial market volatility can feel unsettling. Such volatility impacts everyone. As people of faith we are invited to maintain perspective. Learn more:

https://t.co/rv6sQeXyHH

#market #MarketVolatility #stocks #investing #churchfinances #umchurches

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Want an expert take on current investing? Join us online: 5/21, 10-11 AM
Learn from our expert partners at @MerrillLynch's Global Institutional Consulting @ our Annual Investors' Briefing (AIB). More details soon.

#investing #churchfinance #umchurches #vaumf #aib

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Need Help Planning Today for Tomorrow’s Ministry?
Share your perspective on financial priorities for your church via this short survey.

https://t.co/7mbJ9olCjZ

#survey #umchurches #churchfinances #vaumf

[VAUM Foundation @vaumf]

The Foundation is giving a $50,000 grant to fund an independent-living learning space for youth at @Shineforth to teach life skills to young adults aging out of foster care. Learn more: https://t.co/4IkygAsObs

#ShineForth #fostercare #IndependentLiving #learningforlife #vaumf