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Four Distinguished Leaders Join Texas Methodist Foundation Board to Advance a Flourishing Church for Generations to Come

Jan 29, 2026

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Four Distinguished Leaders Join Texas Methodist Foundation Board to Advance a Flourishing Church for Generations to Come

Texas Methodist Foundation (TMF) is pleased to announce the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors: Rev. Derrick A. Cyprian, Necia Dexter, Rev. Drew Essen, and Rev. Ross Whiteaker.

Growing Into Elderhood

Jan 27, 2026

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Growing Into Elderhood

Leaders from different contexts gather together not to claim expertise, but to reflect on what it means to live with wisdom, humility, and attentiveness to the long arc of leadership. Elderhood, as the group is exploring it, names both a season of life and an ongoing becoming.

Texas Methodist Foundation’s Grants Ministry Awards $920,000 to 68 Churches and Nonprofit Ministries Across Texas and New Mexico

Jan 7, 2026

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Texas Methodist Foundation’s Grants Ministry Awards $920,000 to 68 Churches and Nonprofit Ministries Across Texas and New Mexico

Our grantees are serving their communities in ways that usher in the spirit of truly loving one’s neighbor. Whether it’s a hot meal, a pathway to stability, a safe place for children to grow, or a vibrant worshiping community for Deaf students, these ministries remind us that hope is abundant.

A Generous Spirit That Shines for Generations

Dec 10, 2025

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A Generous Spirit That Shines for Generations

When Scott Roberts was only ten years old, his father brought him and his two older brothers to First United Methodist Church in La Porte, Texas. Over time, the early Sunday mornings, hymns, and friendly handshakes became meaningful. Scott’s father’s quiet faith and dedication started to influence him deeply and left a lasting mark.

What Does It Mean to Lead in the AI Era?

Nov 25, 2025

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What Does It Mean to Lead in the AI Era?

Participants explored how generative AI can certainly accelerate everyday tasks — from program development and communication workflows to analyzing ministry metrics — but the conversation pointed toward something deeper.

Attention as a Sacred Act

Oct 21, 2025

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Attention as a Sacred Act

When nineteen innovators from across the country became Wesleyan Impact Partners’ Phygital Preaching Fellows in 2024, they set out to explore how the Gospel might take new form at the intersection of the physical and digital.