Leadership Ministries

The Clergy Growth and Renewal Fund has been established by The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas to provide financial support for clergy in the Arkansas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church to experience events that promote personal or spiritual growth and perfecting professional skills. These funds are available to Elders, Deacons, and Local Pastors under appointment.

The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas is committed to providing funding for events and continuing education opportunities that provide congregational members with new and innovative approaches to leadership in a local congregation.

The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas is committed to providing funding for Laity and Clergy training in specialized areas of ministries such as Music, Youth Ministry, Spiritual Direction, Christian Education, as well as other professional fields of study.

The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas is proud to give $52,000 in scholarships to 52 students receiving 2022 Dollars for Scholars awards to begin or continue their education at United Methodist colleges, universities, and seminaries.

LITTLE ROCK, ARK. (June 24, 2021) – The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas is proud to make $49,000 in scholarship contributions to 49 students receiving 2021 Dollars for Scholars awards to begin or continue their education at United Methodist colleges, universities, and seminaries.

The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas is honored to partner with the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation in the creation of The Micah Fellows Program, a 9-month learning community for faith and community leaders in Arkansas designed to catalyze economic justice and anti-poverty efforts in our communities.