Laity Leadership Ministries

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (December 16, 2025)—The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas (MFA) will offer United Methodists statewide an opportunity for reduced rates to attend Camp Tanako, Ozark Mission Project (OMP), and Mount Eagle Retreat Center in the 2026 calendar year.

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (December 11, 2025)—The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas (MFA) is announcing its confirmed programming for 2026, which includes events hosted by MFA as well as events for which the Foundation will cover participant registration fees.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (October 16, 2025)—The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas (MFA) on Thursday, November 6 will present “10 Reasons to Think About Endowments,” the final installment in its 2025 Quarterly Learning Zoom series. MFA’s President and CEO the Rev. J. Wayne Clark will lead the session, which runs from 10 to 11 a.m. CST. Participation is free with pre-registration.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (September 9, 2025) — What if we could master plan our churches the way commercial businesses and many non-profit organizations do? What if we could anticipate our needs for ministry and facilities and staff and set aside funds that would earn interest income to support our mission and ministry for the long-term?

Methodist Foundation for Arkansas to subsidize portion of cost for participants

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (July 9, 2025)—For many people, one of the first steps in estate planning is figuring out the difference between a will and a trust. The second is determining which is right for them. These two types of estate planning documents accomplish similar things, but learning the difference between the two can be a critical part of planning your legacy and protecting your assets.