LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (March 19, 2026)—The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas (MFA) on May 12 will host its 2026 Investment Forum, beginning with lunch at 11:30 a.m. at its headquarters, 601 Wellington Village Road in Little Rock. Open to representatives from churches and organizations that hold accounts with MFA, the event will feature leaders from Wespath, the United Methodist denominational agency that provides investment services to individuals and participant clients, including MFA.
“We have such a fruitful relationship with our colleagues at Wespath,” said MFA President and CEO the Rev. J. Wayne Clark. “Their staff’s skill, knowledge, accessibility, and transparency help us make wise investment decisions for the good of our account holders. Ultimately, the working relationship between the Foundation and Wespath gives us the ability to help improve lives and ministries in Arkansas. We’re delighted to have four of their leaders presenting at this forum.”
Presenters from Wespath include:
- Andrew Hendren, General Secretary and Chief Executive Officer
- Johara Farhadieh, Chief Investment Officer
- Karen Manczko, Director, Institutional Relationships
- Frank Holsteen, Managing Director, Investment Management
Read more about our presenters.
Registration for the Investment Forum is now open on the Foundation’s website and will continue until May 5.
About the Methodist Foundation for Arkansas
With a mission to establish and manage charitable funds to strengthen and expand Methodist ministries across Arkansas, the Methodist Foundation for Arkansas manages over $260 million in endowment funds and other charitable assets that benefit local churches and other United Methodist ministries. Founded in 1963, the Foundation has grown into one of the largest United Methodist foundations in the country, managing more than 800 funds that support Methodist ministries. To learn more, visit methodistfoundationAR.org.
