Total for first nine months of 2026 surpasses $728,000
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (October 1, 2026)—The Grant Administration Committee of the Methodist Foundation for Arkansas (MFA) Board of Directors awarded 21 grants totaling $403,227 across its monthly meetings of the third quarter, bringing the committee’s year-to-date granted funds to $728,741.
In October, we celebrate Pastor Appreciation Month as a way to honor clergy for their faithful leadership, care, and service. As a small token, the Methodist Foundation for Arkansas is offering $75 grants to assist congregations in the Arkansas UMC in recognizing their pastor during Pastor Appreciation Month. Churches that have multiple clergy appointed to serve may apply to receive this amount per pastor.
Thanks to all who came to the Peel Museum on August 27, 2026, to celebrate the 5th birthday of the MFA Northwest Arkansas Office!
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (August 27, 2026) — The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas (MFA) invites clergy to join in a special day of learning and conversation with Rev. Dr. Clif Christopher, focused on helping clergy approach capital campaigns with confidence and purpose.
An estate planning/will-writing program for clergy
Do you have a will? If not, you are not alone. In fact, 76% of adults in the United States do not. There are lots of reasons why people haven’t gotten around to writing their will: cost, time, confusion on where to start, and procrastination. The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas wants to help. We’re offering a new program for clergy in which participants, single or couples, will work with an attorney to create their will.
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (August 13, 2026) — After a decade of service as Director of Leadership Ministries, the Rev. Mackey Yokem has announced his retirement from the Methodist Foundation for Arkansas (MFA) effective January 1, 2027.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (August 7, 2026)—The Grant Administration Committee of the Methodist Foundation for Arkansas (MFA) Board of Directors awarded a total of 12 grants across its monthly meetings of the second quarter, bringing the committee’s granted funds to $325,514 for the year to date.
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (July 17, 2026)—The Rev. Susan Henry-Crowe, current chair of the United Methodist Church’s Judicial Council and former General Secretary of the denomination’s Board of Church and Society, will speak at the upcoming Methodist Foundation for Arkansas Methodist Lawyers Conferences, the first of which is set for Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Little Rock. Both conferences are free to participants and include opportunities for earning continuing legal education (CLE) credits.
Funding will support fresh produce distribution and school markets serving families across 33 Arkansas counties
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (July 16, 2026)— Arkansas Foodbank is proud to announce it has received a $225,000 grant from the Methodist Foundation for Arkansas to support two critical hunger-relief initiatives: the Fresh Produce Initiative and School Markets program. The investment will help increase access to nutritious food for children, families, and seniors throughout the Foodbank’s 33-county service area.
