MFA Bishops' Club members gathered at Mount Sequoyah Center the evening of October 22 for the annual Northwest Arkansas Bishops' Club Dinner. Members and guests enjoyed wonderful food and fellowship, heard updates from MFA staff and Board members, and learned more about the life-changing, life-saving Every Child Swims program that the Foundation support of Jones Center makes possible.

Duplicate sessions in Jonesboro, Magnolia, Rogers to address clergy-specific issues

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (October 22, 2026)—The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas will present three free opportunities in December 2026 for Methodist clergy to receive updates on tax issues specific to their profession, including how the newest changes under the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” affect them.

Nov. 12 online seminar to feature fundraising professional Jan Davis and Rev. Nathan Kilbourne

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (October 20, 2026)— Thinking about a capital campaign for your church? Join the Methodist Foundation for Arkansas for our next quarterly Learning Zoom, set for Thursday, Nov. 12, at 10 a.m. Central time.

David McCormick to lead grantmaking, education initiatives

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (October 16, 2026)—The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas (MFA) has named David McCormick as its full-time Director of Grants and Leadership Ministries, effective November 1.

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (October 8, 2026)—Would you like to turn a dollar into three dollars? Here’s an opportunity to do just that!

Twenty years ago, the Arkansas Annual Conference partnered with Bishop Pierre Nkulu Ntanda Ntambo in the North Katanga Conference in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to build water wells for communities there. In 2026, at the invitation of Bishop Mande Muyombo, we are rekindling that partnership because the need there persists—as does our ability to help our siblings in Christ.

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.