We are excited to welcome the Rev. Craig Troutman to MMFA’s Grant Advisory Committee. During his ministry, Craig served as associate pastor at Ardmore Moravian Church and then as senior pastor at Raleigh Moravian for 37 years. He also served as a trustee for Moravian Theological Seminary, was a member of the Southern Province Financial…
It’s that time of year. The leaves are turning, the air is cooling, and we’re talking about financial stewardship in our churches. I’ve been a part of many debates about that word: stewardship. What does it mean? How do we respond to it? Is “generosity” an acceptable replacement? Why did God make us His stewards? …
It’s MMFA’s joy to shine light on the ways our communities of faith are living as faithful and generous stewards. This month we’re featuring New Hope Moravian Church in Newton, NC, and their service with Ashure Ministries. Members Tom and Margaret Schultz share, “Ashure Ministries serves Catawba County, NC, by providing crisis assistance…
The Grant Advisory Committee (GAC) is a critical component of MMFA’s granting process as it objectively evaluates all grant applications and collaboratively makes well-informed funding recommendations to the MMFA Board. Each Grant Advisory Committee member serves a four-year term; once a year the team receives field of interest fund applications from MMFA staff, utilizes…
At a recent meeting with a newly formed stewardship committee, one member said, “Before we get started, will someone please tell me what stewardship is?” I appreciated his question as one of the first questions MMFA asks when we work with a church on stewardship is, “What comes to mind when you hear the word…
October 3rd Update: Our original goal of $50,000 in 50 days ending on August 13, 2023, was far surpassed. The generosity of congregations and individuals continued to flow into the month of September and we are overwhelmed by the outcome. With the fundraiser now officially complete, we are delighted to tell you the total raised: $102,424.47.…
We are excited to welcome Hanna Jackson as our new Communications and Marketing Specialist. Hanna is no stranger to the Moravian Church; she served as the Communications and Special Projects Manager for the Board of Cooperative Ministries in the Southern Province from 2017 until 2021, and is a member of Calvary Moravian Church in Winston-Salem,…
The Debt Jubilee Project: For the Healing of the World, which concluded on August 13th, has raised over $90,000 toward the forgiveness of medical debt here in the United States and in Ahuas, Honduras. Jubilee! We are aware of a few more incoming donations, so we will continue to update this total as we have…
Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy before the Lord. Psalm 96:12 Where do you find joy in the natural world? As people of faith, what’s our role in ensuring future generations will also find joy in God’s creation? In his book Every Good Thing, Dr. David Jones shares four reasons followers…
Estamos Unidos Imagine feeling unsafe in your neighborhood. Imagine not fitting in with your peers. Imagine being discriminated against because of the color of your skin. Imagine experiencing food insecurity. Imagine encountering language and cultural barriers every day. Now imagine having a place to go where you know you’ll be ok. Imagine connecting with others…