

Elected by the Annual Conference, the Board of Directors of the United Methodist Foundation leads the ministry of the Foundation by establishing policies, directing staff initiatives, and retaining other professional advisors to deliver first-class service to the churches and clients of The United Methodist Church in Michigan.
Bishop Jonathan Keaton
Resident Bishop
Okemos, Michigan
Charles Veenstra
Chair
Birmingham, Michigan
Terry Groesser
Treasurer
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Deb Marcus
Secretary
Byron Center, Michigan
Joy Barrett
Chelsea, Michigan
Howard Burdett
Oscoda, Michigan
Roger Colby
Grand Blanc, Michigan
Bill Donahue
Sterling Heights, Michigan
Dave Fowler
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Richard Fowler
Troy, Michigan
Lauren Frey
Redford, Michigan
Terry Groesser
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Anna Morford
Flint, Michigan
Kathy Snedeker
Saginaw, Michigan
Joy Stair
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Robert Stover
Allegan, Michigan
Prospero Tumonong
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Jill Warren
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Sue Woodard
Eaton Rapids, Michigan
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By David S. Bell
Imagine a less than full glass of water sitting on the table. If you are particularly thirsty, you may desire a full glass of water or perhaps even a refill after drinking the first glass. If you are not at all thirsty, then it may be a great effort to drink whatever amount of water is in the glass. Is there enough water in the glass? It depends. read more
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"Laying a good foundation for the future." I Timothy 6:19