About Us
The United Methodist Foundation is committed to supporting and resourcing United Methodist churches to make disciples for Christ for the transformation of the world.
We share our expertise in the financial arena with churches and their members to improve the financial strength of Indiana United Methodist churches and provide transformational leadership.
We offer the following services:
- Investment opportunities for churches and agencies
- Assistance for churches in developing and growing planned giving ministries
- Management of endowments, trusts, gift annuities, and charitable remainder trusts for churches and individuals
- Training, workshops, and seminars in stewardship, investment strategy development, and planned giving
A Rich History
The United Methodist Foundation of Indiana can trace its roots back to the Preacher’s Aid Society of the Indiana Conference of the Methodist Church formed in 1835. A tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization, the Foundation is considered a Public Foundation. It is a separate legal entity affiliated with the Indiana Conference United Methodist Church. The Foundation receives no funding from tithes or apportionments from the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church. Its operations are supported by individual contributions, as well as administrative and management fees
Board Members
- Dave Berry
- Monte Chamberlin
- John Clay
- Teri Crouse
- Karla Elliott
- Daryl Gilbert
- Heidi Harding
- Shalimar Holderly
- Shelley Johnson
- Chris Lantz
- Jeff Lorentson
- James Need
- Larry Price
- David Robinson
- Manet Shettle
- Larna Spearman
- Lee White
- Larry Whitehead
- Craig Wood
- Margaret Wood
Field Representatives
- Marla Dernay — North & Northwest
- Todd Outcalt — Central, East, West, North & North Central
- Kevin Wrigley — South, Southeast
- Tom Heaton — Southwest
Our Staff
The daily operations and outreach of the Foundation ministry are managed by a dedicated operational and field staff. The operational staff are located at the Foundation office in Fishers and the field staff are disbursed throughout the state.
Manet Shettle
President
Glenn Howell
Director of Development
Jenni Walker
Development Assistant
Sue Cunningham
Accounting Assistant
Chris Jacobs
Controller
Brian Phillips
Systems Administrator
