We are excited to welcome two new members to MMFA’s Grant Advisory Committee: Caroline Averitt and Pam Streich. Caroline Averitt Caroline is a North Carolina native, nonprofit champion, and lifelong Moravian. After attending UNC Chapel Hill, Caroline began graduate studies in Nonprofit Management at UNC Greensboro. She joined Americorps VISTA with placements at the Boys…
As Rev. Greg and Amy Behrend reflect on You Belong’s first year of ministry, they see God at work, “weaving together a beautiful tapestry in this developing faith family.” You Belong’s Wonderfully Made program continues to be at the center of that work. The growing group has now welcomed 62 people to all kinds of…
For almost 15 years On Wings Like a Dove has been providing tools and resources to encourage families, prodigals, and those in prison to walk in the light. Through mentoring, Bible study correspondence courses, and more, On Wings Like a Dove works to transform lives through the grace we all receive as followers of our…
“Do not remember the former thing, or consider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?” Isaiah 43:18-19 Let’s get right to it. Change can be hard and trying something new can be scary. Especially for the church. But 2022 further accelerated…
When Jesus blessed one boy’s humble gift of two fishes and five loaves, it was made to feed thousands. And there were twelve baskets of leftovers! Your generosity through the Moravian Ministries Foundation in America (MMFA) is blessed too! Your gifts to the Moravian Hunger & Thirst Field of Interest Fund on the Moravian Day…
What is FreedUp? FreedUp is a financial stewardship training program that improves your relationship with money. It offers current resources to help guide and equip you to improve your relationship with money, through biblical wisdom. The app addresses all components of financial stewardship. Including: Earning Giving Saving Spending Debt Who is FreedUp for? Everyone can…
Children at Macedonia Moravian Preschool in Advance, NC, have a new teacher this fall: a garden full of native North Carolina pollinator plants. Bashavia Gardens designed and planted the garden in October of last year. The garden honors Bonnie Miller, a beloved teacher at the preschool for thirty years. She retired in 2021. Kelly Hines,…
In his book God Vs. Money, Clif Christopher writes, “I began to explore where our priorities were and whether our strivings were moving us closer or farther away from a relationship with our Creator.” Are you also thinking about what you value, what brings you happiness, and (hopefully) what brings GOD happiness? When it comes…
As fall rapidly approaches, many communities of faith are making plans for “a stewardship campaign” (CRINGE!). If you’re one of them, here are four important areas to consider before you go any further: Current trends Be aware of inflation’s impact on everyone. If the current rate holds, giving will need to increase by 9% for…
MMFA is pleased to share the following list of summertime stewardship strategies and tips for pastors and stewardship leaders. Steps for continuing to nurture generous stewards during the summer Start! We often relegate stewardship to a four-week focus in the fall that helps church leaders prepare a budget for the coming year. Stewardship is much…