You’ll return home with tools to unlock new sources of financial support — and ultimately reach more people with the message of God’s love. The in-person events welcomes clergy, staff, and laity, including those with limited experience in the field. Your time at the Foundation will prepare you to:
When: Saturday, Sept. 27 (all seats are reserved) and Saturday, Oct. 11 (limited seats available). Sessions are 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Foundation. Lunch is included. Please RSVP so that we may plan for your presence.
About the facilitator
Dr. Andrea N. Johnson serves in multiple leadership roles at Central UMC in her hometown of Thomasville. As owner of ANJ Consulting Services, Dr. Johnson uses her years of experience in leadership, business, and financial management to assist individuals and organizations. Dr. Johnson has served as a faculty member at several universities and published books on entrepreneurship, personal finance and credit, and college planning. She is founder and president of BRIDGE, a nonprofit organization that promotes financial literacy and economic empowerment.
Dr. Johnson holds bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in sociology from North Carolina A&T State University and NC State University, respectively, and a doctoral degree in Leadership Studies from NC A&T. She is currently enrolled in the Executive Master’s in Business Administration program at UNC Wilmington.
About the Foundation
The Foundation strives to be a steadying influence in seasons of change. Our breadth of offerings — fund management, loans, grants, scholarships, leadership development, and more — reflect a passion for the future God has in mind for the people called Methodists.
Thank you for considering this opportunity and sharing it with others. Please reach out with any questions. As always, we are grateful for your partnership in building the Church for generations to come.
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