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Council on Development

Mission Statement

The Council on Development informs, counsels, and encourages individuals and congregations to respond to Jesus Christ with wise financial decisions and, when appropriate, assists them in making outright and deferred gifts to the ministries of The United Methodist Church. 

Council on Development Mission Statement adopted May 11, 2000

2008 Fact Sheet

2005 Annual Report

2006 Annual Report

2007 Annual Report

2008 Annual Report

Council on Development Brochure

Types of Gifts

Gifts of Long-Term, Publicly Traded, Appreciated Stock and Mutual Funds

Description of Funds

Law Facts from Ohio State Bar Association

2009 Planned Giving Handbook

Probate

Administering an Estate Without a Will

Guardianships

Living Trusts

Living Wills and Power of Attorney for Health Care

Wills

Wills - Suggested Wording to discuss with your attorney