Laity Leadership Ministries

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (February 4, 2025) — Any student attending a United Methodist seminary and seeking ordination as an Elder or Deacon within the Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church is eligible to apply for the MFA Seminary Scholarship, which provides $22,000 per year for a three-year period. The application window for Fall 2025 is now open.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (January 6, 2025)—The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas will offer young United Methodists from across the state an opportunity for scholarships to attend programs provided by Camp Tanako and Ozark Mission Project on a first-come, first-serve basis for the 2025 calendar year.

By Rev. Eva Englert-Jessen

There are many things I love about the Methodist church. I love the Wesleyan understanding of grace that always invites us into a deeper relationship with God, ourselves, and all of creation. I love our commitment to mission and service. I love how connectional we are.

The annual Perkins Summit for Faith and Learning offers a wide range of theological mini-courses for laypersons, community leaders and clergy. Somewhere between seminary and Sunday School, Summit leverages the rich learning community of Perkins School of Theology to provide a unique, self-paced experience in theological education—for the church and world.

The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas is committed to providing funding for events and continuing education opportunities that provide congregational members with new and innovative approaches to leadership in a local congregation.

The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas is committed to providing funding for Laity and Clergy training in specialized areas of ministries such as Music, Youth Ministry, Spiritual Direction, Christian Education, as well as other professional fields of study.