Metro Ministries, Inc. – working in conjunction with the Central District, its member congregations, lay and clergy leaders – connects resources to ministries and ministries to resources for the cause of Christ.
In the service of Christ, partners identify needs, relationships are developed, and new passionate initiatives are created to serve our neighbors.
Metro connects, convenes and communicates with 105+ United Methodist Churches so that church members are empowered, engaged, and equipped to help meet the needs of persons in their communities throughout Central Indiana.
Founded – led by Exec Committee & Exec Secretary; charged with focusing energies and monies on local mission projects.
Auxiliary formed from UMW groups of each congregation; increased support for local missions
After formation of UMC from EUB and Methodist merger, stated purposes included securing church sites; purchases and sales of property
Net worth > $2m; church planner served as P/T director under Exec Secretary – appointed elder/clergy
F/T director appointed; Board consisted of 45 members with 16 member Exec Team
Flagship program began: supporting Community Center Food Pantries
Ecumenical in nature with focus on: short-term agency funder, urban ministry development, training academy; Development Office created
ED was hired position for first time; incoming ED had 30 years experience as admin assistant to Metro and Central District; further property purchase and sale transactions transitioned from Metro to Board of Trustees
ED announced retirement; Metro Board determined need for new perspective and enhanced focus on outreach
New ED with social work, program management and community outreach and resource background
100th Anniversary of Metro Ministries Inc! We are imagining now what our second century will look like!
2560 Villa Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
