Metro Ministries, Inc, partners with United Methodist churches and nonprofit organizations across Indiana by providing grants and networking that empowers them to meet the needs of the people in their communities. Funded through the generosity of churches, indivduals and corporations, Metro Ministries continues a century long United Methodist tradition of connection and service, begun in 1923 and building toward the next 100 years of ministry.
We partner and actively network with United Methodist ministries and other mission-driven nonprofit organizations, providing grant support that empowers them to launch innovative efforts bringing hope and lasting change.
In service to Christ, we envision a future where hope flourishes by partnering and networking with United Methodist and mission driven nonprofit organizations to build relationships and assist with funding new initiatives that will uplift and transform communities.
Metro Ministries, Inc., inspires Indiana United Methodist Churches and nonprofit organizations to powerfully engage and serve their communities through financial support and networking.
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 the Central District of Indiana; 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! New ED hired with program operations and nonprofit background
Launched services Statewide across Indiana
