Funding the Future Giving Communities & Legacy
Whether through monthly gifts or legacy plans, these committed donors are funding the future of United Methodist higher education—creating opportunities for students today and for generations to come. They faithfully partner with the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation to support students from classroom to careers to calling.
Wesleyan Heritage Society
The Wesleyan Heritage Society honors those who have chosen to support the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation in their estate plans or through other legacy gifts. These faithful gifts reflect a vision for the future and ensure that the Foundation’s work will continue for generations to come.
Rev. Gregory & Denise Adkins
Glenn C. & Leta Andrew
Rev. Chris & Dr. Jennifer D. Barbieri
Dr. Edward & Twyla Benson
Dr. Richard M. & Donna L. Brown
Doug & Carolyn Dannen
Mary C. Decker
Rev. Paul & Stephanie Edwards
Debbie Fletcher
Priscilla Garland
Glener Gilland
Rev. Susan & Dave Grady
Tim & Missy Griffy
David Havill-Brown
Rev. Dr. Gerald & Joan Lord
Rev. Kathi Austin & Steve Mahle
Rev. David E. Mansperger
Dr. George M. Miller
Bishop Bruce R. & Char Ough
Steve & Pam Parr
Brent Porter
Merry Ann Rothe
Dr. Martha G. Rowlett
John R. Sagan
Rev. Charles Savage, II
Barbara D. & John J. Shaffer
Peggy W. Townes
Bill Vogel
James W. & Constance T. Warner
Rev. Dr. Ken Yamada & Akiyo Veda
Dr. Thomas & Julia Yow
Aldersgate Society
The Aldersgate Society is a group of people who give monthly to provide steady, year-round support for the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation. These ongoing commitments help sustain our mission and strengthen opportunities for students.
Ramon Bello
Debbie Fletcher
Stephen & Jennifer Forrest
Bailey J. Grigg
Rev. Dr. Jim & Tari P. Hughes
Joan & Stanley Hurder
Rev. Dr. Phil & Janet Jamieson
D’Maya Kirkland
Marilyn & Keith Pond
Betty Rowell
Rev. Robert & Hazel Terhune
Dr. Javier A. Viera
Marti & Lisa Williams-Martin
Kerry & Mary Zastoupil
Passing on a Legacy
The Robert & Deborah Fletcher Endowed Scholarship honors the legacy of the Fletchers’ passion for affordable higher education. Created to celebrate Bob’s retirement as President and CEO of UMHEF in 2024, it now also honors his memory following his passing in 2025. While Bob served as a longtime board member then on staff for thirteen years, he and Debbie walked side by side in their support of United Methodists in their home state of Georgia and beyond.
The scholarship was awarded for the first time in 2025 to Sydney Yancey, a Master of Divinity student at Candler School of Theology seeking ordination as a UMC Deacon.
Sydney has a heart to serve in ministry for older adults and people with special needs.
This feature appears in the UMHEF 2025 Annual Review.
