United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana Employee Directory
Religious InstitutionsLouisiana, United States2-10 Employees
The United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana is a small organization based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, operating in the Religious Institutions sector to support United Methodist ministries in the state. Its mission describes acting as a catalyst to strengthen and preserve existing ministry work while meeting the needs of a diverse and evolving society. It works with congregations, clergy, lay leaders, and donors to facilitate stewardship and resource-sharing that sustain ministry initiatives. Recent developments include the appointment of Susan Cothern as Director of Development Ministry in 2026 and the addition of three new trustees in 2025, along with the hire of an office manager in 2024, signaling governance and team growth. The organization held its Annual Meeting & Luncheon in Baton Rouge in April 2026, drawing more than 100 attendees. It collaborates with the Louisiana Conference of The United Methodist Church on initiatives to support faith-based education and ministry partners, including joint philanthropic efforts with institutions such as Lydia Patterson Institute.