Mar 8, 2021
Recently, Rob Fairly, President and
CEO of the The United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana announced
his retirement. In this episode, we catch up with Rob who
began his employment at the Foundation in 1998,
first as a development officer, then moved to Executive Vice
President in 2005. Rob has served as President and CEO since
2006. Located in
Baton Rouge, the United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana was
founded in 1975 and serves United Methodist churches, institutions,
and individuals within the Louisiana Annual Conference, providing
financial guidance and education, loans, and grants. It is one of
the largest United Methodist Foundations in the denomination.The
Foundation’s Executive Committee
has named Chris Spencer President and CEO of the organization,
effective July 1, 2021.
“Rob Fairly has been a critical part of the Louisiana Conference's life and work," Bishop Harvey said. "We celebrate his retirement and give thanks for his service to the Conference. He leaves a great legacy of servant leadership and love for the church. His impact across the Conference will be felt for years to come.”
You can visit the Foundation’s
website here.