“Anything that we are invested in (at Seedling) is socially acceptable and in line with the principles of the United Methodist Church” -Ann Carney, Treasurer (Trinity UMC, New Kingston)

“You have a sense of pride in the investment” – Charles Daugherty (Marion First UMC)

The church “is pleased with knowing that in the process of putting our money on account (with Seedling) that we were able to help other churches.” – Rev. George Reynolds (Linglestown Life UMC)

“This was a good way to give back to the United Methodist Church in a connectional way by providing funds in these investments, that then allows (Seedling Financial Ministry) to loan money to the churches who are looking to do capital improvement projects so that they can continue to grow in their ministries and missions.” – Ann Carney, Treasurer (Trinity UMC, New Kingston)

 “These types of investments seed us with some income that allows us the opportunity to have some funds available to engage in some of these programs that we want to do that are important to us and our mission.” – Ann Carney, Treasurer, (Trinity UMC, New Kingston)

“We choose to invest in [Seedling Financial Ministry] …primarily due to the fact that we know they help other churches grow and being able to know that our money is not just going to help . . . other churches.” Ryan Wilt, Co-Chair of Finance Committee, Aldersgate UMC, York