About Us
Since 1956, the Free Methodist Investment & Loan Fund and its predecessor, the Church Extension Loan Fund (CELF), have provided a meaningful investment opportunity to participants in the Free Methodist Church and their relatives. The fund was originally established as a trust by the Board of Administration of the Free Methodist Church. FM Financial took over management of the fund in 1987 and full administration of the fund in 1993.
FM Financial was founded in 1986 to provide professional financial guidance and investment management from a biblical perspective. In addition to administering the Free Methodist Investment & Loan Fund, FM Financial offers a full range of financial services in the areas of planning, investing, and giving.
The vision of FM Financial is Stewardship Well Done – each person faithfully managing the resources God has entrusted to their care in order to build a meaningful legacy and hear God say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” We invite you to take the Stewardship Well Done Journey Assessment to help you evaluate where you are on your personal financial journey and identify what your best next step might be.
Client Services Team
Joshua Adams
Vice-President
Josh has served at FM Financial since 2004 in various roles related to Information Technology and the Free Methodist Investment and Loan Fund. He currently serves as the Vice President of the Loan Fund and helps churches and investors with their loan and investment needs. Josh is a graduate of Spring Arbor University for both his undergraduate degree in business and his MBA. He resides in Jackson, Michigan, with his wife and 5 children. He and his family currently attend the Jackson Free Methodist Church.
Donna Bentle
Client Care Specialist
Donna has served at FM Financial since 2014 as Client Care Specialist with our loan fund, focusing mainly on churches that have loans with us. Donna is a graduate of Spring Arbor University and resides in Jackson, Michigan, with her husband, Greg. She enjoys hanging out with one or more of her six children and their families whenever she can.
Patty Shaffer
Client Care Specialist
Patty began working at FM Financial in 2000 as a Client Care Specialist in the Free Methodist Investment and Loan Fund. She provides customer service to clients and assists them with investments and disbursements. She also assists with loan payments and other processes. Prior to working with FM Financial, Patty served for several years in the customer service and real estate industries. She has two adult daughters and two grandsons and lives in Spring Arbor, Michigan. Patty loves to cook from scratch and is passionate about composting and recycling. She also loves to spend time with family and friends.