Texas Methodist Foundation Announces Bishop Gregory Palmer as Senior Advisor

AUSTIN, Texas: Texas Methodist Foundation announces that Bishop Gregory Palmer has been named senior advisor. Bishop Palmer will work closely with Rev. Lisa Greenwood, president and chief executive officer, and the executive team to shape initiatives to establish and deepen relationships with leaders and ministries across the Wesleyan ecosystem. Bishop Palmer will work closely with Texas Methodist Foundation's Learning and Innovation ministry, shaping leadership events and cohorts to share learnings and empower leaders through conversation, speaking, and writing.

"Bishop Palmer's distinguished career in The United Methodist Church and strong relationships across Wesleyan theological expressions will help guide the mission of Texas Methodist Foundation to support a Spirit-led movement of love, generosity, and belonging,” said Rev. Lisa Greenwood. “We are honored to welcome him onto our team.”

A Duke University Divinity School graduate, Bishop Palmer was elected to the episcopacy in 2000 and was the resident bishop of the West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church before retiring in September of 2024. In 2008, he served a two-year term as the Council of Bishops’ president. He has served as president of the General Board of Higher Education and as a board member of numerous organizations, including The United Methodist Publishing House, Methodist Theological School in Ohio, United Theological Seminary, and OhioHealth. Currently, Bishop Palmer is serving four years as the Council of Bishops' executive secretary.

“Bishop Palmer is a visionary and courageous leader,” said Rev. Dr. Blair Thompson, Vice President of Learning and Innovation for Texas Methodist Foundation. “He is one of the most deeply faithful people I know, so grounded in scripture and so open to the Spirit’s guidance. What a gift to have him with us!”

"I look forward to joining Texas Methodist Foundation's work in helping congregations and the communities they serve to flourish," said Bishop Palmer. "The church continues to be a powerful guiding light and spiritual home for so many in this season of great promise and possibility."

About Texas Methodist Foundation

Texas Methodist Foundation is a ministry partner to the church, the body of Christ, helping bring about the loving world God imagines through cultures of purpose, generosity, and courage. Founded in 1938, Texas Methodist Foundation helps strengthen churches and nonprofit ministries through Impact Certificate and market-based investments, loans, gift planning, endowment services, and grants. Texas Methodist Foundation's leadership ministry, which began in 2002, is known nationally as a convener and conversation partner on the future of the church, courageous leadership, and innovation across the spiritual landscape. Texas Methodist Foundation serves organizations throughout Texas and New Mexico and is based in Austin, Texas. Learn more, visit texasmethodistfoundation.org.

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