Support For Your Ministry

At GCFA and UMC Support, our ministry services brand, our ministry is to help your ministry. If you have an idea or a need for a resource, please contact us!

COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING

Four Ways To Be Found Online

How can people find your church online? In this webinar from GCFA we explore four practical ways churches can build an effective online presence.

Local Church

Facebook Group vs. Facebook Page: Which is Right for Your Church?

Social media platforms have become valuable tools for congregations to connect, engage, and share information with their communities.

Strategic Communications

Boost Your Church's Online Presence: The Ultimate Guide to Local Church SEO

Are you ready to bring your ministry to the forefront of online searches? Uncover the secrets of effective SEO with expert Rodney Bowen.

Website Building

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Marketing

DATA

UMC Acronyms Guide

Whether you're new to the church or was raised in it from youth, it can be hard to keep up with all these UMC acronyms.

Data Services

Virtual Worship Reporting

With virtual worship growing, there many questions on how to count viewers. Use this resource to gain an accurate number to report.

Data Services

Understanding Data Terms

Use this resources to help understand and define data terms used within the Methodist Church.

Data Services

Data

FINANCE

Putting Together a Church Budget to Accomplish Your Goals

Creating a budget for your church takes more that crunching the numbers. It also takes knowing the vision of your church.

Financial Services

Free Tools Every United Methodist Ministry Leader Should Know About

Here is a roundup of some of the most useful tools that can help your ministry run more smoothly.

Local Church

Right-Sizing Your Ministry Budget

Right-size your budget after a crisis with our comprehensive guide for a sustainable future. Read our guide to learn how.

Local Church

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Finance

HUMAN
RESOURCES

Five Steps to Effective Support Staff Recruiting

Get your staff recruiting process off to a solid start by taking care of the basics.

HR Recruiting

Understanding Your Responsibilities Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as an Employer

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that makes it unlawful to discriminate in employment against a qualified individual with a disability.

Local Church

HR Interview Tips for your Ministry

Explore our comprehensive guide and start improving your selection process today!

HR Recruiting

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Human Resources

LEGAL

Cross and Flame Guidelines: UMC and Commercial Use

The Book of Discipline states that the UMC Cross and Flame may be used by official United Methodist agencies, including local churches, “to identify United Methodist work, programs and materials.” This means the symbol is reserved for ministries and organizations that are officially part of The United Methodist Church. By ensuring the Cross and Flame is used properly, we preserve its meaning and protect its role as a trusted mark of our shared witness in the world.

Legal Services

Review Federal Grant Terms Carefully

If your ministry has received a grant this year or is planning to accept or apply for a grant, GCFA encourages you to review all the terms and conditions, taking special care with any grants involving federal funds.

Legal Services

Church Copyright Licensing Options

There are essential licenses that fit most churches' use of copyrighted materials. Discover which ones you need for your ministries.

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Legal

INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY

Digital Stewardship: Protecting Your Church Online

Protecting your church online is an essential part of caring for your people and supporting your ministry. This webinar offers practical guidance to help congregations strengthen their cybersecurity practices with confidence.

IT Services

October Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Why Your Church Can’t Wait to Take Action

Every October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month serves as a reminder that our online spaces are just as important to safeguard as our...

IT Services

Five Simple Steps Every Church Can Take to Stay Cyber-Secure

You don’t need an IT degree to protect your church online. With a few consistent habits, your congregation can greatly reduce its risk of...

IT Services

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TRAVEL AND
MEETING PLANNING

A 12-Month Guide to Your Next Annual Conference

Travel and Meeting Planning team has supported events across the connection and offers a proven, 12-month framework for planning your next Annual Conference.

Comprehensive Travel & Meeting Plan

A Smarter Way to Plan Church Events

CASE STUDY New York Annual Conference How GCFA Support Services Transformed Event Planning for One of Methodism’s Largest Gatherings...

Local Church

Navigating Air Travel Challenges

Recent updates to air travel regulations offer protections to ease challenges.

Travel and Meeting Planning

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Travel and Meeting Planning

Resources Contact

Support For Your Ministry

COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING

Four Ways To Be Found Online

Facebook Group vs. Facebook Page: Which is Right for Your Church?

Boost Your Church's Online Presence: The Ultimate Guide to Local Church SEO

DATA

UMC Acronyms Guide

Virtual Worship Reporting

Understanding Data Terms

FINANCE

Putting Together a Church Budget to Accomplish Your Goals

Free Tools Every United Methodist Ministry Leader Should Know About

Right-Sizing Your Ministry Budget

HUMAN
RESOURCES

Five Steps to Effective Support Staff Recruiting

Understanding Your Responsibilities Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as an Employer

HR Interview Tips for your Ministry

LEGAL

Cross and Flame Guidelines: UMC and Commercial Use

Review Federal Grant Terms Carefully

Church Copyright Licensing Options

INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY

Digital Stewardship: Protecting Your Church Online

October Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Why Your Church Can’t Wait to Take Action

Five Simple Steps Every Church Can Take to Stay Cyber-Secure

TRAVEL AND
MEETING PLANNING

A 12-Month Guide to Your Next Annual Conference

A Smarter Way to Plan Church Events

Navigating Air Travel Challenges

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Support For Your Ministry

COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING

Four Ways To Be Found Online

Facebook Group vs. Facebook Page: Which is Right for Your Church?

Boost Your Church's Online Presence: The Ultimate Guide to Local Church SEO

DATA

UMC Acronyms Guide

Virtual Worship Reporting

Understanding Data Terms

FINANCE

Putting Together a Church Budget to Accomplish Your Goals

Free Tools Every United Methodist Ministry Leader Should Know About

Right-Sizing Your Ministry Budget

HUMAN RESOURCES

Five Steps to Effective Support Staff Recruiting

Understanding Your Responsibilities Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as an Employer

HR Interview Tips for your Ministry

LEGAL

Cross and Flame Guidelines: UMC and Commercial Use

Review Federal Grant Terms Carefully

Church Copyright Licensing Options

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Digital Stewardship: Protecting Your Church Online

October Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Why Your Church Can’t Wait to Take Action

Five Simple Steps Every Church Can Take to Stay Cyber-Secure

TRAVEL AND MEETING PLANNING

A 12-Month Guide to Your Next Annual Conference

A Smarter Way to Plan Church Events

Navigating Air Travel Challenges

Subscribe To Our Newsletter

How can we serve your ministry?

About

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How Can We Help?

HUMAN
RESOURCES

INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY

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