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NAACT 2023
Agenda NAACT Agenda ​ Presentations Key Note Presentation General Conference Investment Committee GCFA Presentation 2018 Administry Presentation 2021 Trustee Training For The District 2021 Finance Training for Amory St James 2022 First Time Appointee 2022 Clergy Transitional Workshop 2023 Finance Training For District Events 2023 First Time Appointee 2023 Trustee Training 2023 NAACT Presentation Wespath NAACT Presentation ​ Letters 2021 Year End Letter Pastor Letter 12/1/2021
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Strengthening UMC Ministry Resources through Partnership: GCFA Partners with Wesleyan Impact Partners
Nashville, TN – The General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) of The United Methodist Church is proud to announce Wesleyan...
Oct 10


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...
Oct 9


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...
Oct 9


Free Graphics for Pastor Appreciation
Download free Pastor Appreciation graphics and invite your congregation to celebrate your pastor’s faithful service.
Oct 9


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.
Oct 9


Protect Your Inbox: Top 5 Cyber Threats Facing Churches
Your church’s email is often the front door for cyber threats. Knowing the most common risks can help you shut that door before trouble walks in.
Oct 9


Search Opens for New General Secretary
GCFA has officially launched the search for its next General Secretary, the chief executive officer responsible for guiding the agency’s mission of resourcing the denomination through faithful stewardship, trusted administration, and professional service.
Sep 25


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.
Sep 10


Church Copyright Licensing Options
There are essential licenses that fit most churches' use of copyrighted materials. Discover which ones you need for your ministries.
Sep 10


Pastoral Personal Financial Wellbeing Webinar
Join us as we hear from ministry leaders with experience facilitating Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well-Being in their community! Learn helpful tips and techniques on implementing Saving Grace—a money management tool with a biblical perspective based on Wesleyan theology—in your local church.
Sep 9


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.
Sep 9


5 Final Things to Know Before Windows 10 Retires
The clock is ticking! If your ministry, office, or home computer still relies on Windows 10, here are five key things to know as you prepare for what’s next.
Sep 9


Sustaining Your Real Estate Assets
The Foundry team will cover the importance of preventive maintenance, record keeping and consistent property management. We will explore property checklists, condition assessments and other tools.
Aug 25


GCFA Announces New Initiatives, Benefits Updates, and Global Engagement Following Recent Board Meeting
August 15, 2025 – The General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) of The United Methodist Church convened its most recent...
Aug 15


Registration Open for GCFA’s Virtual Quadrennial Training
This professional training event is designed to empower and connect leaders within the United Methodist connection.
Aug 11


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.
Aug 7


Five Steps to Effective Support Staff Recruiting
Get your staff recruiting process off to a solid start by taking care of the basics.
Aug 6


The United Methodist Church in Africa and GCFA Celebrate Stewardship Quadrennial Training at Africa University
MUTARE, ZIMBABWE – July 30, 2025  – The General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) of The United Methodist Church is pleased to...
Jul 31


2025 General Church Finance Report: Quarter 2
The GCFA has published the denominational financial results for the first half of 2025 for The United Methodist Church in both video and...
Jul 16
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