Clergy Discretionary Funds Webinar
Join GCFA’s General Counsel Bryan Mills as he explains what you need to know about Clergy Discretionary Funds to protect your ministry.
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- May 19
Connectional Table & General Council on Finance and Administration Boards Affirm Budget Allocations
Connectional Table and GCFA met to discuss the allocations to the to the apportioned funds entity oversees.
- May 10
Unleash Productivity with a Keyboard Shortcuts Decal
If you’ve ever performed the “CTRL + C” function to copy text, then you’ve experienced the power of shortcuts.
- May 4
First Quarter General Church Finances
GCFA of the United Methodist Church has released the financial updates on general Church apportionment collections for quarter 1 of 2023.
- Apr 28
GCFA Requests Reconsideration on Judicial Council Decision No. 1472
Board voted to request that the Judicial Council reconsider Decision No. 1472’s session must be scheduled between 1/1/25 and 12/31/2027
- Apr 24
Incorporation of a Local Church
GCFA’s legal team has written a handy guide to walk you through incorporating your local church.
- Apr 21
Ministry Guide to Color Psychology
Did you know colors can have an affect on your ministry? It’s important to know which colors are evoking amongst current and future members.
- Apr 20
Fact From Fiction: UMC Trust Clause - A Case Analysis
Incomplete information about lawsuits can lead local churches to develop unrealistic expectations about pursuing legal strategies.
- Apr 6
How to Work from Home Like a Boss
Your home office setup can help make or break you, so we’ve got tips and tricks to create the ultimate home office and achieve WFH success.
- Apr 6
Loan Forgiveness for Ministry Employees
After facing exclusion from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, employees of religious non-profits can now qualify.
- Apr 6
Do You Have to Negotiate Contracts for Your Ministry?
GCFA's Travel & Meeting Planning Department has five proven tips to negotiate your next contract effectively.
- Mar 30
GCFA Issues Update, Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Boy Scout Bankruptcy
The Boy Scouts of America (“BSA”) filed for bankruptcy protection in Delaware in response to facing a significant number of lawsuits
- Mar 10
Technology Updates
Is now a good time for you to look at your ministry's technology, and perhaps contemplate an upgrade?
- Mar 9
Large Church Events: 10 Steps to Alleviate Stress & Elevate Success
Our Travel & Meeting Planning Department has created a 10-step checklist that you can begin today!
- Feb 28
Do You Plan Meetings for Your Ministry? Here's the Top Trends in 2023 Coming Your Way
We’ve identified the 5 top trends that Travel and Meeting Planners throughout the UMC can expect to see in 2023.
- Feb 17
GCFA Celebrates Conferences Paying 100% Apportionments; Agency Releases 2022 Impact Report
GCFA’s General Secretary and Treasurer Rev. Moses Kumar announced seven jurisdictional annual conferences paid their apportionments in full.
- Feb 9
5 Tips To Follow Up On Meetings
Our certified meeting planner has created a list of best practices to follow up with your attendees.
- Feb 1
UMC Acronym 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.
- Jan 26
IT Support and Savings
GNJ saved $100,000 a year after switching their provider to UMC Support.
- Jan 12
2023 Technology Updates for Your Ministry
It is a great time to assess your ministry’s technology.
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