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Right Size Your Ministry Budget
Right-size your budget after a crisis with our comprehensive guide for a sustainable future. Read our guide
to learn how.
1 day ago


Excel in Church Leadership with the Academy of Church Business Administration
Are you ready to elevate your leadership skills and make a lasting impact on your church community?
1 day ago


Brand Identity In Ministry
This resource helps ministries create a strong brand identity with tools for leaders to guide their ministry story
1 day ago


Leticia Mayberry Wright Appointed General Counsel for the General Council on Finance and Administration
GCFA of the United Methodist Church is pleased to announce the appointment of Leticia Mayberry Wright as its General Counsel.
2 days ago


Five Tips to Protect Your Ministry from Ransomware
Ransomware attacks have become the top choice of hackers. We want to help your ministry avoid a costly and time-consuming ransomware attack.
2 days ago


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
2 days ago


General Secretary Rev. Moses Kumar to Retire in 2026 After Years of Faithful Leadership at GCFA
GCFA is announcing that General Secretary Rev. Moses Kumar will retire in 2026 after more than 16 years of dedicated leadership.
Jun 11


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...
Jun 2


Your Ministry Should Upgrade to Windows 11
With Windows 10 support ending on October 14, 2025 , now is the perfect time to upgrade to Windows 11 . This latest version of...
Jun 2


9 Common Church Copyright Myths
We clear up some of the common misunderstandings that we’ve encountered when it come to copyright myths.
Jun 2
General Church Budget
• Annual Conference Survey Results 2022 • Jurisdictional and Conference Delegates Webinar Information from GCFA - Feb 13 2021 • Feb. 13...
May 22
Jurisdictional Conference Data & Reports Archives
• Aggregated Data of Church Closures by Reason 2019 - Present, January 13, 2023 • Aggregated Data of Church Closures by Reason 2019 -...
May 22


GCFA Board Meets on Connectional Funding Request
The Board of the General Council on Finance and Administration met on May 20 to address a matter of significant Connectional importance....
May 20


2025 General Church Finance Report: Quarter 1
This initiative aligns with our mission to support the fulfillment of the Church's mission.
May 16


2024 General Church Finance Report: Quarter 3
This initiative aligns with our mission to support the fulfillment of the Church's mission.
May 16


The Power of a Safe Word: How a Simple Practice Can Protect Your Ministry
Scammers are increasingly using phone calls to impersonate pastors, administrators, and even district superintendents. Detect the fraud before it's too late.
May 7


Unlocking Real Estate Values
The webinar focused on strategies for unlocking real estate value for faith-based and nonprofit organizations.
May 6


GCFA Board Approves Bishop Salary Increase and Policy Updates on Episcopal Lodging, Audits, and Personnel Policies
GCFA and Administration’s Board of Directors has approved policy updates pertaining to the Council of Bishops Lodging Costs, Audits, and Agency Personnel Policies.
Apr 25


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.
Apr 24


The United Methodist Church Budget Handbook
This comprehensive document is a compilation of budgetary items passed by the General Conference in 2024.
Apr 17
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