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.

GCFA convened for its final in-person meeting of the year, addressing critical financial matters as the denomination navigates ongoing fiscal challenges. 

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.

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

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brandy Bivens Chief Communications Officer General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) of The United Methodist Church Nashville, TN  – The General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) of The United Methodist Church is pleased to announce that the 2025–2028 United Methodist Church Budget Handbook (formerly the Financial Commitment Booklet) is now available in six languages— English , French , Korean , Portuguese , Spanish , and S

More than 50 United Methodist leaders gather for stewardship and administrative training in Manila   Manila, Philippines  – The Stewardship Quadrennial Training Event for the Philippines, held in Manila on October 13–14, 2025, marked a successful milestone for The General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) of The United Methodist Church, as it was the final quadrennial training event for 2025. The two-day event brought together more than 50 participants representing

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Nashville, TN – The General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) of The United Methodist Church is proud to announce Wesleyan...

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

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...

Download free Pastor Appreciation graphics and invite your congregation to celebrate your pastor’s faithful service.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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