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GCFA Forms New Ministry Partnership with Switcher Studio for Digital Worship and Communication
GCFA is pleased to announce Switcher Studio as an official Ministry Partner.
1 day ago


General Council on Finance and Administration Concludes Final 2025 Meeting, Approves Spending Plans Amid Fiscal Challenges
GCFA convened for its final in-person meeting of the year, addressing critical financial matters as the denomination navigates ongoing fiscal challenges.
Nov 14


GCFA Releases 2025–2028 Budget Handbook in Six Languages and Third Quarter Financial Update Video
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
Nov 4


GCFA Holds Stewardship Quadrennial Training for the Philippines Central Conferences
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
Oct 23


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


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


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


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


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.
Jul 7


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
Jul 6


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


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


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


Empowering Local Churches Through Affordable, High-Quality Services: GCFA Welcomes RJ Young as New Ministry Partner
As part of that ongoing mission, GCFA has added RJ Young as its newest Ministry Partner.
Apr 7


UMPH, GCORR, GCFA Collaborate to Support Korean and Spanish Translations of The Book of Discipline
2020/2024 Book of Discipline and Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation in Korean and Spanish.
Feb 21


General Council on Finance and Administration Hosts Successful Quadrennial Training
GCFA announces the successful completion of its quadrennial training event held from February 4th to 7th in Houston, Texas.
Feb 13


The Clergy Housing Allowance Exemption
Recent Clergy Housing Allowance Concerns Following Funding Freeze Announcement (And Rescission) Recently, the General Council on Finance...
Jan 31


General Council on Finance and Administration Approves Spending Plans and New Quadrennial Goals
The GCFA Board of Directors held its last quarterly meeting of 2024 to deliberate on critical financial matters for the denomination.
Dec 16, 2024
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