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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....
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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


Vital Employment Regulation Updates for Your Ministry
On Nov. 15, a federal court struck down new federal regulation. So what does that mean for your ministry and what do you now?
Nov 19, 2024


Sponsorship Opportunities Open for Quad Training
GCFA is delighted to announce that sponsorship opportunities are now available for the agency’s Quadrennial Training.
Nov 18, 2024


Registration Open for GCFA’s Quadrennial Training
GCFA is delighted to announce that registration is open for the agency’s Quadrennial Training.
Nov 4, 2024


GCFA Launches New Donation Page to Encourage Connectional Giving
GCFA is pleased to launch a new online giving website designed to inspire generosity and improve the giving experience of United Methodists.
Oct 24, 2024


New GCFA Board of Directors Holds Organizing Session, Elects Officers; New General Conference Business Manager Selected
GCFA Board of Directors met to organize the new board of directors and provide orientation for their work for the quadrennium.
Aug 9, 2024


GCFA Adds Tithe.ly as New Ministry Partner
Tithely, a free church giving platform, empowers churches of any size to accept secure donations anytime, anywhere.
Jul 25, 2024


GCFA Issues Statement on 2024 Jurisdictional Conferences
GCFA is in prayer for the delegates to the upcoming jurisdictional conferences.
Jul 8, 2024


GCFA Releases Proposed 2025 – 2028 Budget Video
The latest video in its Data-Driven Discernment campaign, entitled “Understanding the Proposed 2025 -2028 UMC Budget.” is here!
Apr 18, 2024


GCFA Announces Partnership with Ministry Brands to Elevate Church Technology and Services
Nashville, Tennessee – The General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) proudly announces its groundbreaking partnership with...
Apr 2, 2024


GCFA Announces Christian Expedition as Newest Ministry Partner
GCFA is thrilled to unveil Christian Expedition as its latest Ministry Partner with over 25 years of expertise crafting travel experiences.
Mar 26, 2024


GCFA Unveils “Understanding the UMC Budget Process” Video to Educate and Empower General Conference Delegates
GCFA is thrilled to announce the release of its latest educational video, "Understanding the UMC’s Budget Process."
Feb 27, 2024


CT and GCFA Boards Affirm Budget Allocations, Recommendation on Budget to General Conference
GCFA and The Connectional Table met and finalized a budget recommendation to the General Conference of The United Methodist Church.
Feb 22, 2024


GCFA Releases 2023 Financial Update
This recap shows the fiscal journey that shaped our past year, highlighting key milestones and accomplishments.
Feb 12, 2024
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