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.

The clock is ticking! If your ministry, office, or home computer still relies on Windows 10, here are five key things to know as you prepare for what’s next.

The Foundry team will cover the importance of preventive maintenance, record keeping and consistent property management. We will explore property checklists, condition assessments and other tools.

August 15, 2025 – The General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) of The United Methodist Church convened its most recent virtual board meeting on August 15.  As part of GCFA’s commitment to living into the Connection and supporting The United Methodist Church at a worldwide level, the Board of Directors approved the establishment of a Regional Conferences Litigation Fund to better support litigation of denominational significance in the Regional Conferences.  Conti

This professional training event is designed to empower and connect leaders within the United Methodist connection.

Travel and Meeting Planning team has supported events across the connection and offers a proven, 12-month framework for planning your next Annual Conference.

Get your staff recruiting process off to a solid start by taking care of the basics.

MUTARE, ZIMBABWE – July 30, 2025  – The General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) of The United Methodist Church is pleased to announce the successful completion of its Stewardship Quadrennial Training Event for the African Continent, held at Africa University on July 22–23, 2025. View the recap video here. “We want to thank GCFA for organizing this historic event, which has given us in Africa an opportunity. It is a new day for all of us to join our siblings in Ch

The GCFA has published the denominational financial results for the first half of 2025 for The United Methodist Church in both video and report formats, including apportionment collections by annual conference and a General Church apportionments summary .  Both formats provide a comprehensive overview of apportionment collections, including information by both Regional and Jurisdictional Conferences. The General Church Finance Report  initiative aligns with our mission to su

General Church Finance Report  initiative aligns with our mission to support the fulfillment of the Church's mission through responsible financial and administrative ministries. Our vision to be a trusted administrative resource for The United Methodist Church underscores our commitment to facilitating Christian mission and ministry globally. The quarterly videos serve to embody our core values: promoting fiscal integrity, strategic alliance building, and adherence to our his

Right-size your budget after a crisis with our comprehensive guide for a sustainable future. Read our guide to learn how.

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This resource helps ministries create a strong brand identity with tools for leaders to guide their ministry story

GCFA of the United Methodist Church is pleased to announce the appointment of Leticia Mayberry Wright as its General Counsel.