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Good Accounting Controls
View a resourceful road map of the best practices to good accounting controls.
Jul 7, 2024


Third Party Property Usage Webinar
Unlock the potential of your ministry's property usage with exclusive insights from United Methodist Insurance and GCFA's Legal Team.
Jun 20, 2024


Urgent FLSA Department of Labor Updates for Your Ministry!
Starting July 1, 2024, a new labor law from the U.S. Department of Labor will drastically alter overtime pay.
Jun 6, 2024


Navigating Pastoral Transitions
Pastoral changes can be a rollercoaster, but with the right approach, your church can navigate them smoothly. Check out our guide!
Jun 4, 2024


Boost Ministry Productivity with AI
AI platforms offer powerful tools to streamline your ministry. Learn how to integrate these technologies and with our guide.
Jun 4, 2024


Budget Highlights from 2020/2024 General Conference
GCFA presented the 2025 – 2028 revised budget for funding of the general Church.
May 10, 2024


Boosting Ministry Impact with Sponsorships
Explore UMC Support's pivotal strategies for optimizing relationships to attract partners eager to invest in your ministry's mission.
May 8, 2024


Maintaining Church A/V Equipment Tips
Here are a few tips for audio and video equipment maintenance to keep things running optimally.
May 6, 2024


Free Resource for Understanding Commercial Use of the Cross & Flame
We have created a handy guide regarding Commercial Use of the Cross and Flame for you to print and refer to as often as needed.
May 6, 2024


Right-Sizing Your Insurance Budget
Explore our steps to right-size your church ministry budget, with insights on expense reduction and revenue enhancement strategies.
May 6, 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


DS Resources
Communications & Marketing Annual Conference Newsletter & Email Best Practices Website Creation Worksheet Finance Apportionment...
Apr 1, 2024


2024 Treasurers' Training
Data Services AC Treasurer Training Presentation BAC Instructions BAC Form Request For New GCNO US All Tables with Non-Binary Episcopal...
Apr 1, 2024


2023 Treasurers' Training
Data Services 2023 Training Presentation Episcopal Services Episcopal Fund and Departmental Overview Presentation Episcopal Fund Travel...
Apr 1, 2024


NAACT 2023
Agenda NAACT Agenda Presentations Key Note Presentation General Conference Investment Committee GCFA Presentation 2018 Administry...
Apr 1, 2024


Treasurers' Resources
Legal Legal Manual Administrative and Judicial Procedures Handbook GCFA Tax Packet FLSA Fact Sheet for Seasonal Employees Record...
Apr 1, 2024


Local Church Forms
Annual Accessibility Audit Minutes of the Charge/Church Conference (PDF) (Word) Rev. Feb. 2022 Annual Report of the Pastor (PDF) (Word)...
Apr 1, 2024


Legal Manual
Introduction: GCFA Legal Manual Section 1 - Church Structure Section 2 - Local Church Section 3 - Personnel Section 4 - Property and...
Apr 1, 2024


Cross & Flame
Commercial Use Of The Cross And Flame Commercial License Application For Permission Cross and Flame
Apr 1, 2024
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