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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


Copyright Guidelines for Churches
Comprehensive Guide To Understanding Copyrights For Your Ministry
Apr 1, 2024


Tax Packet - Addressing Tax Issues
Accountable Reimbursement Polices and Forms Accountable Reimbursement Policies Q & A Accountable Reimbursement Policy – Short Form...
Apr 1, 2024


Additional Legal Resources
15 Passenger Van Policy (Sample) Summary of Federal Law Changes Affecting Exempt/Non-Exempt Workers Status. Social Security Payroll Tax...
Apr 1, 2024


Statement of Investment Guidelines
Local Church Addendum To The Statement Of Investment Guidelines The Statement of Investment Guidelines The Statement of Investment...
Apr 1, 2024


Local Church Finance Resources
Accountable Reimbursement Policy Sample Expense Form Accountable Reimbursement Policy Q&As Accountable Reimbursement Policy Long Form...
Apr 1, 2024


Local Church Audit Guide Packet
Local Church Audit Guide Recommended Procedures Appendix A Local Church Audit Guide Internal Control Checklist Appendix B Local...
Apr 1, 2024


General Church Finance Resources
2017-2020 Financial Commitment Book Final Apportionment Sustainability Taskforce Report 2017-2020 Budget Understanding the UMC Budget
Apr 1, 2024
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