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NEWS UPDATES
From the General Council on Finance and Administration
New Law Gives Clergy Who Opted Out of Social Security a Chance Back In
The new Clergy Act gives ministers who previously opted out of Social Security and Medicare taxes a one-time opportunity to opt back in. Learn about the application deadline, benefit eligibility requirements, and why affected clergy should consult a tax professional before making this permanent decision.
10 hours ago
GCFA Releases Updated Local Church Audit Guide to Support Financial Accountability and Stewardship
Fifth edition offers practical tools to help congregations strengthen financial oversight and protect ministry resources NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) has released the fifth edition of its Local Church Audit Guide, a fully updated resource designed to help United Methodist congregations strengthen financial accountability, improve internal controls, and fulfill audit responsibilities outlined in The Book of Discipline. Designed
Oct 20
GCFA Releases Worldwide Statistics, US Trend AnalysisÂ
GCFA has released updated 2025 United Methodist Church statistics, including U.S. local church data, regional conference statistics for Africa, Europe, and the Philippines, and, for the first time, an analysis of U.S. statistics.
Oct 15
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