Support For Your Ministry

At GCFA and UMC Support, our ministry services brand, our ministry is to help your ministry. If you have an idea or a need for a resource, please contact us!

COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING

Free Tools Every United Methodist Ministry Leader Should Know About

Here is a roundup of some of the most useful tools that can help your ministry run more smoothly.

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Brand Identity In Ministry

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

Communication & Marketing Service

8 Things To Consider When Building Your Website

Your website needs to be welcoming, authentic, and user-friendly. Here are 8 things to consider when building your website.

Website Building

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Marketing

DATA

UMC Acronyms Guide

Whether you're new to the church or was raised in it from youth, it can be hard to keep up with all these UMC acronyms.

Data Services

Virtual Worship Reporting

With virtual worship growing, there many questions on how to count viewers. Use this resource to gain an accurate number to report.

Data Services

Understanding Data Terms

Use this resources to help understand and define data terms used within the Methodist Church.

Data Services

Data

FINANCE

Putting Together a Church Budget to Accomplish Your Goals

Creating a budget for your church takes more that crunching the numbers. It also takes knowing the vision of your church.

Financial Services

Free Tools Every United Methodist Ministry Leader Should Know About

Here is a roundup of some of the most useful tools that can help your ministry run more smoothly.

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Right-Sizing Your Ministry Budget

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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Finance

HUMAN
RESOURCES

Five Steps to Effective Support Staff Recruiting

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

HR Recruiting

Understanding Your Responsibilities Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as an Employer

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that makes it unlawful to discriminate in employment against a qualified individual with a disability.

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HR Interview Tips for your Ministry

Explore our comprehensive guide and start improving your selection process today!

HR Recruiting

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Human Resources

LEGAL

Church Copyright Licensing Options

There are essential licenses that fit most churches' use of copyrighted materials. Discover which ones you need for your ministries.

Free Tools Every United Methodist Ministry Leader Should Know About

Here is a roundup of some of the most useful tools that can help your ministry run more smoothly.

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9 Common Church Copyright Myths

We clear up some of the common misunderstandings that we’ve encountered when it come to copyright myths.

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Legal

INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY

5 Final Things to Know Before Windows 10 Retires

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.

IT Services

Five Tips to Protect Your Ministry from Ransomware

Ransomware attacks have become the top choice of hackers. We want to help your ministry avoid a costly and time-consuming ransomware attack.

IT Services

Your Ministry Should Upgrade to Windows 11

With Windows 10 support ending on October 14, 2025 , now is the perfect time to upgrade to Windows 11 . This latest version of...

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TRAVEL AND
MEETING PLANNING

A 12-Month Guide to Your Next Annual Conference

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

Comprehensive Travel & Meeting Plan