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GCFA Announces Year End Financials, Seeks Prayers for New General Secretary

  • Mar 2
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GCFA Board Celebrates 2025 Generosity, Honors Leadership Transition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 25, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Board of Directors of the General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) of The United Methodist Church met February 25 in Nashville, Tennessee, hearing updates on the 2025 fiscal year end for the denomination.


The Board received year-end financial and collections reports and celebrated the continued generosity of United Methodists across the connection, which sustains shared ministry around the world and supports the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. GCFA shared its year-end financial report summarizing the denomination’s financial position and ministry impact. The end of the year collection rate for all conferences was 83.9%, with 19 of 51 annual conferences within the U.S. Regional Conference paying 100% or more of apportionments, and nine of 22 episcopal areas within the Africa, Asia and Europe Regional Conferences paying 100% or more of apportionments.  


Board and committee members honored the retirement of GCFA General Secretary Rev. Moses Kumar, expressing gratitude for his years of dedicated service and leadership guiding the denomination through significant financial and organizational transitions.

The Board also heard opening remarks from newly elected General Secretary Caitlin Congdon, who emphasized collaborative leadership, responsible stewardship, and strengthening the connection through trusted financial and administrative support as the church continues to meet the present moment together.


As the church enters a new fiscal year, the board affirmed GCFA’s commitment to supporting conferences, agencies, and local churches through transparency, accountability, and connectional partnership.


About GCFA

The General Council on Finance and Administration serves as the administrative and fiscal services agency of The United Methodist Church, providing financial accountability, administrative support, and trusted guidance to the global connection.

 
 
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