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Dear Church Leaders, Welcome to the New Year! Congratulations for successfully transitioning to the General Council on Finance and Administration’s (GCFA) new system, ACStats. We are now going on the second year with ACStats and together we will have another fruitful reporting season. The Tables
November 20, 2023 The board of The United Methodist Church’s finance agency revisited bishops’ compensation and voted to increase both bishops’ pay and funding for their office staff. At its Nov. 17 online meeting, the General Council on Finance and Administration board also approved agency
October is Pastor Appreciation Month, and the General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) is excited to offer a curated selection of free Pastor Appreciation Graphics. Celebrate your beloved pastors with heartfelt appreciation graphics! Need customized graphics? Advent and Christmas are coming up! Check out GCFA’s
August 18, 2023 Nashville, Tennessee – The Board of Directors of the General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) met virtually on Friday, August 18, 2023, to discuss and approve several key recommendations related to employee benefits for the General Agencies of The United Methodist
Are you looking to establish sound financial practices within your ministry? Do you want to ensure that your reimbursement policies are transparent, accountable, and align with best practices? Join us for an enlightening, free webinar on “Accountable Reimbursement Policies for Ministries and Churches” and take
Cyber-attacks are on the rise. How are you protecting your church’s digital assets? Join UMC Support (GCFA)’s cybercrime experts as they share best practices and practical strategies to prevent attacks within your ministry. Don’t miss this opportunity to arm yourself with the necessary tools to
In response to the various pandemic-era tax breaks and credits, many consultants have popped up to assist employers in claiming them, such as the Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”). Unfortunately, many of these groups are providing bad guidance to — or even intentionally scamming — unsuspecting
May 22, 2023 The United Methodist Church will look and operate very differently going forward. That was the frequent refrain at a May 17-19 meeting that saw the denomination’s financial leaders shrink an already record-low proposal for the denominational budget in the wake of new projected losses
Churches and annual conferences often establish funds intended to give pastors and Bishops complete discretion and authority, usually to provide confidential financial help to those in need or fund programs that previously had not been budgeted. But a discretionary funds can cause clergy to unknowingly
Do you occasionally rent your parking lot, or do you have a coffeehouse like “Hebrews” or “Faithful Blend”? This webinar is for you. The world of unrelated business income tax for a ministry can feel like a walk on a tightrope. If you have income
