Tag: Apportionments
Finance board gets update on giving
The General Council on Finance and Administration learns of volatility in apportionment giving across the connection. Collection rates in the first quarter varied widely among the seven general church funds.
General Agencies cutting back
Faced with an ongoing pandemic and denominational uncertainty, United Methodist general agencies are reducing staff while trying to stay true to their missions.
Estimating financial impact of exits
Financial forecast … a survey of conferences projects that a 20% decline in local church net expenditures will result in about $41 million less in requested apportionments by 2024.
UMs give as ‘Easter people’
Though dispirited following the 2019 General Conference, the people of The United Methodist Church rallied in giving to denomination-wide ministries.
Scripture key in WCA discipline
The WCA has released a first draft of Doctrines and Discipline, toward the possible creation of a new, traditionalist church.
She heard God’s call on campus
Ministry Shares support United Methodist seminaries and students on campus. Like the Rev. Deborah Johnson, alumnae of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.
Views on GC2019 and mission
Directors of the Board of Global Ministries express pain over the divide that has occurred since the special General Conference.
What UMC budget cuts mean for ministry
UMC general agencies are looking at what a planned budget cut of more than 20% will mean for their work, their staff and the people they serve.
Finance board holds on budget cuts
Despite a request to reconsider, the board of The United Methodist Church’s finance agency is moving ahead with planned cuts to the denominational budget.
Financing the connection
A Task Force is looking at the apportionment giving that supports ministry across the denomination.