Tag: General Council on Finance and Administration
Bishops call for General Conference in 2026

The Council of Bishops is recommending an additional church meeting in 2026 to reestablish connection and recast the mission and vision for the UMC.
Guide offers discounts, resources for ministry

The General Council on Finance and Administration has released its updated Ministry Resource Guide, a free resource for United Methodist churches and ministries containing special offers, discounts, and programs from… Continue Reading Guide offers discounts, resources for ministry
Denominational giving drops for 3rd year

The decline in UMC giving comes as COVID-19 continues its menace and a possible denominational separation is on the horizon.
Leaders consider the UMC’s bottom line

For now, leaders of the General Council on Finance and Administration propose cutting the budget for denomination-wide ministries by nearly a third, starting in 2023.
General Conference plans move ahead

The Commission on the General Conference is monitoring vaccinations, VISA availability, and virus related travel restrictions around the world as they continue plans for a 2022 meeting of the law-making… Continue Reading General Conference plans move ahead
U.S. bishops take on expanded roles

Just as Bishop David Bard has taken an interim assignment in Minnesota, other U.S. bishops are receiving additional conferences to shepherd as of September 2, 2021.
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.
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.
GCFA reports uptick in giving

Encouraging news. COVID-19 has left a mark on giving to denomination-wide ministries. GCFA, however, is happy to report a slight rebound in July.
CARES Act offers churches a boost

Though ministry needs are on the rise, giving is down as sanctuaries across the country are filled not with people but with empty pews. The Cares Act includes support for… Continue Reading CARES Act offers churches a boost