Academy of Ministry Management: Business Skills for Today’s Church Leaders
Finance and Administration
The General Council on Finance and Administration ministry includes protecting the legal interests of the denomination, collecting and analyzing statistics, serving as the trustees of the financial assets given to the denomination and maintaining an insurance program available to all United Methodist congregations in the United States where acceptable on an underwriting basis. Staff members assist and advise jurisdictions and central conferences, annual conferences, districts and local churches in matters ranging from hiring to digital tools to discount buying programs – and much more!
The General Council on Finance and Administration invites churches to review the guidelines on using the UMC Cross and Flame. Help your church use the Cross and Flame clearly, consistently, and appropriately across ministry communications.
The General Council on Finance and Administration is holding a Form I-9 Training Webinar on August 12, 2026 at 1:00PM CT so churches can confidently handle employment eligibility verification. Register today!
The General Council on Finance and Administration presents a 2-part series to keep Ministry technology steady through change, helping your church protect passwords, manage access, and keep ministry moving smoothly through staff or volunteer transitions.
Financial services
GCFA provides low-cost financial services for annual conferences, general agencies and local churches to support accounting and reporting functions, as well as services related to health benefits and insurance reporting.
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The United Methodist Church Budget Handbook
The United Methodist Church Budget Handbook is a compilation of budgetary items passed by the General Conference in 2024.
Learn MorePutting together a church budget
Having a church budget is a necessity to keep the doors open and the lights on, but a church budget should also help accomplish the goals of your ministry. Before starting with numbers and pen to paper, start with your vision.
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Good accounting controls begin
at the collection plate
GCFA has a goal to support ministry throughout the connection, with a focus on local churches. One way we accomplish this is to create resources that will help guide best practices in the area of finance. Great finance practice begin at the collection plate. Download this handy graphic for your church to follow best internal control policies.
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