This event is full. You can use the registration form to be put on the waiting list. As of 12/13/2018, there are 13 people on the waiting list. All information shared at the training event is also ... Continue Reading→
Church Audit & Clergy Tax Accountant Referrals
Please check out our church audit referral page! We need your recommendations. If you've worked with a particular accountant or firm that you would recommend to other churches, please visit our ... Continue Reading→
2015 Treasurer & Finance Training on November 7th
Our 2015 local church treasurer and finance committee training will be held on Saturday, November 7th, from 10:00 to 3:30 at the United Methodist Building in Garner. Local church finance basics will ... Continue Reading→
Local church audits for 2014 are due August 1st
This is a reminder for all churches that 2014 audit reports are due on August 1st. The Report of the Annual Audit (also known as the Fund Balance Report) can be found by logging in to the Online Data ... Continue Reading→
Free Webinar – May 16 – Committed to Christ: Six Steps to a Generous Life
The newest resource on the Stewardship scene is “Committed to Christ: Six Steps to a Generous Life.” Author Rev. Bob Crossman joins the webinar to share the journey that led him to create this ... Continue Reading→
Charitable Contributions – Substantiation and Disclosure Requirements
Churches sending acknowledgement letters to their donors should remember the following substantiation requirements held by the IRS. Please reference IRS Publication 1771 for more information on record ... Continue Reading→
Church-Wide Special Sunday Offerings
Click here for more information about the six church-wide special Sunday offerings for 2013 - including resources available for download for your church. Human Relations Day - January 20, ... Continue Reading→
Staples Advantage for United Methodist Churches
GCFA has recently partnered with Staples to take advantage of negotiated pricing that will be available to all of our churches across the United States. District, Conference, and Jurisdictional ... Continue Reading→

Free Webinar – January 10, 2013 – Stewardship & Finance: Getting it Right at the Starting Line
FREE WEBINAR Jan. 10, 2013, 6:30 pm CT Stewardship & Finance: Getting it Right at the Starting Line Stewardship Team, Finance Committee, or Church Council – if your work in the church ... Continue Reading→
Free Webinar: “Telling Our Mission Story: Put a Face on Your Apportionments”
The General Board of Discipleship (GBOD) is hosting a free webinar on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. Central Standard Time (Chicago, GMT-06:00). Many United Methodists hear the word ... Continue Reading→