FTC Consumer Alert: Churches Cheated in Opportunity Scam.
The Federal Trade Commission has issued an alert regarding financial scams aimed at local churches. The scam offers “too-good-to-be-true” opportunities to raise funds directed at churches looking for ways to continue ministries with much needed cash. (Read full story here.) (PDF 142 KB)
The Foundation Sees Evidence of Abundance
The United Methodist Church Foundation (www.umcf.org) is finding many signs of hope in the midst of one of severe economic strains In the areas of both giving and investment, The Foundation sees evidence of abundance… (read full story) (PDF 70 KB).
Conferences and Churches Recognized for Reaching Apportionment Goal
Seventeen of the denomination’s 63 annual conferences paid 100 percent of all apportionments in 2008. (For the full story, click here to be connected to the UM News Service article).
Professional United Methodist Secretaries Receive Certification
The Professional Training and Standards Committee of the Professional Association of United Methodist Secretaries (PAUMCS), announces the certification of United Methodist Church Secretaries. These administrative professionals hold various positions within the United Methodist Church. (For complete announcement, click here.) (PDF 75 KB)
Church Business Administrators Receive Certification
GCFA, in connection with The United Methodist Association of Church Business Administrators (UMACBA) announces the 2008 class of certified Church Business Administrators. The certifications are reviewed and approved by GCFA as a part of its annual meeting. (more…) (PDF 13 KB)
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Revised Statement of Investment Guidelines Is Now Available
GCFA has posted to its website, www.gcfa.org, an updated and revised Statement of Investment Guidelines. This document may be helpful to local churches and annual conferences. While GCFA does not provide legal, accounting or investment advice, nor do we make recommendations on specific investments, this document may be helpful in educating church bodies on best practices, policies and procedures. The document is available for download: http://www.gcfa.org/PDFs/FSStatementInvGuidelines.pdf. Questions can be directed to Ken McLemore, 615.369.2360, or kmclemore@gcfa.org.
IRS Names J. Daniel Gary to ACT Advisory Panel
The Internal Revenue Service’s Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities (ACT) will introduce newly named members at a public meeting on June 10. J. Daniel Gary, Administrative Counsel to The General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA), has been named one of the 10 new members of the panel. (Read full story here ) (PDF 13 KB).
2009 Annual Conference Dates
Click here for a list of the 2009 Annual Conferences. (PDF 67 KB)
2009 Annual Conference Apportionments:
This report shows the 2009 jurisdictional annual conference apportionments for the seven general funds, in accordance with the apportionment formula approved by the 2008 General Conference.
2009 Quadrennial Training
“We must continue to be an abundant and hopeful people.” That was one of the messages heard by Annual Conference Treasurers, Statisticians, Equitable Compensation Chairpersons, Secretaries, Trustees and Finance and Administration Chairpersons as they came from across the United States to meet for training, fellowship, and inspiration in Irvine, CA.
Training materials from the conference are available online. To access the documents, visit:
www.gcfa.org/2009_Quadrennial_Training.html.
IRS Announces 2009 Mileage Reimbursement Rates
The IRS has announced the mileage reimbursement rates for 2009. Beginning Jan. 1, 2009, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (which includes vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be:
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55 cents per mile for business miles driven |
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24 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes |
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14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations |
The link below will give you the full details and explanations from the IRS. http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=200505,00.html
2009 – 2012 Financial Commitment Booklet Available Online and in Print
Following the actions of the 2008 General Conference, the Financial Commitment Booklet for the 2009-2012 quadrennium for The United Methodist Church has been prepared by The General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA). The contents of the book are available on this website, www.gcfa.org. Printed copies are available and can be obtained by contacting Customer Service at United Methodist Communications 888-346-3862, or send a request by email to FCB@gcfa.org.
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