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Providing Solutions, Sustaining Ministries

Church Reserves:
A Practical Checklist for Local Churches

Unexpected expenses, giving shifts, and ministry opportunities can quickly strain a church’s finances. Without clear reserves, leaders may be forced into reactive decisions that impact ministry. This practical resource helps churches think through what reserves should include, how much is enough, and how to plan wisely so your ministry can remain steady in times of uncertainty.

Our Ministry is to Support Your Ministry

GCFA's ministry support services brand, UMC Support, has one goal - to provide cost effective solutions for your administrative needs so you can focus on your ministry.

Communications & Marketing

Tell Your Ministry's Story. 

Connectional Relations

Not sure what you need?

Start here!

Legal Services

Information about copyrights, taxes, and more!

Human Resources

Find and protect your greatest asset - your people. 

Information
Technology Services

Your Methodist technology experts - here for you.

Travel and Meeting Planning Services

Big meeting coming up? Peace of mind starts here!

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Great Experience

The UMC Support IT team were quick to respond when our server crashed. They worked collaboratively with me to identify the best solution.

Michael M.

Michigan Annual Conference

Valuable Guidance

The GCFA HR Team are lifesavers. They have given us valuable guidance. We are thankful for their ministry.

Bishop Schwerin

Considerable Talent

The entire NCJ team is so thankful for Brittany's help at the jurisdictional conference. We are grateful to her for making her considerable talents available to us in an urgent situation.

Lonnie C.

Greater New Jersey AC

Trusted Partners to Support Your Ministry

UMC Support is dedicated to finding ministry partners that make the day-to-day life of your ministry run smoothly.

Park Thrive helps faith organizations generate new revenue from their underused church parking lots or increase revenue from their existing parking operations. 

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Roofing Risks and Realities for Churches Webinar

June 23, 2026 1:00 PM Central Time

Join Mitch Sacks, former Director of Insurance for GAF, North America’s leading roofing manufacturer, for a discussion on roofing maintenance, claims, and cost-saving tips. Roofs are one of the most common and costly sources of property claims—learn how to better protect your ministry.​

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Can’t attend live? Register anyway to receive follow-up information.

Celebratory Champagne Splash
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