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Jun 7, 2022
Experiencing issues with your organization’s EIN being electronically verifiable?
Experiencing issues with your organization’s EIN being electronically verifiable? We have a possible explanation.


May 2, 2022
Your Group Ruling Questions Answered
Does your United Methodist ministry need a federal tax exemption letter? We are able to help! Read this article to learn how.


Mar 8, 2022
UNDERSTANDING COPYRIGHT FOR YOUR MINISTRY
Copyright infringement or violations are common issues ministries have faced while transitioning and expanding to a digital ministry.

Jan 4, 2022
Group Ruling Application
Get your tax exemption letter by following this link.


Dec 7, 2021
UMC Minimum Insurance Requirements
Learn about the minimum liability insurance coverage requirements.


Dec 1, 2021
FLSA Fact Sheet for Seasonal Employees
U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (Revised July 2008) Fact Sheet #18


Oct 11, 2021
9 Common Church Copyright Myths
We clear up some of the common misunderstandings that we’ve encountered when it come to copyright myths.


Oct 11, 2021
Church Copyright Licensing Options
There are essential licenses that fit most churches' use of copyrighted materials. Discover which ones you need for your ministries.


Oct 4, 2021
Overview of United States Copyright Law
The growth in virtual worship & digital ministry comes the growth potential copyright issues that may arise. Use this article to stay online


Oct 4, 2021
Copyright Guidelines for Movies, Videos, Images, and Other Published Works
Using outside media in your worship services? Here are some guidelines for the proper usage of creative content that has a copyright.


May 4, 2020
Local Church Audit Guide
The purpose of this audit guide is to assist you in your local church audits.


Mar 3, 2020
Understanding the UMC Trust Clause
Stay informed and have a full understanding of our current policies with a Trust Clause.


Jan 7, 2020
Obtaining & Verifying Your Tax Exempt Status
One of the best ways to save your church money is by verifying your tax exempt status. This article will show you how.


Sep 2, 2019
Record Retention Policy
Answer your questions of how long to keep documents and when to properly discard records.


Jul 1, 2019
Copyright 4: Special Questions
Our final video in our copyright series covers what to watch for when using copyrighted materials in social media.


Jun 3, 2019
Copyright 3: How Do You Avoid Infringement
Part 3: How to avoid copyright infringement and being sued means learning about the things like the limited religious exemption and fair use


May 6, 2019
Copyright 2: Why Should You Care
We break down copyright law in the second installment of our Legal Copyright video series.


Mar 5, 2019
Copyright Laws - The Basics
In this video series, attorney Sam Miller joins GCFA’s legal team to break down copyright law. It's important to know these laws.


Feb 5, 2019
How to Get Listed on GuideStar – FAQs
GuideStar is the world’s largest source of information on nonprofit organizations. Here are 5 steps to become listed.


Jan 1, 2019
Unrelated Business Income Guidance
IRS has addressed how nonprofit organizations should calculate the amount of unrelated business income they must report.
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