Giving, an Act of Faith
As Fall approaches, churches and congregations around the country are beginning to take stock of this year’s accomplishments and look forward to what the next year may bring. A crucial part of that endeavor is...
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Our Purpose is Your Mission
Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Coppedge-Henley, president and CEO of the Georgia United Methodist Foundation, shares the mission and vision of the Georgia United Methodist Foundation
Getting Ready for the New Year
By Rev. Keith E. Lawder, retired Georgia United Methodist Foundation President and CEO I have written about this before, but in case you have not seen it or need a gentle reminder, here is a...
August Is National Make-A-Will Month
August is National Make-A-Will Month. Do you have a will? Is it up-to-date? If you were to die today, would your property go to the people, church, and charities for whom you want to provide...
Helpful Hint for Church Leadership
Fall and the charge conference season is a great time for church leadership to do an annual audit of who can sign documents and authorize financial transactions on behalf of the church. When church officers...
Fostering Success Tax Credit Supports Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
Did you know that the State of Georgia has over 11,000 children in foster care and that each year hundreds of youth age out of the foster care system without the support network they need...
A Guide to Incorporation of a Local Church
This resource is provided by the General Council on Finance and Administration (gcfa.org) and reprinted with permission. The General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) developed a resource entitled “Incorporation of a Local Church.” GCFA’s publication...