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A Guide to Incorporation of a Local Church

Posted: March 29, 2023

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 frames the considerations and advantages involved in incorporating a local church, including a helpful check list. The Georgia United Methodist Foundation is pleased to make this resource available.

View the GCFA’s Guide to Incorporation of a Local Church here.

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