ANNUAL REPORT 2014 Our experience of the last year.
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GREETINGS from the General Secretary Colossians 3:23-24 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. Greetings brothers and sisters in
In 2014, we established three specific
Your prayers and support of our work
Christ. These are exciting times for
and measurable goals to achieve as
are appreciated. We thank God
our Church. We welcome you in
an agency. They were not designed
for the opportunity to work in an
the name of our Lord and Savior
to be one-year accomplishments.
environment where the fruits of our
Jesus Christ. The past year has
Nor were they taken lightly. They
labors help the Church make disciples
provided many opportunities to
were designed to be the foundation
of Jesus Christ for the transformation
serve the people of The United
for our work within the Church. Our
of the world because we have made
Methodist Church. Our objectives
staff and our board were committed
it simpler, quicker, less expensive and
are always the same – to be a
to achieving them in 2014 and
easier for you to do your work.
trusted and reliable resource that will
moving beyond.
Thank you!
The information that follows
A. Moses Rathan Kumar
shows you the path and progress
General Secretary and Treasurer
throughout 2014.
The General Council on Finance
provide innovative ways to work in administrative ministry. We are taking this opportunity to share the joys and celebrations of
and Administration of The United
ministry.
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2014 GCFA GOALS Shared Services ӹӹ Capitalize on lessons learned to continue
to build our knowledge and expertise in
shared services.
ӹӹ Strive to expand services that will add
value to the Church’s mission.
ӹӹ Encourage, support and assist sister
organizations as they adopt this model.
Giving in the Worldwide United Methodist Connection ӹӹ To increase giving to the general
apportioned funds as part of our common
financial commitment to shared United
Methodist mission and ministry and
report these gifts to the 2016 General
Conference.
ӹӹ To develop and implement, over time,
systems and structures that will lead to
a global apportioning of funds to annual
conferences around the world upon a
shared rational basis.
Customer Service ӹӹ Build a more customer service centered
approach to everything that we do, making
it key to our culture and identity.
ӹӹ Focus and evaluate the value of our
services to church organizations and
individuals as they work to promote
discipleship and to transform the world for
Christ.
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SHARED SERVICES THE GOALS
Capitalize on lessons learned to continue to build our knowledge and expertise in shared services. Strive to expand services that will add value to the Church’s mission. Encourage, support and assist sister organizations as they adopt this model.
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HUMAN RESOURCES
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To assure that the general agencies of The United
churches, United Methodist groups such as nursing
Methodist Church are complying with employment law
homes, day care centers and feeding ministries to be
in all the locations where we have a presence, members
included in The United Methodist Church’s group ruling.
of the HR staff met with all the general secretaries and
To facilitate processing these requests as quickly as
HR staff of each agency. The introduction of Ulti-Pro
possible, the development of the www.umgroupruling.org
– a role-based Web portal that provides instant access
website will:
to information and strategic tools – provided a Shared
Service for the management of these human resources
to be included in the group ruling.
functions.
1. Provide all the documentation for an organization 2. Shorten the length of time it takes to get the
acceptance letter. Continuing with the process of working throughout the connection to provide the best services for the Church,
Last year, the Legal Services team issued 40 letters to
the HR department was instrumental in the interview
United Methodist related entities and started many more
and vetting process for a new benefits advisor for
on the process (roughly 60) to be included in the group
Church benefit plans. The team was also instrumental
ruling for United Methodists. They also issued 1,194
in researching and providing two additional benefits to
letters to local churches as well as 48 to groups wholly
all general agencies that enhances accident and critical
owned by local churches. The Legal Services team also
illness insurance coverage.
issued letters to districts, annual conferences, UMW groups, and UMM groups.
LEGAL SERVICES
The work of a staff of three people includes: processing group rulings. In any calendar year, the Legal Services department receives requests from local
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
SPONSORSHIP
One of the key components of the Sponsorship programs – an area where we have had tremendous responses – is attaining corporate sponsorships for General Conference. For the first time at the 2016 conference, there will be an opportunity for 150 vendors, retailers and church AUTOTASK ROLL OUT
suppliers to display their business, program, services and
Autotask is the management program that centralizes
offerings to the expected 8,600 participants. Features of
services and increases the ability for collaborative
the program include:
planning and organized services throughout GCFA’s
• Sponsorship and Exhibitors Program Packets
internal departments.
• Partnership with the local GC host committee to
secure sponsors and exhibitors from the Portland area
CONCUR In an effort to better serve the bishops of the Church and reduce paperwork for the Episcopal secretaries, an IT project manager helped add the central conference bishops to Concur using the business travel and expense management program to integrate expenses
• Website sign-up at www.2016gcsponsorship.org
• Opportunity to acknowledge sponsors on
Connectional Housing Conference registration website A special area in the exhibit hall will be designated for general agencies. This is a change in the way we have done this type of exhibit for agencies before – and showcases the connectional nature of the organizations doing the global work of the Church.
into ESWeb.
EPISCOPAL SERVICES
GCFA is responsible for a myriad of services related to the episcopal leaders of the Church. One of the key contacts for that work is through the episcopal offices – MIGRATION OF GBGM Working with the General Board of Global Ministries, and after a thorough system analysis and research on alternatives, GCFA has proposed a solution that was accepted. It will be a three-phase project plan to migrate GBGM to Great Plains (GP).
and in particular the Episcopal Secretary. The Episcopal Services Department worked with and trained Episcopal Secretaries and/or treasurers from 39 US episcopal areas in 2 sessions over 2 weeks on the Concur and ESWeb programs that help automate processes. They also held training for all three episcopal secretaries in the Philippines; Central and Southern Europe; and Russia and provide in-person training for other areas of Europe. These programs help process expenses and payments in much shorter timeframes than before and help the auditing process for expenditures.
NEW PHONE SYSTEM
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FINANCIAL SERVICES GCFA processes payroll for a majority of the
In 2014, GCFA processed almost 22,000 paychecks and direct deposits.
agencies, as well as other affiliated groups through UltiPro. Processing includes importing time files, preparation of Electronic Fund Transfers (EFTs) and paychecks, including withholdings and deductions.
TRAVEL AND MEETING PLANNING
the denomination. The UMC Development Center will
Working within the connection and having conversation
be the primary fundraising staff for many of the agencies,
with all the parties involved, the Travel and Meeting
racial/ethnic caucuses, and other affiliated organizations
Planning Department was able to select a new travel
of our Church. It will also work in partnership with
agency that will provide service to several groups within
existing fundraising personnel and conference
the connection. Travel, Inc., based in Atlanta, Georgia
foundations to provide services where they are needed.
was vetted and will serve to meet the travel arrangement
Some examples of this partnership are our current
needs of several general Church agencies. The Travel
relationships with United Methodist Men, the General
and Meeting Planning team is constantly looking for
Board of Discipleship, and the Society of St. Andrew.
ways to reduce costs to entities within the Church. Because several groups are using the services, fees and administrative costs
SHARED SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Committing to a Shared
for travel arrangements
Services module, we are
will be reduced over the
committed to connecting
course of the quadrennium.
with the people we serve.
Being in service to the
The Shared Services
connection is the core task
Team met with and made
for this department of GCFA. In 2014, the department
presentations to agencies, organizations and caucus
increased the number of meetings to 176. In 2013, they
groups of The United Methodist Church to share the
coordinated 160 meetings. In the first nine months
story of the programs and processes available for their
of 2014, they developed registration websites for 121
use. The team traveled to each general agency of the
groups – up from 82 at the same time in 2013.
Church and met with the leadership of many other organizations to listen and learn as well. They returned
THE DEVELOPMENT CENTER
to GCFA with suggestions on how we can work in an
We have a new name! In late 2014, GCFA created the
even more effective way. Those conversations led to the
United Methodist Church Development Center. As a
development of UMCARES, the clergy-candidacy tracking
separate entity, the sole purpose of the Development
system that will provide consistent information for
Center is to encourage philanthropic gifts to national and
everyone using it. We worked closely with the General
worldwide ministries of the denomination. While gifts to
Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) to
religious organizations – local to global – are declining,
develop this program. One additional indication that
the key objective is to build the trust and showcase
when the connection works together, the connection
the purpose of ministries of churches and other United
works!
Methodist groups to endow the future of ministry within
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CUSTOMER SERVICE THE GOALS
Build a more customer service centered approach to everything that we do, making it key to our culture and identity. Focus and evaluate the value of our services to church organizations and individuals as they work to promote discipleship and to transform the world for Christ.
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COMMUNICATIONS
We have a story to tell. The United Methodist Church
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General Secretary. In this way, we have delved to be more transparent about our work.
has a great story to tell about our mission and ministry to the world. It is the responsibility of the Communications
This new website coincided with the release of the new
Department to prepare materials that champion shared
GCFA logo. We worked closely with United Methodist
services and provide clear communication through
Communications to implement the new brand that GCFA
multiple channels about the work of GCFA. In 2014,
and other agencies adopted to work toward unifying the
the agency adopted and began using new branding
United Methodist brand.
– to include a revised website that is part of the denominational web presence of www.umc.org; instituted
Working with the executive and communications
use of unified email signatures that continue the theme of
committee of the Professional Association of United
one United Methodist Church, and worked with Shared
Methodist Church Secretaries (PAUMCS), helped launch
Services, Sponsorship and other departments to tell the
a new, revised website for the organization. Together
GCFA story. Several marketing flyers were developed
with the Travel and Meeting Planning Department,
that highlight the programs vetted by GCFA that assist the
Communications facilitated the development of the first
local church in its ministry.
online registration for the PAUMCS Annual Conference.
To share the commitment of being in service to the
THE DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Church, the Communications department developed strategic communications strategy.
The new United Methodist Church Development Center was created in 2014 to serve the Church in a unique way. The focus of the Development Center is to work
Working with all the other departments of the agency,
with agencies, racial/ethnic caucuses, and other affiliated
communications increased the number of press releases
organizations of The United Methodist Church.
to keep the connection informed of the work of the
It will serve as a comprehensive and inclusive fundraising
board and staff of GCFA, and developed the blog for the
office for the national and worldwide ministries of the denomination. The Development Center will work in
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partnership with conference foundations, and existing
with United Methodist agencies and related
fundraising staff within our Church to encourage the
organizations that has now established twenty-two
“Culture of Philanthropy” that is already present in the
(22) endowment efforts
Church to continue to make an impact around the world.
• added a new area of focus to encourage and
invite conversations and engagement among
FINANCIAL SERVICES
parties and entities of the UMC to seek to
“Striving for excellence” in the services provided by the
transition the current trend of decline of the UMC
Financial Services Department has been the key focus
in the USA into one of growth. This latter new
for 2014. The staff of Financial Services reached out
focus has generated the sort of creativity and
to constituents throughout the connection to better
energy that one would expect, even during 2014
understand their needs and to fill their needs in an efficient and effective way. Financial Services manages
Once the vision was cast for the strengthening of the
the accounting and finances for several United Methodist
investment and endowment programs and the start of the
boards, commissions and councils, including the Council
vital congregations engagement program, the Board of
of Bishops.
Directors of the Foundation examined its structure and proposed revision of the bylaws of the Foundation which
THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOUNDATION
added non-voting advisory members with expertise in
year of transition of mission and focus for The United
The new Board elected its leadership for 2015:
Methodist Church Foundation. The Foundation Board
Chair, Beatrice Garza (Houston, TX); Vice-Chair, Dixie
and the Development Office are now separate offices
Hall (Missoula, MT); Secretary, Sharon Washington
to allow the Development office to focus solely in
(Jeffersonville, IN); Treasurer, Chuck Tokuhama (Mililani,
endowment and planned gift development.
HI).
The Foundation’s board and staff set direction and policy
The Board immediately engaged in continuing steps in
to move forward through continuation of its multi-
strategic planning with focused work on the Foundation’s
faceted investment program offering:
vision and mission statements and the beginning
conversations about goal setting to support its mission
investments and vital congregations.
Completing its first fifteen years of ministry, this was a
• common investment funds and specialized
portfolios with a progressive rollout of avoidance
moving into 2015.
screens and shareholder advocacy consistent with the United Methodist Social Principles
• continuation of its general agency endowment
creation and management program collaborating Two surveys were conducted
HUMAN RESOURCES The personnel of the Human Resources department includes the Executive Director of HR, an Ulti-Pro specialist, a Wellness Coordinator, and an HR generalist.
to gauge employee satisfaction. One of the surveys indicated there was marked improvement in communication and other key factors when staff ranked their satisfaction with their jobs.
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IT’S 2014 – AND WE’RE PREPARING FOR THE 2016 GENERAL CONFERENCE When we say we are committed to finding ways to
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WHAT IS GENERAL CONFERENCE?
increase funds for ministries at all levels of the Church, we are acting to find sponsorship relationships with vetted companies that will be present at General Conference. The cycle of work that has to be done for the Church’s best example of connectionalism usually begins immediately after each General Conference. This quadrennium was no different and as we approach the 2016 date, activity increases. For 2014, the Business Manager of the General Conference reports that there have been two invitations from Central Conference delegations to host General Conference in their area. The Commission on the General Conference visited the Philippines and Zimbabwe at the invitation of these two central conferences. More discussion will occur as all parties involved consider the
The General Conference, the primary legislative body of The United Methodist Church, is the only body that speaks officially for the church. Meeting once every four years to determine legislation affecting connectional matters, it is composed of no fewer than 600 and no more than 1,000 delegates. Working within the boundaries of the Church Constitution and General Rules, the General
logistics and costs of hosting General Conference outside
Conference defines and fixes the conditions,
the U.S. It is agreed that as a global denomination this
privileges and duties of church membership; the
is an integral part of being inclusive of all members of
powers and duties of elders, deacons, diaconal
the Church. General Conference is a critical part of the
ministers and local pastors; and the powers
process of making decisions about the direction of the
and duties of annual conferences, missionary
Church and every consideration will be given to how
conferences, charge conferences and congregational
we can make this part of the decision-making process a global perspective. The work of the Business Manager of the General Conference provides a valuable service to the Connection and is viewed as another way that we strive to expand services that will add value to the Church’s mission.
meetings. It authorizes the organization, promotion and administrative work of the church. The General Conference also defines the powers and duties of the episcopacy, authorizes the official hymnal and book of worship, provides a judicial system and procedures, initiates and directs all connectional enterprises of the church and enacts other legislation for the operation of the church. Learn more at www.umc.org/who-we-are/general-conference
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GLOBAL GIVING THE GOALS
To increase giving to the general apportioned funds as part of our common financial commitment to shared United Methodist mission and ministry and report these gifts to the 2016 General Conference.
To develop and implement, over time, systems and structures that will lead to a global apportioning of funds to annual conferences around the world upon a shared rational basis.
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While we always celebrate giving, we know that increased
would the formula look like – was a key question. It
giving to the ministries of The United Methodist Church is
was discussed that apportionments times a percentage
more evidence that the people of the Church have faith in
rate and adjusted on factors like cost of doing church
the connection and give to make a difference.
per attendee and the prevailing per cap income in a conference was given thoughtful consideration. Though
GCFA Staff, working with the Standing Committee on
an apportionment figure has not been set yet, there were
Central Conference Matters (StCCCM) had discussion
recommendations from the committee and those involved
that focused on some of the challenges involved with
gathering input from Central Conference bishops and the
getting a global view of apportionment formulas,
following recommended next steps:
particularly in the areas of
1. Availability of data from which to discern capability
Committee on Central Conference Matters for
2. Validity of data
their approval
3. Comparability of data
• February 2015 – Present proposal to Standing
• March 2015 – Present proposal to GCFA board for
its approval In the discussion, it was important to take into
• May 2015 – Finalize proposal as part of GCFA
consideration the fairness of the calculations – what
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8.1%
5 out of 6
$5.3 MILLION
In 2014, contributions to the 6
Five of the six Special Sundays
Last year, United Methodists
Special Sundays increased 8.1%.
showed growth.
across the connection gave nearly $5.3 million to six churchwide Special Sundays with offerings.
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GREETINGS from the President of the Board Dear friends, It is my privilege to serve as President
grow in its capacity to serve the
I am grateful for our Board of
of the Board of Directors of GCFA
church in our ministry of stewardship
Directors, our GCFA staff, and the
(the General Council on Finance
and administration. In particular,
other agencies who work alongside
and Administration) of our United
GCFA has increased its role in
of us. We all endeavor to keep
Methodist Church. Our Board is
collaborating with the other general
before us the mission of our UMC,
composed of volunteers who are
church agencies on “shared services”
and we believe we are doing our
elected by the General Conference
to reduce costs and overhead, while
part to help “make disciples of Jesus
to provide governance oversight of
providing improved service to the
Christ for the transformation of the
the work of GCFA and its staff. This
church.
world.”
of a very reduced structure with 21
We are very pleased to report that
Bishop Michael J. Coyner,
Board members, so we are a hard-
general Church giving from our
Indiana Area of The United
working group that meets four times
local congregations and annual
Methodist Church
per year.
conferences reached an all-time high
“Making a Difference in Indiana ...
in 2014, and we of GCFA are grateful
and around the World”
quadrennium we are operating out
During my time on the Board of
for the generosity of our United
GCFA, I have seen that organization
Methodist Church.
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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE GENERAL COUNCIL ON FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Italics Indicate Clergy
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Rev. Dr. Stephen C. Hundley
Mr. Delmar P. Robinson
Southeastern Jurisdiction
Southeastern Jurisdiction
Virginia Annual Conference
Mississippi Annual Conference
Committee on Fiduciary, Foundation,
Committee on Personnel, Policies
and Property Matters, Chairperson
and Practices
Investment Committee, Chairperson Bishop Michael J. Coyner
Rev. Jodi Smith
North Central Jurisdiction
Mrs. Rose Beverly R. Jerusalem
South Central Jurisdiction
Indiana Annual Conference
Philippines Jurisdiction
North Texas Annual Conference
President of the Board of Directors
Northeast Philippines Central
Committee on Fiduciary,
Bishop of the Indiana Conference
Conference
Foundation, and Property Matters
Connectional Outreach Committee Bishop L. Michael McKee
Rev. Dr. Elijah A. Stansell, Jr.
South Central Jurisdiction
Mr. Charles E. Moore, Jr.
South Central Jurisdiction
North Texas Annual Conference
Northeastern Jurisdiction
Texas Annual Conference
Committee on Legal Responsibility and
Baltimore-Washington Annual
Committee on Fiduciary,
Corporate Governance
Conference
Foundation, and Property Matters
Committee on General Agency and Mr. James B. Argue, Jr.
Episcopal Matters
South Central Jurisdiction
Mrs. Jessica H. Vargo North Central Jurisdiction
Arkansas Annual Conference
Mr. Joseph Tunda Museu
East Ohio Annual Conference
Secretary of the Board
Congo Jurisdiction
Committee on General Agency and
Connectional Outreach Committee
West Congo Annual Conference
Episcopal Matters
Committee on General Agency and Mr. John W. Bishop
Episcopal Matters
Northeastern Jurisdiction
Mrs. Valarie Willis North Central Jurisdiction
Greater New Jersey Annual Conference
Rev. Dustin D. Petz
West Ohio Annual Conference
Committee on Legal Responsibility and
South Central Jurisdiction
Committee on Personnel, Policies,
Corporate Governance, Chairperson
Great Plains Annual Conference
and Practices, Chairperson
Connectional Outreach Committee Mr. Per Endré Bjørnevik
Rev. Steven Wood, Sr.
Northern Europe and Eurasia
Rev. Sharon E. Ragland
Southeastern Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction
Western Jurisdiction
North Georgia Annual Conference
Norway Central Conference
Desert Southwest Annual Conference
Audit and Review Committee
Committee on Legal Responsibility and
Committee on General Agency and
Corporate Governance
Episcopal Matters
Ms. Christine Dodson
Mr. W. Zachary (Zac) Riddle
Southeastern Jurisdiction
Southeastern Jurisdiction
North Carolina Annual Conference
North Alabama Annual Conference
Audit and Review Committee,
Audit and Review Committee
Chairperson
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THE EXECUTIVE TEAM OF THE GENERAL COUNCIL ON FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Setting the tone for the daily work of the GCFA staff, the Executive Team represents each of the work areas of GCFA.
A. Moses Rathan Kumar General Secretary and Treasurer
Key responsibility: Oversight of all the work of GCFA, setting the tone for the vision and purpose of GCFA to be in ministry in the Church in innovative ways that support the ministry and mission of The United Methodist Church.
Bari W. Beasley Chief Officer of Shared Services and Marketing
Key responsibility: Oversight of several departments: Shared Services, Sponsorship, Travel and Meeting Planning and Communications/Marketing. In her role, she employs strategic planning and innovative work teams to develop programs and procedures that promote the work of The United Methodist Church. The departments working with Bari reach all GCFA constituents.
Michael Cook
Chief Information Officer Key responsibility: Oversight of the IT and Data Services departments of GCFA. Most of the work of these departments touches all the constituent groups doing work with GCFA: local churches, annual conferences, the Council of Bishops, general agencies of the Church and others.
Rick King Chief Financial Officer
Key responsibility: Oversight of the receipt, processing and distribution of the finances of The United Methodist Church. The Financial Services teams works diligently to show accountability for the funds entrusted to GCFA and the Church.
Steve Lambert General Counsel
Key responsibility: Oversight of procedures and processes that protect The United Methodist Church. The legal team focuses on the United Methodist connection, and how we can reach and support one another in areas of legal briefings, property trust issues, and interpretation of The Book of Discipline.
Denicia Roberts Executive Director of Human Resources
Key Responsibility: The Human Resources Department of GCFA manages employee benefits for GCFA and other general board and agencies of The United Methodist Church, including the Council of Bishops -- the group of active and retired bishops, their spouses and dependents. As the Executive Director of Human Resources, she works with the Wellness Coordinator whose key responsibilities are to develop and provide well-care benefits and programs to staff; works with other agency HR departments implementing Ulti-Pro, and leads the Building Management and Support Team of GCFA.
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2014 Financials
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General Council of Finance & Administration | Income Statement for the Year Ending December 31, 2014 | In Thousands
REVENUE
39
$10,
$9,921 $ 6 1
0,6
91
6 $3 6
2013 Actual
2014 Budget
2 $4 1
$1,2 6
$6,5 7
EXPENSES
Total Revenue
05
Other Income
0,3
51
Benefit Trust & USPF Distribution
Shared Service Revenue
$9,397 $ 1 5
$
1,0
5
$785
79 $6
$6 0
Investment Income
74 $5
$650
$591
$
01
00
General Church Receipts
4
$890
2014 Actual*
1,4
6,6
$6,480 $ 8
2014 Budget
$9,2 2
2013 Actual
2014 Actual*
The projected budget deficit was $524,000. However, unaudited figures place this number at $334,000. This was attained by strategic spending controls.
Total Operating Expenses
*These are preliminary, unaudited figures
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NEW SHARED SERVICES Solutions, Service, Satisfaction GCFA currently provides over 40 shared services to a variety of boards, agencies, annual conferences and other entities related to The United Methodist Church. As we move towards General Conference 2016 and beyond, we want to provide effective solutions to our customers’ needs, build a more customer-centered approach to all we do, and strive to expand and add services that will add value to the Church’s mission.
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TRAVEL & MEETING PLANNING
Online Registration, Meeting Planning, Travel Agency Selection, Travel Arrangements, Support for Pre-General Conference News Briefing, Travel Arrangements for General Conference Delegates, Support for Business Manager’s office during General Conference, Concur
HUMAN RESOURCES
Human Resources Management, Human Resources Support, Benefits Administration, UltiPro, Building Services
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Network Configuration/Helpdesk, Microsoft GP (Great Plains), Donor Direct, UMCARES, WebEx Conferencing, Ezra, Cisco Phone System, Jurisdictional Pools
LEGAL SERVICES
Legal Consultation, Trademark and Insignia, Tax Exempt Status
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Payroll, Accounts Payable Processing, Checks Production & Distribution, EFT Generation & Submission, Positive Pay Submission and Exception Administration, Bank Reconciliation, Inter-Agency Account Reconciliation, General Accounting, Financial Statement Preparation, Internal Audit, Budget/Financial Analysis, Treasury Service, Treasury Service for General Conference
SPONSORSHIP
Relationship Development , Event Support, Long-Term UMC Support,
DATA SERVICES
Data Sync, Ezra Statistics, Survey, UMData
THE DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Established to provide a centralized fundraising office for national and worldwide ministries of our denomination. It works in partnership with the agencies, Council of Bishops, racial/ethnic caucuses, and other affiliated organizations of our Church to encourage a Culture of Philanthropy. There are several service models within the United Methodist Church Development Center that can be tailored to fit an organization’s needs.
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