Finance Committee

Information & Resources

Resources

Local Church Audit Guide (GCFA)

Free audit procedures, internal control checklists, and FAQs for church finances

Guidelines Finance 2025-2028

Guidebook for finance committee leaders on budgeting and funds management

Church Office Best Financial Practices

Best practices for financial controls and fraud prevention

Financial Records Handbook

Handbook for treasurers, counters, and finance secretaries

Ministry and Money: A Practical Guide for Pastors

Book on biblical stewardship and church finance basics

Vanco Online Giving Software

GCFA-partnered digital giving and church engagement platform

Consecration Sunday Stewardship Program Guide

Program for increasing giving 15-30%

TWK Connection Map

Interactive tool to visualize conference relationships and connections

Foundation and Development Fund

TWK endowments, investments, loans, and stewardship services

UMC Partners in Ministry

GCFA vendor discount program (Home Depot, Staples, Vanco, etc.)

BOD: Finance Committee (¶258.4)

Book of Discipline requirements for local church finance committees

Stewardship (Discipleship Ministries)

Generosity resources, clergy tax info, and giving encouragement tools