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The Rev. Moses Kumar, top executive of the United Methodist General Council on Finance and Administration, speaks on April 24, 2024, at the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C. Kumar is retiring at the end of March after more than 17 years as head of the denomination’s finance agency. Photo by Paul Jeffrey, UM News.

Kumar looks back on helming finance agency

The Rev. Moses Kumar, retiring after 17 years, shepherded the denomination’s finances during a tumultuous time.
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Board members of The United Methodist Church’s finance agency sing “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” during opening worship at their meeting Nov. 14 in Nashville, Tenn. During the meeting, the board reckoned with the denomination’s financial difficulties while approving spending for denomination-wide ministries in 2026. The board also heard a report on alternative sources of revenue beyond the offering plate. Photo by Heather Hahn, UM News.

Bishop warns of financial troubles ahead

The president of The United Methodist Church’s finance agency urged leaders to face the reality of reduced resources. He also expressed hope that the church can rebuild for a faithful future.
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Delegates prepare to do their legislative work during the 2024 United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C., in Charlotte, NC. The board of the General Council on Finance and Administration approved a request for $1.5 million to pay for a whole software system to track legislation at General Conference. The current system has been in use for nearly 40 years. Photo by Larry McCormack, UM News.

Big update planned for General Conference tech

The United Methodist Church’s finance agency board approved a $1.5 million grant for the first major upgrade of General Conference’s legislative tracker in decades.
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Liberia Bishop Samuel J. Quire Jr. (right) shares communion with Africa University Vice Chancellor Peter M. Mageto (left) during worship at GCFA’s Quad Training in Mutare, Zimbabwe. The church's finance agency gathered church leaders in Africa to discuss stewardship of property, finances and data. Photo courtesy of the Africa University Public Affairs Office.

African leaders focus on stewardship

General Council on Finance and Administration’s Quad Training for African United Methodist leaders offered space to collaborate in charting the denomination’s financial future.

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