Inclusion in this list of resources does not indicate endorsement of products or services by the North Texas Conference. It is the responsibility of the local church to manage their vendor relationships.

Electrical Contract

The North Texas Conference contracts through Priority Power for electricity for 160 churches. To learn more about the program, email or call Tom Christian at 972-814-5656. 

Paychex

Paychex has partnered with Wespath to assist with managing the nuances of payroll related to clergy, our health insurance options and the ever-changing retiree benefit laws. Additionally, churches will receive a 35% discount for signing up through Wespath.

Support Services

Does your ministry need administrative help? UMC Support’s professionals make the GCFA agency run smoothly. UMC Support offers many services – IT, Marketing, Human Resources, Copyright Consulting and Meeting Planning – often at a lower cost than secular vendors.

If you are interested in any of these services – or if you have questions about your ministry but aren’t sure what you need – email the Connectional Relations team or call 866-367-4232.

TechSoup

TechSoup provides non-profit pricing for many of the applications that the local church uses every day (e.g. Microsoft 365, Adobe, Zoom, etc.). Join TechSoup to take advantage of non-profit pricing. If needed, they also sell hardware and provide Managed IT, Help Desk, and website services. 

More Resources

Ace Hardware Partnership

Privacy of Financial Giving
Audit Guide (updated for 2021) Records Retention Policy
Budgeting Resources Safeguarding Church Funds
Bylaw Basics Staples Partnership
Church Management Software Suggested Chart of Accounts
Employee or Independent Contractor Tips on Handling Money

GCFA Incorporation of a Local Church

Treasurer's Handbook
GCFA Personnel Policy Manual UBIT Webinar Video
GuideStar Listing UMC Group Ruling
Ministry Support