General Secretary Rev. Moses Kumar to Retire in 2026 After Years of Faithful Leadership at GCFA

Nashville, Tenn. – June 11, 2025 – The General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) of The United Methodist Church is announcing that General Secretary Rev. Moses Kumar will retire in 2026 after more than 16 years of dedicated leadership.

Since assuming the role of General Secretary, Kumar has guided GCFA with integrity, fiscal stewardship, and a deep commitment to serving the connectional ministries of the church. Under his leadership, GCFA has navigated times of significant denominational transition while continuing to uphold its responsibility to provide financial and administrative support to the Church.

One of the most impactful initiatives under Kumar’s leadership—guided by his deep commitment to local churches—was the creation of UMC Support in 2016. This brand enables GCFA to provide professional administrative services to United Methodist ministries at below-market costs while also generating new revenue. Since its launch, UMC Support has effectively offset a $1.6 million loss in apportionment giving and increased generated revenue by 110% during the same period.

During Kumar’s tenure, the agency’s reserves went from a negative balance to a healthy, sustainable level in 2025. GCFA’s financial recovery was accomplished under Kumar’s leadership through judicious financial management and was bolstered by reduced travel expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic, the strategic sale of two properties in Nashville, and sound investment decisions by staff.

“It has been a blessing to be in ministry at GCFA for the past 16+ years,” Kumar shared. “The GCFA staff are the best team to work alongside. I am excited to work with the incoming General Secretary on an onboarding strategy that would most benefit the ministry of GCFA.”

Bishop David Graves, President of the GCFA Board of Directors, expressed deep appreciation for Rev. Moses Kumar’s service. “Moses has provided steady leadership and a clear vision for GCFA. I am deeply grateful for his devoted ministry and unwavering commitment to the Church and the organization. We thank him for all his support as we move into this time of transition for GCFA.”

To ensure a smooth leadership transition, GCFA has engaged an executive search firm with extensive experience in the religious and nonprofit sectors to assist in identifying the next General Secretary.

More information on the search process will be shared in the months ahead.

About GCFA: 

The General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) is the ministry of administrative oversight and support for The United Methodist Church. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, GCFA ensures financial integrity and accountability across the denomination and provides services that support ministry at every level of the church.

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