General Boards and
Agencies
The general boards and
agencies provide services and ministries that are beyond the scope of the
individual local congregations and annual conferences and provide support to
the work of the local church.
General agencies are organized by function. If you or your church organization
need assistance in any part of your ministry, a general agency stands by to
assist you.
Archives &
History
General
Commission on Archives and History
Gathers, preserves,
and disseminates materials on the history of The United Methodist Church and
its antecedents. It maintains archives and a library in which the historical
records are kept.
P.O.
Box 127
Madison, NJ 07940
973-408-3189
973-408-3909 (fax)
research@gcah.org
Communications
General
Commission on Communications (United Methodist Communications)
Provides leadership for the denomination in the fields of communication, public
relations, and promotion of the general funds and programs of the denomination.
It is the official news gathering and distribution agency of the denomination.
It provides resources and services to local churches and annual conferences in
the field of communications.
P.O.
Box 320
Nashville, TN 37202
615-742-5400
615-742-5423 (fax)
umcom@umcom.org
Christian Unity
General
Commission on Christian Unity & Interreligious Concerns
Advocates for and works toward Christian unity in every aspect of the life of
The United Methodist Church. It works to enable ecumenical and interreligious
understanding and experience among all United Methodists.
475
Riverside Drive, Room 1300
New York, NY 10115
212-749-3553
212-749-3556 (fax)
info@gccuic-umc.org
Educational Materials/Curriculum
General
Board of Publications - United Methodist Publishing House
The United Methodist Publishing House distributes all the official
publications, records and forms of the denomination, publishes books through
Abingdon Press, and operates Cokesbury
retail and online stores, mail order service. It also publishes and distributes
church school materials and resources throughout the denomination.
P.O.
Box 801
Nashville, TN 37202-0801
615-749-6000
communications@umph.com
Ethnic Concerns
General
Commission on Religion and Race
Focused on bringing about full and equal participation of the racial and ethnic
constituencies in The United Methodist Church. The commission carries out its
work through advocacy of the issues and by reviewing and monitoring the
practices of the denomination.
100 Maryland
Avenue, NE, Ste. 400
Washington,
DC 20002
202-547-2271
202-547-0358
(fax)
Finance
General Council
on Finance and Administration
Administers the finances and operational needs of the denomination and serves
as the general treasurer of the denomination.
1200
Davis Street
Evanston, IL 60201
847-869-3345
847-425-6565 (fax)
gcfa@gcfa.org
Higher Education & Ministerial Training
General
Board of Higher Education and Ministry
Prepares and assists people to fulfill their ordained ministries and to provide
general oversight for campus ministries and institutions of higher education.
PO
Box 340007
Nashville, TN 37203-0007
Leadership Training
General
Board of Discipleship
Provides leadership and resources in the areas of spiritual growth and
development, devotional literature, curriculum resources, Christian education,
evangelism, worship, stewardship, and ministry of the laity. The General Board
of Discipleship oversees The Upper
Room.
P.O.
Box 340003
Nashville, TN 37203-0003
1-877-899-2780
Men's Issues
General
Commission on United Methodist Men
Involves men in a growing relationship to Jesus Christ and his church and to
provide resources and support for programs of evangelism, stewardship and the
needs of men.
P.O.
Box 340006
Nashville, TN 37203-0006
615-340-7145
615-340-1770 (fax)
Mission
General
Board of Global Ministries
Responsible to witness to Jesus Christ throughout the world, to recruit and
send missionaries, to raise the awareness and support of persons in local
churches for global mission, and to assist in the development of Christian
churches and leadership.
475
Riverside Drive
New York, New York 10115
1-800-862-4246
info@gbgm-umc.org
Program Leadership
General
Council on Ministries
Coordinates and facilitates the programs of the denomination. It supports and
encourages the general agencies in their respective tasks. The general agencies
are accountable to the Council in the carrying out of their program.
601
W. Riverview Avenue
Dayton, OH 45406
937-227-9400
937-227-9407 (fax)
gcom@gcom-umc.org
Staff Pension & Health Benefits
General
Board of Pensions and Health Benefits
Supervises and administers the pension and benefits programs, plans, and funds
of The United Methodist Church. It administers and disburses the retirement and
benefit funds of the various annual conferences.
1201
Davis Street
Evanston, IL 60201
847-869-4550
847-475-5061(fax)
Social Issues
General
Board of Church and Society
Challenges United Methodists to work in areas of important social concern and
develops resources to inform, motivate, and train United Methodists on issues
of social justice in the society.
100
Maryland Ave., N.E.
Washington, DC 20002
202-488-5600
202-488-5619 (fax)
gbcs@umc-gbcs.org
Women's Issues
General
Commission on Status and Role of Women
Challenges The United Methodist Church to a commitment to the full
participation of women in the complete life and mission of the church. The
commission serves as an advocate for and on behalf of women, seeks to eliminate
inequities in relation to women in the church, and monitors the general
agencies, institutions, and connectional structures to ensure inclusiveness of
women.
1200
Davis Street
Evanston, Illinois 60201
800-523-8390
847-869-1466 (fax)