Professional Association of United Methodist Church Secretaries Institute (PAUMCS)
The five-day PAUMCS Institute, cosponsored with the United Methodist Church General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA), provides advanced professional training and enrichment for United Methodist church secretaries. The summer Institute is designed to stimulate professional growth and development of the individual for work in the church. Participants are introduced to business concepts required for understanding the financial operations of the church as well as relationships with the pastor, church employees and members of the congregation. Studying such concepts with professors selected from a strong seminary and business school faculty as well as other experts encourages secretaries to become better informed and more effective church administrators. A participant who completes the program and meets the requirements set forth by GCFA is eligible to apply for certification as a Professional UMC Secretary.
Registration for the PAUMCS Institute as well as membership information for the organization can be found at www.paumcs.org/certification.htm. Persons wishing to attend the institute must contact the PAUMCS organization directly via phone 866.367.4232 x 2386, or email: paumcs@gcfa.org.