It’s that time of year to update your 2023 church stats! The Conference will be using the ACSTATS system again this year. https://stats.gcfa.org/ There are no changes from the 2022 local church reporting data elements.
Please note that the 2023 local church statistics will be the basis for the 2025 apportionments of the potential new Conference. Please ensure the accuracy and completeness of Table 2 Expenses and Table 3 Income.
A new incentive check of $1,000 will be distributed to churches that submit their 2023 statistics by the deadline of January 23, 2024. Note the portal will be opened on Monday, January 8th.
Each church user will have to register as a new user; last year’s information has been deleted.
To enter the stats system, follow these steps:
Go to https://stats.gcfa.org/Login.aspx (see attached screenshot).
In the Login box where is says “email@gcfa.org” enter the church GCFA number. This is a 6 digit number that is sometimes called the Permanent ID. Most GCFA numbers start with 7. (see attached screenshot).
In the Password box, enter the temporary password NWTXConf2023! (see attached screenshot)
Click Log in
This will take you to a screen entitled Local Church Identification/Registration. There should be no Registered users so click on the box “I’m not Listed.” (see attached screenshot)
A new screen will open where you will enter your information. Every box that has an asterisk is a required field. (see attached screenshot)
In the password box, it may have a password suggestion but if you click in that box and start typing, you can choose your own password. It must be at least 8 characters long and contain 1 special character (e.g., exclamation point). You can click on the eyeball to the right of the box and it will show you what you are typing. (see attached screenshot)
When completed, click on “Register with Local Church”.
Go back to the login https://stats.gcfa.org
Log in using your email and password that you entered when you registered as a user. (see attached screenshot)
This will take you to the Church Details screen. Please review this screen and make note of any missing or incorrect information. You cannot edit this screen but please send an email with the missing or incorrect information to the district office. (see attached screenshot)
Click on the box “Annual Report” or click on the “Annual Statistics” in the top menu bar.
Begin entering your stats. There is a toggle switch that you can use to display the question instructions.
ACSTATS system support & Questions Process Steps:
Contact your District Assistant with any initial questions:
Amarillo & Lubbock – Jennifer Andersen: admin.assistant@lubdistumc.com
Big Spring & Abilene – Paula Hughes: paula@abilenedistrict.com
If DA can’t answer, email Conference Staff:
System Access – contact Janie Davis davis@nwtxconf.org
Statistical Data Questions – Dave Andersen andersen@nwwtxconf.org
Conference Office Phone: 806-762-0201
Note: DA or Conference staff resource availability may be limited, and the ability to quickly respond to your questions if you delay until Jan. 16 - 23 to begin input.