In Sympathy: Mr. Vi Tran
Mr. Vi Tran, spouse of Rev. Brian Gilbert of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the age of 37.
Location: Online via zoom
Ever wish you knew more about clergy taxes, or housing allowances, or why gravity is so unforgiving? Well, we may not be able to help with the last one, but if you want to know about BENEFITS, keep reading!
Our Conference Benefits officer, Cheryl Weaver, will be hosting a monthly “Lunch and Learn”. Each month we will spend some time learning about the different benefits that are available to clergy and lay employees of the Conference. There will be time for questions as well.
Questions? Contact NIC CBO, Rev. Cheryl Weaver.
Upcoming Events
No registration needed.
- November 12, 11:30 a.m.: COMPASS and HealthFlex - Zoom Link (Rescheduled)
It will be a short presentation on benefits and reminders, and then a longer open time for Q&A. Bring your questions, ask Cheryl anything (about benefits). - December 10, 11:30 a.m.: SPECIAL Advent Worship - Zoom Link
Previous Events
- HealthFlex Open Enrollment, Oct. 22, 2025
Rev. Cheryl Weaver and Todd Creviston, Wespath benefit educator, presented Healthflex plans and answered questions.
Watch the Recording
Download Resources- 2026 Health Insurance Premiums and Minimum Compensation
- How Do I Choose My HealthFlex Plans? (in English, Spanish, and Korean)
- 2026 Compass Election Form - Due by Dec. 1, 2025 if you want to make changes to the Jan.1, 2026 Election
- 2026 Benefit Updates and Church Benefits Billing Information for NIC
- COMPASS, One More Time, Sept. 17, 2025
- Getting Ready for Charge Conference from a Benefits Perspective, Aug. 20, 2025
Rev. Cheryl Weaver walked through the new compensation form and answer any questions about benefits as you prepare for Charge Conference. Watch the recording. - Benefits Q&A, May 21, 2025
- Compass and Clergy Finance 101, April 23, 2025
- Heart Health, Feb. 12, 2025
- New Year, Same You! Non-resolutions for better mental health, Jan. 15, 2025
- Spiritual Health, Dec. 17, 2024
- Getting Ready for Tax Season, Nov. 20, 2024
- Health Insurance Options, Oct. 23, 2024
- What are all those extra benefits about (Virgin Pulse, Omada, etc.)? Sept. 25, 2025
Send your questions in advance to Rev. Cheryl Weaver, Conference Benefits Officer.