This Life-Changing Journey: God Extends Grace; Let Us Do the Same
In her reflection, Rev. Danita R. Anderson celebrates Annual Conference 2025 and recalls her own ordination journey, now over four decades in ministry. She lif…
Finance and Administration
The Northern Illinois Conference Finance and Administration office supports the financial and operational needs of the conference.
Finance and Administration Staff
Treasurer/Director of Administrative Services: Elaine Moy, 872-810-0892
Administrative Manager: David W. Quinn, 872-810-0892
Accounts Payable Specialist: Nicole Minter, 872-810-0879
NIC Council on Finance and Administration (CCFA) Chair: Kim Emery
Forms and Resources
- Check Request form (updated 10/2024)
- Congregational how-tos and more
- GCFA tax packet
- Incorporation of Churches
- Business partners (businesses and vendors vetted and approved by the United Methodist General Council on Finance and Administration for United Methodist ministries)
- Understanding the UM Budget
- Webinars
- Church Property Taxes, recorded July 15, 2025
- Prosper, recorded March 26, 2025
- 2024 Statistical Reports, recorded Feb. 11, 2025
- Brick River People Portal and Church Dashboard, recorded Feb. 11, 2025
- Human Resources & Finances, recorded Jan. 16, 2025
- Ministry with the Houseless: Hospitality & Liability, recorded Jan. 9, 2025
- Fair Labor Standard Act, recorded Nov. 19, 2024
Health and Retirement Benefits
Conference clergy members receive health benefits through the NIC plan. It is administered by Wespath Benefits and Investments, the United Methodist benefits and investments agency.
Health and Benefits Staff
Conference Benefits Officer: Rev. Cheryl Weaver, (608 ) 478-4609
Benefits Administrator: Lameise Turner, (872) 810-0924
Resources
Denominational health and benefits organization: Wespath (formerly General Board of Pension and Health Benefits), (800) 851-2201
Learn about Compass, the United Methodist retirement program effective Jan. 1, 2026 (find Korean and Spanish versions on the right-hand side of the page)
Risk Management and Ministry Protection (Property and Casualty Insurance)
Director of Risk Management & Ministry Protection: Elizabeth Stahl, 872-810-0874
Risk Management forms, guidelines, and more