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

Wespath (General Board Pension and Health Benefits):  (800) 851-2201

Director of Risk Management & Ministry Protection TBD: (872) 810-0874 (contact Elaine Moy in the interim). For insurance forms and information visit the Risk Management page

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
  • Fair Labor Standard Act, recorded Nov. 19, 2024
  • Ministry with the Houseless: Hospitality & Liability, recorded Jan. 9, 2025
  • Human Resources & Finances, recorded Jan. 16, 2025
  • 2024 Statistical Reports, Feb. 11, 2025

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, 2025 (find Korean and Spanish versions on the right-hand side of the page)

Risk Management and Ministry Protection (Property and Casualty Insurance)

Find information here.