2026 Will Be a Year of Hope
Bishop Schwerin looks ahead to 2026 by turning to scripture; specifically, Psalm 130:5: “I wait for the Lord; my soul waits, and in his word, I hope.” He ponders, What kind of spiritual focus is nee…
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 Insurance 101, recorded Aug. 26, 2025
- 2025 Clergy Compensation Form Training, recorded Aug. 20, 2025
- 2025 Charge Conference Reporting, recorded Aug. 19, 2025
- 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)
- Equitable compensation for 2026 (doc. 680.02)
- NIC Housing Covenant (passed at 2024 Annual Conference)
- Housing Allowance Explained
- 2026 Health Insurance Plan for clergy rates table
- 2026 Benefit Updates and Church Benefits billing information
- 2026 Clergy Compensation Form Instructions
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