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…
The Northern Illinois Conference Finance and Administration office supports the financial and operational needs of the conference.
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
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.
Conference Benefits Officer: Rev. Cheryl Weaver, (608 ) 478-4609
Benefits Administrator: Lameise Turner, (872) 810-0924
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)
Director of Risk Management & Ministry Protection: Elizabeth Stahl, 872-810-0874
Risk Management forms, guidelines, and more
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…
In her column, Rev. Fabiola Grandon-Mayer reflects on the spirit of unity and collaboration that made the 2025 Annual Conference a meaningful and inspiring gathering. From worship to legi…
Elizabeth "Beth" Stahl, the new NIC Risk Manager, brings over 20 years of insurance and financial experience along with a lifelong connection to the United Methodist Church. She is eager…
Compass, launching Jan. 1, is a new defined contribution retirement plan for eligible UMC clergy, designed to provide flexibility and optimize retirement income. Funded through both church and…