Apply for Equitable Compensation by Nov. 15
Clergy must apply by Nov. 15 to the conference Equitable Compensation Committee for funds to supplement their base compensation.
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
- Business Partners (businesses and vendors vetted and approved by the United Methodist General Council on Finance and Administration for United Methodist ministries)
- Check Request form (updated 10/2024)
- Clergy Compensation Form (2026) Instructions
- Congregational How-Tos and More
- Equitable Compensation for 2026 (doc. 680.02)
- GCFA Group Ruling (Apply or Renew)
- Housing Allowance Explained
- Housing Covenant (passed at 2024 Annual Conference)
- Incorporation of Churches
- Local Church Sales Tax Exempt Letter - please email your District Admin
- Scouts Affiliation Agreement
- Space-Sharing Agreement Sample Template
- Understanding the UM Budget
- Webinars
- Local Board of Trustees 101, recorded Oct. 14, 2025
- Compass Retirement Plan, recorded Sept. 30, 2025
- 2026 Budget Information, recorded Sept. 23, 2025
- Signs of Struggle, recorded Sept. 16, 2025
- Budgeting 101: Building a Church Budget from Scratch, recorded Sept. 8 2025
- 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)
- Compass Election Form - Due by Dec. 1, 2025 if you want to make changes to the Jan.1, 2026 Election
- Equitable compensation for 2026 (doc. 680.02)
- 2026 Health Insurance Plan for clergy rates table
- 2026 Benefit Updates and Church Benefits billing information
- Plan Guide (in English, Spanish, and Korean)
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