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…
The Northern Illinois Conference is pleased to welcome Elizabeth Stahl as the conference's new risk manager. She begins work on June 2.
"I am happy to have found 'the one' during our interview process for this position," said Elaine Moy, NIC's treasurer and director of administrative services. "Beth has over 20 years of insurance experience, she's a pastor's kid and a lifelong member of a United Methodist church. She has the knowledge and skills of insurance, and the heart for this ministry. "
Ms. Stahl said she is excited about starting a new career.
"I am looking forward to meeting everyone and getting to know the churches," she said. "I want to assist them in managing risk well."
"We are thrilled to welcome Elizabeth Stahl to the Northern Illinois Conference," said Jeff Ludwig. "With over 20 years of experience in insurance, finance and property management, she will be a valuable contributor to the conference’s risk management operation. She has the unique professional and life experiences we need to advance our risk management goals that support our broader faith mission."
Ms. Stahl has been working at Allstate/HJS Financial Consulting Group as a personal financial representative. Her skills include financial analysis, sales and customer service communication and presentation, problem-solving and decision-making, budgeting and project planning.
A lifelong United Methodist, she was baptized at Antioch UMC and continues to worship there. She is the daughter of a retired UMC pastor, Rev. Martha Schmidt.
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…
Rev. Lora Zink, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025.
Mrs. Freda Whittle, surviving spouse of Rev. Paul Whittle Jr., a deceased member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on April 16, 2025.
This summer, churches across the conference brought vacation Bible school to life, each one putting its own unique spin on the beloved tradition. From creative scheduling and special…