In an effort to be more transparent, the Finance and Administration office is going to be consistently sharing where we are as a conference are in regards to the giving versus what is needed for us to continue our impact. This giving supports our ministries, outreach programs, employees and daily operations. 

Update: 7/07/26

Currently, as of the end of June 2026, our collection rates are as follows:

• NIC and General Church Apportionments - 76%
• Property Insurance - 86%
• Health and Pension - 85%
• Clergy Health Responsibility - 85%

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Update: 6/04/26

Currently, as of the end of May 2026, our collection rates are as follows:

• NIC and General Church Apportionments - 75%
• Property Insurance - 99%
• Health and Pension - 96%
• Clergy Health Responsibility - 94%

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Update: 5/05/26

Currently, as of the end of April 2026, our collection rates are as follows:

• NIC and General Church Apportionments - 75%
• Property Insurance - 99%
• Health and Pension - 94%
• Clergy Health Responsibility - 93%

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Update: 4/08/26

Currently, as of the end of March 2026, our collection rates are as follows:

• NIC and General Church Apportionments - 75%
• Property Insurance - 99%
• Health and Pension - 91%
• Clergy Health Responsibility - 88%

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Update: 3/09/26

Currently, as of the end of February 2026, our collection rates are as follows:

• NIC and General Church Apportionments - 68%
• Property Insurance - 38%
• Health and Pension - 77%
• Clergy Health Responsibility - 77%

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Update: 1/30/26

Achievements in Faithful Giving in 2025

• 24 churches paid over 100% in 2024 and 2025.
• 164 churches gave 100% in 2025 compared to 176 in 2024.
• 53 churches gave more in percentage in 2025 than in 2024 compared to 49 churches in 2024.
• 61 churches paid less in 2025 than in 2024, and 137 churches paid less in 2024 than in 2023 (including closed/merged churches).
• 26 churches gave 0 in 2025 compared to 33 churches that gave 0 in 2024 (including closed/merged churches.)

Learn more about 2025 giving in the 2025 Financial Update.

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Update: 11/10/25

Currently, as of the end of October 2025, our collection rates are as follows:

• NIC and General Church Apportionments - 71%
• Property Insurance - 44%
• Health and Pension - 82%
• Clergy Health Responsibility - 71%

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Update: 10/08/25

Currently, as of the end of September 2025, our collection rates are as follows:

• NIC and General Church Apportionments - 71%
• Property Insurance - 55%
• Health and Pension - 85%
• Clergy Health Responsibility - 71%

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Every contribution makes a difference in sustaining our conference’s mission and impact in the community. If you are not sure where your church stands on their contributions, please reach out to your pastor or church treasurer. 

Payments can be made online through the Prosper system. All checks for these items should be mailed to the Conference Lockbox, PO BOX 5646, Carol Stream, IL 60197-5646. Mailing checks to the Conference office or any other lockbox delays applying the check to your account. The correct address is conveniently located on all invoices you receive for the church.

You can contact the Conference Finance Staff with questions. To ensure you are talking to the correct person, please reach out following:

• Apportionments: David W. Quinn
• Health and Pensions: Lameise Turner
• Property Insurance: Beth Stahl
• Conference Treasurer: Elaine Moy

Together, we can ensure that our church continues to thrive and serve others. 

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