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Benefits

A closer look at your FSA benefit
It’s the time of year when we talk about FSAs (Flexible Spending Accounts). These are available to those...
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Grant money is still available - apply today!
It’s an exciting time for the MI Benefits Guy. In July, we introduced two new grant programs, and...
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Using the Right Prescription Card
Everyone enrolled in our active and retiree health care plans has prescription coverage, but you need...
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Introducing your new imaging benefit
The Michigan Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits is always looking for ways to save our participants...
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New! Benefits Grant Program Begins July 1 - Find Out More

Information for...

Active Clergy
Retired Clergy
Church Leadership
Conference Staff

Upcoming Benefits Events

Events

Today

  • Retirement Lighthouse

    2026 Pre-Retirement Seminar

    Holiday Inn, 940 W. Savidge St., Spring Lake, MI 49456 Holiday Inn, 940 W. Savidge St., Spring Lake, United States

    New registration deadline! The registration deadline for the upcoming Pre-Retirement Seminar has been extended from Tuesday, September 1st to Friday, September 11th. Are you starting to think about retirement? Let’s… Continue Reading 2026 Pre-Retirement Seminar

Meet your benefits teams

Joel Walther

Director of Conference Benefits and Coordinator of HR

517-347-4030 ext. 4110
[email protected]

The Director of Conference Benefits oversees all benefits related to annual conference clergy, conference staff, and employees of related agencies. This includes Retirement Plans (Pension), Welfare Plans (Disability and Death), Conference Health Care Plans, and Conference Payrolls.
What if…

  • What if I have a change regarding dependents on my health care plan?
  • What if I have a question regarding my benefits, either now or in the future?
  • What if I have questions how an appointment beyond the local church or in another conference might affect my benefits in retirement?
  • What if there is a death in a clergy family?

John KostenJohn Kosten

Benefits Coordinator

517-347-4030 ext. 4111
Direct Line: 810-233-0504
[email protected]

The benefits administrator is currently responsible for administering the Michigan Conference health insurance and pension benefits.
What if…

  • What if I have a question about a  local church or retiree health care monthly billing?
  • What if I have a question about a monthly pension billing amount?
  • What if I have Wespath related questions?
  • How do I enroll in the Virgin Pulse program?

Jennifer GertzJennifer Gertz

Executive Assistant to the Benefits Office

517-347-4030 ext. 4112
Direct Line: 810-233-0447
[email protected]

The executive assistant is responsible for the basic administrative work for the benefit’s department.
What If…

  • What if I need to find something on the Benefits or HR web pages?
  • What if I need benefits forms?
  • What if I have a question about health insurance coverage, or have a problem with a claim?
  • What if I don’t know who to call in the Benefits Office?
  • Do I qualify for the Omada program and  how do I enroll?
  • How do I access the Employment Assistance Program (EAP)?