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Things to know when filling out forms:
- The forms listed are required and are grouped by responsible entity with filing instructions on each form.
- Where you see duplication of forms, the forms are offered in both fillable MS Word (listed 1st) and PDF (listed 2nd) formats. These forms are designed to be completed electronically and sent to your district office.
- IMPORTANT: If you use the PDF version, please download and save to your computer first, THEN re-open the file from your computer to complete and save your changes.
2022 Required Local Church/Charge Conference Forms
(Please submit ALL completed forms via email)
Clergy
**Note to Clergy: Retain Housing Allowance, Furnishings Allowance, Accountable Reimbursement forms for tax records**
Elder/Local Pastor/DSA Self-Evaluation (docx)
Elder/Local Pastor/DSA Self-Evaluation (pdf)
Deacon Self-Evaluation (docx)
Deacon Self-Evaluation (pdf)
Housing Allowance Form (docx)
Housing Allowance Form (pdf)
Furnishings Allowance Form (docx)
Furnishings Allowance Form (pdf)
Accountable Reimbursement Policy Form (clergy & staff) (updated 10/2/22)
Wespath UMPIP at a Glance
2023 UMPIP Contribution Form
CRSP at a Glance
CPP at a Glance
CRSP/CPP Enrollment Form
Business of the Church Conference (docx)
Business of the Church Conference (pdf)
Members Attending College & Universities information is now entered online, no Form is needed!
Click HERE to enter your information. (updated 8/17/22)
SPRC
SPRC Assessment of Elder/Local Pastor/DSA (docx)
SPRC Assessment of Elder/Local Pastor/DSA (pdf)
SPRC First Year Review of Pastor in New Appointment (docx)
SPRC First Year Review of Pastor in New Appointment (pdf)
INSTRUCTIONS for SPRC Assessment of Clergy
SPRC Assessment of Deacon (docx)
SPRC Assessment of Deacon (pdf)
INSTRUCTIONS for SPRC Assessment of Deacon
SPRC & Pastor Joint Dialogue (docx)
SPRC & Pastor Joint Dialogue (pdf)
INSTRUCTIONS for 2023 Clergy Compensation Recommendation Report
2023 Clergy Compensation Recommendation Report Form (excel)
INSTRUCTIONS for 2023 DSA Compensation Recommendation Report
2023 DSA Compensation Recommendation Report Form (excel)
2023 Health Insurance Chart - Final (updated 9/16/22)
2023 Minimum Salary Schedule (years of service 1-10)
2023 Guidelines for Equitable Compensation Support
Equitable Compensation Application
Accountable Reimbursement Policy Form (clergy & staff) (updated 10/2/22)
Church Council
Profile of the Church (docx)
Profile of the Church (pdf)
Business of the Church Conference (docx)
Business of the Church Conference (pdf)
Agenda for Church Conference (pdf)
Finance
GCFA Report of the Finance Committee (doc)
GCFA Report of the Finance Committee (pdf)
GCFA Fund Balance Report (doc)
GCFA Fund Balance Report (pdf)
GCFA Local Church Audit Guide & FAQs
GCFA Financial & Statistical Forms Library
Local Church Audit Guide - Internal Control Checklist (for local church use - not to be submitted to DS)
Please click on either Excel or PDF formats
Michigan Conference Finance/Treasury Resources
Statistician website for Table 1, 2, 3 info
Trustees
GCFA Annual Report of the Trustees (doc)
GCFA Annual Report of the Trustees (pdf)
GCFA Annual Accessibility Audit Form (doc)
GCFA Annual Accessibility Audit Form (pdf)
GCFA Insurance Worksheet
Minimum Insurance Requirements -- updated Dec. 2021
Parsonage Information Sheet (due every 5 years)
Parsonage Inspection Form (supplemental, print to use on a clipboard when inspecting the parsonage)
Parsonage Policy
Membership Secretary
Membership Report (docx)
Membership Report (pdf)
Guidelines for the Recording Secretary (pdf)
Nominations and Leadership Development
2023 Nominations Form for Simplified Accountability System (SAS) / Single Board Governance
Native American Comprehensive Plan Representative (updated 9/7/22)
United Methodist Men
Report on Men's Ministry (pdf)
Miscellaneous
Certified Lay Servant Annual Report
Certified Lay Speaker Annual Report
Certified Lay Minister Annual Report
Engage MI Reporting Form (pdf)
Engage MI Reporting Form (docx)