Tag: Benefits
Benefits Access has a brand new feature

Hopefully, you’ve heard from us before about a great tool you can find at www.benefitsaccess.org for understanding your retirement. The Retirement Projection Tool is one of our favorite features on… Continue Reading Benefits Access has a brand new feature
Grace during transition

While the transition from serving in the local church to serving as the Director of Conference Benefits and Coordinator of Human Resources occurred two years ago (August 1st!), there was… Continue Reading Grace during transition
Clergy housing exclusion explained

Confused about the IRS rules on the clergy housing exclusion? Check out this month’s 3 Minutes 4 Your Benefit, where we cover this complex topic in just a few minutes!
Compensation Form Webinar

On Thursday, August 14, at 2 PM, we will hold our annual Compensation Form Webinar. If you have questions about the 2026 Compensation Form, this is the webinar for you! Click here to… Continue Reading Compensation Form Webinar
Benefits Boot Camp Webinar

Whether you’re just beginning your clergy journey or have been serving for years, you may not be taking full advantage of the benefits available to you through the Michigan Conference… Continue Reading Benefits Boot Camp Webinar
Wespath Compass Webinar

Still Confused About the Wespath Compass Retirement Plan? Don’t miss an essential opportunity to learn about the newly adopted Wespath Compass Retirement Plan, taking effect January 1, 2026! This is… Continue Reading Wespath Compass Webinar
Webinar: Explore Compass details

We continue to hear from clergy that they do not feel adequately informed about the new pension coming in January of 2026 called Compass. The first thing to say is… Continue Reading Webinar: Explore Compass details
What is Compass?

This month in 3 Minutes 4 Your Benefit, we ask: What does Compass stand for? Take a look here.
Wellness for all at AC

I love Annual Conference. It’s a chance to meet up with friends and colleagues I don’t see very often and to engage in debates around issues that truly affect our… Continue Reading Wellness for all at AC
Make changes to beneficiaries

This month in 3 Minutes 4 Your Benefit, we will explore how to update and add beneficiaries to your Wespath retirement account through Benefits Access online. It’s easy to do.… Continue Reading Make changes to beneficiaries