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Help us improve clergy burnout

Since I began this position, one of my goals has been to find ways to address clergy burnout. I know from my colleagues and my own experience that doing ministry… Continue Reading Help us improve clergy burnout

A change to how we bill coming July 2025

Currently, the Conference bills local churches for the pastor’s pension and disability insurance available to them through the denomination, while Wespath collects any personal contributions made by the clergy to… Continue Reading A change to how we bill coming July 2025

Access your new Delta Dental ID cards

The latest edition of “3 Minutes 4 Your Benefit” is available here.  In it, we explain how to access your new Delta Dental vision and dental ID cards.

New “3 Minutes 4 Your Benefit” video series

I often joke with people that I have a face made for the radio. I’ve never loved seeing myself on screen. This is particularly funny because now that I’ve stepped… Continue Reading New “3 Minutes 4 Your Benefit” video series

Retirement projections are back!

With the introduction of the new pension program, Compass, in 2026, Wespath’s Retirement Benefits Projection tool was temporarily unavailable. However, it’s back again, allowing you to project your retirement benefits,… Continue Reading Retirement projections are back!

Change in Dental and Vision Coverage

Just last month, I told you how important dental care is, and this month, I’m sharing that, based on participant feedback, we will be changing dental and vision insurance providers… Continue Reading Change in Dental and Vision Coverage

Yes, Virginia, there was a data breach

You may have received a letter in recent months like the one shown here. A number of people have reached out to our office to verify whether these letters are… Continue Reading Yes, Virginia, there was a data breach

Changes to Your UMPIP Contributions

This is the time of year when many clergy have filled out their Compensation Forms for the coming year. You may have changed your contribution to your pension (UMPIP) as… Continue Reading Changes to Your UMPIP Contributions

Virgin Pulse becomes Personify Health on January 1, 2025

On January 1, 2025, Virgin Pulse will change its name to Personify Health. Below, we’ve outlined some key points to help you prepare for this change. What is changing: The… Continue Reading Virgin Pulse becomes Personify Health on January 1, 2025

2025 Active Health Insurance Plan Premiums Increasing

At the September meeting of the Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits (CBOPHB), it was decided that a rate increase for our active health insurance plan through Blue Cross… Continue Reading 2025 Active Health Insurance Plan Premiums Increasing

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