Tag: Benefits
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!
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
UMPIP Contributions Bill July 1
When I served in the local church, I often felt that I had adequately communicated information to the congregation. I’m sure you’re familiar with this perennial problem. It’s been shared… Continue Reading UMPIP Contributions Bill July 1
Clergy retirement changes begin soon
As we prepare for the new clergy retirement program in 2026 called Compass, we want to remind you of two things. First, we will begin collecting clergy contributions on July… Continue Reading Clergy retirement changes begin soon
We’re here for you
In seminary, my wife and I made friends with a couple from Hungary. The man is also a pastor and was studying abroad at our seminary. Years later, we took… Continue Reading We’re here for you
Check out the benefits website!
This month on 3 Minutes 4 Your Benefit, we explore our benefits website, detailing everything you can find there and explaining why you should bookmark it. Check it out.