Earlier this week, guidance was shared regarding allowances that some local churches provide to their clergy or lay staff for purchasing health insurance coverage outside of the NC Conference Blue Cross Blue Shield group health plan. The Internal Revenue Service and Department of Labor have issued this guidance which impacts how these allowances are administered by… Continue Reading→
Health Insurance Allowance Guidance
Some local churches provide their clergy or lay staff with allowances to purchase health insurance coverage outside of the NC Conference Blue Cross Blue Shield group health plan. The Internal Revenue Service and Department of Labor have issued guidance that may impact how these allowances are administered. The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits… Continue Reading→
Revitup! An energizing event for young clergy
Plan to attend revitup! …for a lifetime of ministry, held October 5-7 at Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort in Bloomingdale, Illinois. Enjoy fellowship and worship, engaging speakers and classes to inspire you. Other opportunities include networking with other young clergy, participating in consultations with field experts, and Earning Continuing Education Units (CEUs) . Learn more online and register… Continue Reading→
New Tool: Clergy Compensation Calculator
Want to know how much to budget for your church’s 2016 pension costs? The Clergy Compensation Calculator on the Treasurer’s Office Pension website can provide the answers you’re looking for. This tool performs the mathematical functions of the Clergy Compensation Worksheet without interfering with official compensation reports. Pastors, Finance Committee and SPRC members (anyone, really!) can… Continue Reading→
Scam Warning for our Local Churches
A treasurer in another Conference made us aware of an email scam that has targeted local churches. Please read the specifics below and make sure that others in your church are informed to avoid falling victim to this scam. Please refer to our Local Church Finance Minimum Standards document to make sure your internal controls would… Continue Reading→
2015 Treasurer & Finance Training on November 7th
Our 2015 local church treasurer and finance committee training will be held on Saturday, November 7th, from 10:00 to 3:30 at the United Methodist Building in Garner. Local church finance basics will be covered as well as updates from recent legislative changes. Local church treasurers, finance committee members and pastors are encouraged to attend. Seats… Continue Reading→
Amazing Pace – 2nd Journey Reward Cards mailed
Reward cards for the 2nd Journey of 2015 have been shipped and will be delivered by July 31, 2015. 3rd Journey is from July 1st to September 30th. For more information on our walking program, please click here.
2016 Apportionment Reports Mailed on 7/17/15
The 2016 apportionment calculation reports, along with the 2014 statistical tables, have been printed and were mailed to the pastor’s preferred mailing address on Friday, 7/17/2015. Please keep an eye out for these important documents and email the Treasurer’s Office using our contact page with any questions or concerns. For answers to common questions regarding apportionments, visit our FAQ… Continue Reading→
Faith and Money: Proposed Changes to Overtime Regulations
You may have heard on the news recently that the Department of Labor has proposed changes to overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Some of the proposed changes include an increase to the salary limit for being considered an exempt employee and some changes in flexibility allowed with work schedules for many employees…. Continue Reading→