On July 1, 2026, the Internal Revenue Service revised the 2026 standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving purposes. The revised rates are: The rate for miles driven in service of a charitable organization remains at 14 cents per mile. The rates apply to fully-electric…

The 2027 apportionment calculation reports, along with related statistical tables from 2025, were emailed to pastors on Tuesday, July 13, 2026. Senior pastors: please check your conference email account and share this information with any others who may need it within your church. If you have not received a copy of your report or if…

All local churches are reminded that the 2025 Local Church Audit should be completed and the final report submitted through the Online Data Collection System no later than August 1, 2026. Timely completion of the audit is an important responsibility that supports transparency, accountability, and good stewardship of church resources. The audit also provides an opportunity…

Over the last 23 years, Douglas Ward has faithfully led our Information Technology and Management Information Systems ministries, where he has worked to maintain and innovate our data systems, expanding our ability to collect and measure data, such as our Statistical Tables and Charge Conference reports, and enabling Conference leaders to make more informed decisions…