You may start, stop, increase, decrease, or change the tax designation of your personal contribution to the UMPIP at any time. Complete the UMPIP Contribution Agreement form. Give a copy to your ... Continue Reading→
I’ve heard there is a match from my church’s pension contributions. How can I make sure I’m earning that match?
Yes, there is a matching component included in the church's pension contributions for both full and part time pastors. In order to earn the full benefit from the church's contributions, ... Continue Reading→
How do I know how much to withhold from my pastor’s paycheck for his/her benefits?
You may refer to the benefits bills you receive each month. The withholding items listed on the pension bill from the NC Conference are the Comprehensive Protection Plan (CPP) - Pastor, the ... Continue Reading→
I’m changing from serving on a part-time basis to serving on a full-time basis. How does this impact my pension benefits?
There are several changes that may happen: If you had previously waived from the Clergy Retirement Security Program (CRSP) pension plan, then as a full-time pastor your waiver will no longer be ... Continue Reading→
I’ve moved to a new appointment. What paperwork does my church treasurer need from me?
Clergy serving a new appointment need to complete a new Clergy Compensation Worksheet and a new Contributions Agreement to the United Methodist Personal Investment Plan. Church treasurers ... Continue Reading→