Welcome to our Charge/Church Conference support page

On this page you have access to all the information you need to know about the Charge/Church Conference forms. Below you will find categories of information to ensure you are successful in completing the forms.

Popular supported web browsers: Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, we recommend that you use the latest version. Note for Mac/Apple Users: The fillable PDFs linked within the forms may not open properly in Safari. We strongly recommend using an alternate browser such as Google Chrome or Firefox to complete these forms. This applies to Apple tablets and smartphones as well. 

For questions and support, please reach out to the following:

• Debbie Rogers, email or 872-810-0901
• Leola Tucker, email or 872-810-0913

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At the Charge/Church Conference

• 2025 Charge/Church Conference agenda (doc.) (.pdf) (Rev. 8/7/25)

• Download the video message from the Bishop

  • Download a transcript of the Bishop's Message in multiple languages: English, Spanish, and Korean 

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Before the Charge/Church Conference 

People Portal Login

Access the People Portal (All forms are now on the People Portal)

Click here for more detailed directions on the People Portal

• Everyone with an email in our database has individual People Portal access.
  • If you have not logged in before, click here for the People Portal Initial Sign-In. 
    Use your email address that we use for you and hit submit. You will immediately receive an email from “Notifications at Northern Illinois” to set your password.
  • After you have set your username/password, go back to the  People Portal Login and enter your username/password.
• Review & Update your information as needed (instructions)

Access and Save your Charge/Church Conference Forms

• Access your forms through your People Portal.
  When you login to the People Portal, click the 2025 Charge/Church Conference Forms link, which will appear in the black box in the upper lefthand corner of your screen.
  Note: Only the clergy, church office administrator, SPRC Chair, Finance Chair, Financial Secretary, Church Treasurer, Trustees Chair, and Lay Servants/Lay Speakers/Lay Ministers have access to all forms. This is one reason why updating your leadership assignments is very important.
• Complete your Charge/Church Conference Forms on your People Portal
  Forms Timeline, Checklist & Instructions 
  • Submission Process:
    • Before the Charge/Church Conference: due 7 days before the Charge/Church Conference
      Complete and save all madnatory forms in the 2025 Charge/Church Conference Forms Section (Make sure all attachments are uploaded if the form requires them. Example: Report of the Trustees).
      • These forms must be printed and available for the voting members of the Charge/Church Conference. 
      • After the forms are saved, they will become accessible for the District Superintendent’s review.
    • After the Charge/Church Conference: due 7 days after the Charge/Church Conference
      • Complete & save remaining reports
        • Charge Conference Minutes
        • Any missing reports
  • After completing and saving all the forms, the “Officially Submit” button will become visible at the bottom of the page, allowing the pastor or church administrator to sign and submit them to the District Office.

Clergy Only - Access and Submit Clergy Compensation Form

For questions and support, please reach out to Rev. Cheryl Weaver, Conference Benefits Officer, via email or 608-478-4609.

• Access, complete and submit your Clergy Compensation form through your People Portal. 
  When you login to the People Portal, it will appear in the black box in the upper lefthand corner of your screen.
  Note: Only the clergy will have access to their Clergy Compensation form.
• Submission Process:
  • Before the Charge/Church Conference: due 7 days before the Charge/Church Conference
    Complete and save your Clergy Compensation form. (2026 Clergy Compensation Form Instructions)
  • At the Charge/Church Conference: clergy compensation package is passed
  • After the Charge/Church Conference: due 7 days after the Charge/Church Conference
    Complete, save & submit the Final Clergy Compensation Form.

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Resources

• 2025 Church Conference Report Training: Aug. 19, 7 p.m.  - Watch the recording 
• 2025 Clergy Compensation Form Training: Aug. 20, 11 a.m. - Watch the recording
• Mission Links Form (formerly Rainbow Covenant) 
• Equitable compensation for 2026 (doc. 680.02)
• NIC Housing Covenant (passed at 2024 Annual Conference)
• 2025 Checklist & Report Instructions
• 2026 Clergy Compensation Form Instructions
• 2026 Health Insurance Plan for clergy rates table
• 2026 Benefit Updates and Church Benefits billing information
• Housing Allowance Explained
• Number of Annual Conference Lay Members per Church (for nominations report) 
• Northern Illinois Conference Who We Are Brochure