From the Bishop: Keep Practicing Hope
"I believe hope is a practice of God’s creative freedom at play in human creativity and freedom," says Bishop Dan Schwerin. "God’s word is always breaking in for good. We as the church ma…
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Join us for an hour long informative online webinar on Human Resources and Finances, with time for questions. The HR session will cover essential topics like health benefits, clergy flat rates, pensions, taxes, W-2 forms, and exempt vs. hourly considerations. The Finance session will dive into payroll management (QuickBooks, vendors, etc.), clergy personal responsibility portions, apportionments, and Prosper-related matters.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and updates for clergy and laity alike!
Presenters:
Beth Swanick - Chair of Board of Pension and Health Benefits
Rachel Birkhahn-Rommelfanger - Chair of Committee on Personnel
Kim Emery - chair of CCFA
Cheryl Weaver - Conference Benefits Office
Elaine Moy - Coference Treasurer and Director of Administrative Services
David Quinn - Apportionment Administrator
Questions? Contact Elaine Moy.
This webinar is presented by the Northern Illinois Conference Administration and Finance office and is made possible by churches that faithfully contribute to apportioned funds.
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