Health insurance rates and default plan set for 2025
A new “default” plan and clergy flat rate (the portion of the premium paid by each church) are part of NIC clergy medical insurance for 2025. Last summer, the Northern Illin…
Town and Rural Keagy Grant
The Keagy Grant is for larger ministry projects that benefit the community and strengthen the church through evangelism, discipleship, justice, and compassion. Awards range from $500 to $5000.
Recipients are requested to present their ministries at the Keagy Festival held in fall so that churches can share what God did through them and encourage one another.
For more information about these two grants, contact Rev. Libby Rutherford, chair of the Keagy Town and Rural Committee.
Deadline to apply: March 31
A new “default” plan and clergy flat rate (the portion of the premium paid by each church) are part of NIC clergy medical insurance for 2025. Last summer, the Northern Illin…
During the summer, many churches in Northern Illinois face declining attendance as families focus on vacations and outdoor activities. However, churches have found creative ways to engage…
The first week of August was a powerful week for the NIC United Methodist community as we volunteered at the return of the School of Congregational Development (SCD) with D…
For years, Christian Coon has been trying to figure out and codify creative metrics to help get a sense of a church’s vital ministry. Worship attendance and financial giving are still im…