March 2025 Benefits Insights
Key Benefits Insights for March: HealthFlex Blueprint for Wellness Event at Annual Conference, upcoming Compass Retirement Plan training, Well-Being Incentives, and a fun Italian Stuffed Cabbage roll recipe.
Read MoreReimagining Church: Meet Your Librarian
Rev. Christian Coon shares how a challenge to conduct one-on-one meetings transformed his ministry, leading him to deeper community connections and new outreach opportunities. By engaging with local leaders, including a public librarian, he discovered insight that shaped his church’s mission. Now, he encourages others to embrace the power of one-on-one conversations, challenging them to schedule four meetings as a simple yet impactful way to engage their communities.
Read MoreFebruary 2025 Benefit Insights
For February, key Health and Pension benefit updates include information about heart health, taxes, fun facts, and a carrot cake bar recipe.
Read MoreJanuary 2025 Benefit Insights
For January, key Health and Pension benefit updates include information about payroll deductions, Beneficiaries, Lunch and Learns, taxes and financial well being learning opportunities.
Read MorePastors Serving Cross-Cultural or Cross-Racial Appointments Build Resilience
Sixty Northern Illinois Conference pastors in cross-cultural and cross-racial appointments gathered for a retreat to address navigating trauma, building resilience, and fostering hope in ministry. Hosted by the episcopal and Connectional Ministries offices, the event provided a safe space for dialogue, community-building, and equipping clergy to lead through challenges like racism and social tensions. With tools, strategies, and renewed purpose, pastors left committed to fostering resilience and being beacons of hope in their congregations.
Read MoreLet’s Build a Brainbox
Over the past year, clergy in the Northern Illinois Conference have discussed challenges like clergy burnout and struggling “zombie” churches that drain resources and energy. Inspired by the concept of a “brainbox” as a hub for wisdom and innovation, the conversation has shifted toward building solutions that support clergy and congregations.
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