finance

General Church
Andrew “Andy” Q. Hendren. Photo courtesy of Wespath.

Compass provides sustainable retirement plan for clergy

Plan honors church’s commitment to providing income for clergy throughout retirement while also being more affordable for the church.
General Agencies
Delegates participate in the Central Conference Pension Forum held Nov. 17-21 at the Diamond Hotel in Manila, Philippines. The forum, hosted by Wespath Benefits and Investments, brought together United Methodists from Africa, Europe and the Philippines to collaborate on strengthening clergy pension plans provided through The United Methodist Church. Photo by Gladys P. Mangiduyos, UM News.

Forum tackles pension sustainability outside US

Wespath Benefits and Investments gathered United Methodists from Africa, Europe and the Philippines to collaborate on strengthening clergy pension plans.
Social Concerns
Josélyne Kubwimana, a graduate of the Burundi Conference’s tailoring school at Nyabugogo United Methodist Church in Gitega, sews a clerical stole. Kubwimana completed three months of training and now sews clergy attire and school uniforms to support herself and raise funds for the United Methodist Women’s Center. Photo by Eveline Chikwanah, UM News.

Income projects empower women in Burundi

nited Methodist women engage in farming and tailoring to earn a livelihood and financially support church programs.
General Agencies
Board members of The United Methodist Church’s finance agency sing “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” during opening worship at their meeting Nov. 14 in Nashville, Tenn. During the meeting, the board reckoned with the denomination’s financial difficulties while approving spending for denomination-wide ministries in 2026. The board also heard a report on alternative sources of revenue beyond the offering plate. Photo by Heather Hahn, UM News.

Bishop warns of financial troubles ahead

The president of The United Methodist Church’s finance agency urged leaders to face the reality of reduced resources. He also expressed hope that the church can rebuild for a faithful future.

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