Church Leadership

Frederick Hyland, Wespath’s managing director of actuarial services, and Kim Olson, director of retirement plans, discuss Wespath’s Compass proposal, a retirement plan for U.S. active clergy that is going before General Conference voters. If passed, the plan would replace the current Clergy Retirement Security Program with a defined-contribution retirement plan. Hyland and Olson were very clear that the new plan will not affect currently retired clergy. Screengrab courtesy of Live from Wespath.

Big changes proposed for clergy retirement

Wespath, The United Methodist Church’s pension and benefits agency, is asking General Conference to authorize a new retirement program for U.S. clergy.

Theology and Education

Dr. Kent Millard. Photo courtesy of United Theological Seminary.

Please spare Ministerial Education Fund

Seminary president says scholarships for clergy-in-training remain a wise investment for The United Methodist Church and shouldn’t be subject to big cuts.

Mission and Ministry

The Rev. Emmanuel Sinzohagera is The United Methodist Church’s legal representative in Burundi and serves as the speaker of the Senate, the third highest-ranking office in the country. “Whether I stand behind the pulpit or in the parliament, my mission remains unaltered: to serve God and uplift our community,” he said. Photo by Isaac Broune, UM News.

Church leaders bridge faith, politics in Burundi

Three prominent United Methodists credit their accomplishments to the profound teachings of the church and their faith in God.

Faith Stories

2023: Remembering United Methodists of note

This year, United Methodists mourned the passing of beloved bishops, influential church scholars, the editor of The United Methodist Hymnal and a country music radio pioneer who boosted careers as diverse as Randy Travis and Taylor Swift.

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