Clergy

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.

Faith Stories

Bishop Violet L. Fisher, the first Black woman elected bishop in the Northeastern Jurisdiction, died Nov. 17 at the age of 86. Photo courtesy of the Council of Bishops.

Bishop Violet L. Fisher remembered as trailblazer

The United Methodist, who made history as the first Black woman elected bishop in the Northeastern Jurisdiction, also earned admiration across the church for her powerful preaching and tender pastoral care.

Church Leadership

Participants at the Facing the Future 2025 conference take a dance break Oct. 7 at Sonesta Los Angeles Airport hotel in Los Angeles. The national conference examined the challenges of cross-cultural and cross-racial clergy. Photo by Jim Patterson, UM News.

Cross-cultural, cross-racial pastors seek revival

The Facing the Future conference offered space for United Methodist clergy to share challenges, recenter and envision ministry ahead.

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