Treasurer Update

  1. Starting 2008, all funds sent for world missions must be reported by missionary or country share.  Please use the new report forms which will assist in the process.  They are available on this website in paper, Excel, Lotus 123, and Macintosh formats and can be found on the "Forms" page.  If you need the forms sent to you please call us at 1-800-704-3945. 
  2. The Home Fair Share (UMC Home Ministries) must also be reported separately.  This provides support for the work of the Free Methodist Church of North America (in addition to world missions). A partial list includes support for the world wide leadership and ministries of our Bishops, ministerial credentialing and scholarships, the work of our chaplains, FM communications, human resources (pastoral pension) and general church administration.  This support provides for the FM web site and the Light and Life magazine which is provided to all FM homes. 
  3. We need a new pension report for every appointed pastor.  We need these ASAP.  The forms are available on the "Forms" page.

Please use the new 2008 forms.  Do not recycle the old forms.  They have been changed.

Do you need tax guidance?  Here are two books to help you.  They should be available at your local religious bookseller.

2008 Minister's Tax & Financial Guide by Dan Busby  (Zondervan)   $15.99

2008 Church and Nonprofit Tax & Financial Guide by Dan Busby (Zondervan)  $15.99

Note: Illinois state law still requires yearly renewal of property tax exemption. Click Here for more information.