Resources for Retired Ministers

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Gateway Conference has a new e-mail address:

gatewayfmcusa@gmail.com



Retired Ministers can declare their retirement benefits received from the Free Methodist Church USA as a housing allowance.  The form below needs to be filled out and returned to the World Ministries Center. 

If you choose to mail this form, the address is:

Free Methodist Church – USA
Human Resources
PO Box 51710
Indianapolis, IN 46251

Click here for Retired Ministers Housing Allowance  Declaration Form



Assistance is available for Retired Ministers and Spouses if they meet the requirements.  This form should also be mailed to the above address.  Please contact the conference office at gatewayfmcusa@gmail.com or 618.664.2353 for more information.

Click here for the Retired Ministers and Spouses Assistance Form



Ministers Retiring from appointment at Gateway Conference Churches can request moving expense reimbursement.  The Moving Expense Reimbursement form has more detailed information.  Please contact the conference office at gatewayfmcusa@gmail.com or 618.664.2353 for more information.

Click here for the Moving Expense Reimbursement Form for Retiring Pastors who were appointed to churches



Click here to learn about Asbury Theological Seminary Shepherd's Fund

(Medical Assistance for Retired Ministers who attended Asbury Theological Seminary and their Spouses)