Wespath Renames ‘Central Conference Pensions’ Program to ‘Connectional Pension Support’
Wespath
Wespath’s name honors John Wesley and reflects our agency’s commitment to providing participants and institutional clients with a reliable path toward their retirement, well-being and investment goals. Wespath has been serving the UMC and predecessor Methodist denominations since 1908. Our mission is to care for those who serve by providing investment and benefit services that honor the mission and principles of the UMC.
We're dedicated to building a brighter future for all those we serve, with 100 years of success and sustainability behind our retirement plans, investment solutions and health benefit plans.
Wespath Managing Director of Investment Management Frank Holsteen discusses first quarter 2026 market performance, highlighting how the war in Iran and neighboring countries affected stocks, bonds and inflation.
Retirement
We serve more than 100,000 active and retired clergy and lay employees through retirement, health and well-being, disability and death benefit plans, including nearly 3,700 retired clergy and families in the Central Conferences. Wespath also provides comprehensive investment solutions for over 150 faith-based institutional investors, such as Methodist foundations, endowments and children’s homes.
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Well-being
Programs and services offered through Wespath promote well-being among individuals and congregations. Annual conferences and other United Methodist Church (UMC)-affiliated organizations can sponsor these programs and services for their clergy and lay employees. The well-being programs offered through Wespath have been recognized with the Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles award from the National Business Group on Health.
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