Corinthian Plan Progress Report

The number of congregations that are deciding to join The Corinthian Plan continues to grow. As of July 20, 381 congregations have either enrolled or indicated that they intend to enroll in the new plan. This is nearly 60 percent of our goal with 70 days left in the enrollment period.

IN-MI Conference congregations reflect this churchwide trend. Sixty percent of the congregations in the conference have enrolled or indicated they intend to enroll. Eight have indicated they do not intend to participate. This leaves 23 congregations that have yet to decide. Every congregation is important regardless of its size or financial resources. There is a way for everyone to participate. We need everyone’s participation to make the plan as strong as possible.

New updates and information will be soon be available on The Corinthian Plan web page (www.MennoniteUSA.org/CorinthianPlan), including the report that was given to delegates in Columbus, a new FAQ and the names of the congregations that have enrolled.

Congregations have until Oct. 1 to indicate their intentions. An assessment will be made at that point whether enough congregations will participate to have a viable plan. Please do not delay getting the information that you need to make an informed decision.

Call your Corinthian Plan ambassador for assistance. If you do not know who your ambassador is, see online: http://www.mennoniteusa.org/Home/Leaders/TheCorinthianPlan/Findyourambassador/tabid/894/Default.aspx

The web site also contains answers to frequently asked questions about the program. If you have further questions, please contact Keith Harder: keithh@mennoniteusa.org or 866 866-2872

Thank you to all who have supported this effort to make health coverage and other benefits available to all of our pastors! A special thank you to the ambassadors that have served IN-MI Conference congregations: Al Longenecker, J.B. Miller, J.D. Miller, Lyle Shetler, Doug Smoker, Ora Troyer, Mick Sommers, Virgil Hershberger, Sandra Vielman and Harvey Chupp.

—Keith Harder, Mennonite Church USA