The Dakotas Board of Pensions and Health exist to support and provide access to sustainable retirement for clergy who are and have served in the Dakotas.    

The Clergy Retirement Security Plan (CRSP) is a retirement plan paid for by the local church on behalf of the appointed clergy. The plan will be replaced by Compass effective January 1, 2026. Any accumulated accruals/balances will remain in the clergy person’s account.

The United Methodist Personal Investment Plan (UMPIP) is an optional 403(b) retirement plan for clergy payroll deduction contributions (Before-Tax, After-Tax, and/or Roth). Effective January 1, 2026, clergy UMPIP account contributions will be made to Compass.

Other clergy retirement plans: Some clergy with service dating back prior to 2007 may have retirement benefits available through the Ministerial Pension Plan (MPP) and Pre-82 Pension Plan.

Rental/Housing Allowance for Clergypersons of Dakotas Conference 2025 
Allowance Worksheet for Retirees
Patient Information Release