Whether you are just getting started in local church ministry or have been a minister for many years, this training will help you understand your Nazarene Benefits while building skills to increase your overall knowledge of personal finances. Church Treasurers are also encouraged to attend and Spanish translation will be available. If you are unable to attend, please register so that you will receive the post-event recording link.
Workshop Schedule
10:00 am – Welcome and introduction with Kevin Gilmore 10:15 am – Breakout Session #1 Option 1: Basics of Social Security (Spanish available) Option 2: NBUSA and the Path to Retire Well 11:05 am – Breakout Session #2 Option 1: Basics of Social Security Option 2: Ministers Tax Update (Spanish available) 11:55 am – Breakout Session #3 Option 1: Medicare Navigation Option 2: NBUSA and the Path to Retire Well (Spanish available) 12:45 pm – Breakout Session #4 Option 1: Medicare Navigation (Spanish available) Option 2: Ministers Tax Update 1:30 pm – Close
Meet Our Presenters
Kevin P. Gilmore is the executive director of Nazarene Benefits USA (NBUSA) for the Church of the Nazarene. He was elected to the post by the Board of General Superintendents in September 2019.
Kevin has extensive experience including five years as a practicing CPA and over thirty years as a financial executive across a variety of industries. He served as vice president for finance/CFO at MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) from 2009 to 2016 and prior to joining NBUSA was a partner in a national management consulting firm serving owners of small and mid-sized businesses.
Born in New Jersey and raised in a parsonage home, Kevin has lived in the Kansas City suburb of Olathe, Kansas, since 1979. He and wife, Julie, are active members of Olathe College Church of the Nazarene, where he teaches an adult Bible study fellowship class and has served as treasurer and member of the church board. They have three married sons and seven grandchildren.
Kevin graduated from MNU with a B.A. in accounting and an M.A. in organizational administration and leadership. He has also been involved in a variety of civic and community roles, including as an elected member of the Olathe School Board, the Kansas State Board of Education, and most recently as an at-large member of the Olathe City Council.
Greg Owens is the managing member of Keller & Owens, LLC. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Greg received his undergraduate degree at Mid-America Nazarene University and went on to receive his Master’s in Business Administration at the University of Missouri. Greg has over thirty years’ experience in public accounting, including over twenty years as a partner of Keller & Owens. He has significant income tax, consultation and audit responsibilities to a wide variety of commercial enterprises and not-for-profit organizations. His role includes supervision, review and direct involvement in a number of engagements.
Fidelity Investments provides the record keeping services and the investment options for the Nazarene 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan. Fidelity is the nation’s largest mutual fund company and leading provider of financial services. They offer strong investment management capabilities, a commitment to ever-improving technological support, and a dedication to quality customer service.
Fidelity Investments partners with NBUSA in providing education and resource planning tools to assist our participants in planning for their future.
