The plan calls for the UMC to pay the new denomination $25 million over four years, and local churches that leave UMC and join the breakaway group will be allowed to keep their buildings and other property. The payment amount was determined based on a “review of the financial health of the church” and discussions with stakeholders, according to the Council of Bishops. Congregations that want to join the new denomination will have to take a vote, according to the proposal.