Presbyterian Mission Agency adoption assistance Archives

Board of Pensions to serve more with expanded access to Assistance Program

Posted October 25th, 2021

The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has announced the most extensive changes to the Assistance Program in a generation. The changes steer financial help to ministers where their need is greatest and loosen requirements to extend access across Benefits Plan membership. The changes take effect January 1, 2022.

Board of Pensions announces substantial Benefits Plan changes

Posted March 7th, 2020

The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has announced changes to the church Benefits Plan that extend support to more ministers and add benefits that promote financial protection for all church workers. The changes, effective January 1, 2021, are the most substantial since the plan redesign of 2017.

Board of Pensions adoption assistance frees couple to focus on blending a new family

Posted September 5th, 2019

No one who knows the Rev. Brian Gaeta-Symonds was surprised when, in early 2019, he and his spouse, Gilbert, adopted the three boys they’d fostered since 2016.

Give me Liberty or give me debt

Posted July 1st, 2019

Dick Liberty wanted to teach voice at the college level. He was working on a master’s degree in vocal performance at Temple University, but he needed a job to pay tuition. An employment agency tested him, found he had an aptitude for math, and sent him to accounts receivable at the Board of Pensions.