minister educational debt assistance

Two presbyteries require Minister’s Choice benefits package

Too many ministers were missing out on the unique financial protection of the Benefits Plan of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). And not enough were eligible for Board of Pensions education and assistance programs. So, in 2020, the Board introduced a second benefits package for ministers: Minister’s Choice.

Board of Pensions announces substantial Benefits Plan changes

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.