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The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) releases its Fall Bulletin

Posted November 1st, 2022

At its fall meeting, the Board of Directors approved plans designed to ensure that the Board of Pensions continues to meet the demands of change in the Church. The 2023-2024 Strategic Vision will guide the agency through a season of rebuilding, and the 2023 Business Plan is the blueprint for the groundwork that will be laid next year.

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.

Two presbyteries require Minister’s Choice benefits package

Posted August 19th, 2021

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.

‘I realized that I needed to start doing a better job with self-care’

Posted August 11th, 2021

The Rev. Dr. T. Janel Dixon exudes a positivity and boundless energy that give the impression that she can do it all. And, in many ways, she does.

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.