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Healthy Guide for your Pastor’s Salary & Benefits Plan

A key component of care is how a pastor’s salary and benefits package (also referred to as a Call Package) is structured with the whole person in mind.

Third Quarter 2022 Market Review

In this video, Ed and Gary will discuss an overview of the market year-to-date and recessionary concerns and how that may affect individuals.

How Biblical Values Can Shape Your Investments

Geneva offers Presbyterian pastors and ministry staff with morally screened funds for retirement.

PCA Foundation Offers Matching Gift

The PCA Foundation is offering a $10,000 matching gift to support widows and pastors served through the Relief Fund.

3 Reasons Why Ministry Leaders Need a Will

Most Americans don’t have a will or an estate plan. According to a recent survey, only 1 out of 3 Americans have an end-of-life document prepared. So, why do we avoid taking the necessary steps to prepare a will?

Resiliency and Relief in Church Planting: One Family’s Story

The Relief Fund doesn’t merely send checks. Rather, it makes it possible for ministry families like the Rogers to continue the work God has called them to do.

Geneva Announces New Counseling Benefit

Geneva Benefits Group is introducing a new counseling and wellbeing benefit for staff members of PCA churches.

2021 Annual Report

View and download our 2021 Annual Report with Financial Statements here. It is our joy and honor to serve Christ’s church.

RBI Announces Name Change to Geneva Benefits Group

PCA Retirement & Benefits, an agency of the Presbyterian Church in America, announced that it is changing its name to Geneva Benefits Group.

Staying the Course through Market Volatility

We focus on managing your retirement plan so you and your family can have peace of mind. With recent market fluctuations, we thought it would beneficial to provide a brief update and offer some counsel for those who may be anxious.

Understanding Student Loan Forgiveness for Pastors and Ministry Workers

According to research from the National Association of Evangelicals 30% of American pastors have student loan debt in excess of $36,000. Recent regulatory changes allow employees of churches and religious organizations to have their student loans forgiven. Surprisingly, the steps to apply are straightforward and in many cases, can be completed in about an hour.

Best Christian Workplace 2022

PCA Retirement and Benefits (RBI) has been honored for the second consecutive year as a “Certified Best Christian Workplace,” as designated by Best Christian Workplaces Institute (BCWI).

How to Encourage Your Pastor’s Wife

Pastors’ wives have a unique, often overlooked, role in the life of a church, supporting the women of the congregation and supporting the pastor himself. She may not hold an official title, but her impact cannot be overstated.

Fourth Quarter 2021 Market Review

Market sentiment in the fourth quarter of 2021 was dominated by another wave of Covid-19 and fears about rising inflation.

A Wealth of Connections: Former RUF Pastor Stephen Maginas on His New Role as Financial Planner

Stephen Maginas is no stranger to the Presbyterian Church of America (PCA). His familiarity with the unique challenges faced by pastors and ministry workers is one of the many reasons he’s perfectly suited for his new role as Financial Planning Advisor at PCA Retirement & Benefits (RBI).

PCA Retirement & Benefits (RBI) Now Offering Late-In-Life Income (LILI) Solution

Participants in RBI’s Retirement Plan now have the option to turn their 403(b) plan savings into a stream of retirement income that they will never outlive.

3 Types of Non-Cash Gifts Your Church Can (And Should) Receive

When it comes to stewardship and charitable giving, most churches only think about cash donations. But most of the wealth in congregations is tied up in non-cash assets, many of which can be given as charitable donations.  These non-cash assets are often called...

PCA Retirement & Benefits (RBI) Honored as “Certified Best Christian Workplace”

PCA Retirement and Benefits (RBI) today announced their standing as a “Certified Best Christian Workplace,” as designated by Best Christian Workplaces Institute (BCWI).

Take the Guess Work Out of Investing for Retirement: 3 Reasons to Utilize Target Funds

PCA Target Funds are RBI’s recommendations about how we should invest for retirement. They are easy to use, they are the smart choice, and they take the anxiety out of making investment decisions.

From “Falling Apart” to Praising God: A Pastor Reflects on His Experience with Ministerial Relief

I used to think of Ministerial Relief as a ministry that only provided for widows requiring critical assistance. Every year, I encouraged our congregation to give enthusiastically to it, never imagining my wife and I would one day be beneficiaries of the generosity of God’s people in the PCA.