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WE GIVE BECAUSE
THEY GIVE

In 1973, the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America formed a committee to care not only for our ministry workers now but for the future widows of pastors. Today, the Relief Fund provides financial assistance and support to PCA pastors, widows, and ministry workers in need.

Why We Serve

Pastors and ministry workers faithfully serve and care for Christ’s church. Our research shows that many of them face significant financial and emotional stress during their working years and in retirement. It’s our duty to care for those who serve our churches.

70%

of PCA pastors are not confident they have enough savings for retirement

Your gift provides for retired PCA pastors living near or below the poverty line.

2

PCA pastors’ wives become widows every month on average

Your gift provides one-time and monthly support to widows in need.

80%

of pastors’ wives would access Christian counseling if offered

Your gift provides affordable access to Christian counseling.

How We Serve

The Relief Fund supports the financial health and wellbeing of PCA ministry leaders and their families.

Financial Assistance

Enables PCA pastors, widows, and ministry workers to provide for their basic needs during seasons of severe hardship.

Counseling Services

Provide wives of PCA Teaching Elders with access to affordable Christian counseling—up to 7 free and subsidized sessions.

Explore Our 2023 Impact Report

How You Can Help

Individuals

Your gift to the Relief Fund meets the pressing needs of ministry workers in need.

Churches

Invite your church to take a special offering to support our ministry workers in need. We will provide you with everything you need.

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2023 Relief Impact Report

At Geneva, we believe it’s our duty to care for those who serve our churches. The Relief Fund supports the financial health and wellbeing of PCA ministry leaders and their families and can't do this without the generosity of our donors.

Contact us directly

APPLY FOR RELIEF

Relief Assistant, Anna Poland
relief@genevabenefits.org

GIVE TO THE RELIEF FUND

Director of Philanthropic Giving, Chris Zurbach
chris.zurbach@genevabenefits.org

Mail Donations to our Donation Processing Center

Geneva – Relief Fund
PO Box 896761
Charlotte, NC
28289

Checks can be made payable to PCA Ministerial Relief

Geneva’s Ministerial Relief Fund offers special support to PCA pastors, widows, and church employees in times of need.

This fund gives hope to families at their most desperate hour, and is made possible by generous donations from people like you.