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RELIEF FUND: Support PCA Pastors and Widows in need. GIVE TODAY!
RELIEF FUND: Support PCA Pastors and Widows in need. GIVE TODAY!

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.

Stories of Hope

Ministering to Ministers: The Importance of Church Support for the Relief Fund

For over 50 years, the Relief Fund has given $12 million to PCA pastors, widows, and ministry workers in need. As of today, over 900 PCA churches have donated to the Relief Fund through a special Look After offering.

Honoring Widow's on International Widow's Day - Leigh Ann

Going from wife to widow is a change women don’t always anticipate and stands out as one of the more destabilizing and potentially lonely experiences a woman can face, especially when the change happens suddenly.

International Widow's Day Honored by The Relief Fund

When the church cares for the physical needs of the vulnerable, we connect the truths of the gospel to the watching world. Throughout our churches are widows, whom the Church significantly supports through the Relief Fund, because Jesus cared for his bride.

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 Benefits Group – Relief
PO Box 632081
Cincinnati, OH 45263-208

Checks can be made payable to the Relief Fund

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.