Care for Widows and Pastors in Need
Every month, at least one PCA pastor or their family experiences tragedy. It can be the death of a spouse, an unexpected medical issue, or an everyday activity that becomes a life-changing event.
The ministry leaders who serve our churches are often financially unprepared for these challenging moments. For over 50 years, the Relief Fund has provided temporary financial assistance needed to help ministers and their families overcome unexpected obstacles.
At the Relief Fund, we are invited into some of the hardest moments in the lives of our denominational family. Whether it’s a life-changing injury, the unexpected loss of a spouse, or hardship that comes when retirement savings is not enough, the Relief Fund is often the last resort for those in need. In five years, the number of pastors nearing retirement and widows in need of support is projected to double. Your gifts to the Relief Fund provide a practical way for the church to look after those who have faithfully served our churches.
Geneva Relief Fund exists to support women like Mary Lu Strawbridge whose husband, Ted, passed away during the prime of his life and ministry. Through Survivor’s Assistance, every widow receives an immediate gift of $1,000 upon the death of her husband, regardless of her financial situation. This gift helps with immediate expenses associated with medical care and funeral arrangements.
Looking after those who looked after us
Too many ministry families experience financial need for which they are unprepared, and an increasing number of retired pastors and widows live near the poverty line. Pastors and ministry workers faithfully serve and care for Christ’s church. It’s our turn to serve them.
Your donation meets practical needs today.
Groceries
Your gift helps provide for basic needs like groceries. $85 provides a week’s worth of healthy food and produce to those in need.
Housing Expenses
We have a growing number of PCA widows and retired pastors living below the poverty line. Keep the oil burning and the lights on for a gift of $135 a month.
Medical Bills
Become a yearly partner with a gift of $1000. Provide relief by covering the expense of a year’s worth of medical bills for a PCA widow or minister in need.
Care for PCA Pastors and widows through every season of ministry
Here’s how you can contribute
Online
Give directly online here.
Mail your donation to
Geneva Benefits Group – Relief
PO Box 632081
Cincinnati, OH 45263
Checks can be made payable to the Relief Fund
Give Stock/Securities, from a Donor Advised Fund, or IRA
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“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after…”
James 1:27
