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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?

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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.

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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).

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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.

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What is an Accountable Reimbursement Plan

Churches want and need to reimburse pastors for business expenses associated with their ministerial duties. For that reason, reimbursable expenses are an important element of funding a pastor’s work.

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Stewarding Finances Wisely Begins With an Expert Partner

“What I tell guys is: call RBI.” That’s what Fritz Games, pastor of Redeemer PCA in Louisville, Kentucky, says about the advice he gives to fellow pastors who are working with the church session on their pastor compensation structure.

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The Uniqueness of Pastoral Taxation

There are many tax rules that apply only to ministers and churches. But very few people are aware of them.

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Paul Chi, RBI’s Newest Financial Planner

We are delighted that Paul is a part of the RBI team, and we look forward to seeing God continue to use him to care for PCA pastors and staff.

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Pastoral Housing Allowance for 2021

Pastors: It is time again to make sure you update your housing allowance resolution

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Personal Reflections on Burnout

It has been eight years since I’ve served on a pastoral staff though I’ve continued to use my pastoral gifts regularly as pulpit supply and in other ways.

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