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Pastors

Supporting Pastors During Crisis

Recently, your gifts provided much needed support to the pastor of a PCA Korean congregation and his family.

Causes of and Solutions for Ministry Burnout

Many have discussed the tragic results of the pandemic and the nation’s division on pastors’ wellbeing. The tension caused by each event has made pastoring difficult for many in full-time ministry, and some have left to pursue other careers altogether.

Assessing the Wellbeing of PCA Pastors

PCA Retirement & Benefits (RBI) is launching a research initiative in partnership with The Center for Transformational Churches at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School to assess the wellbeing of PCA teaching elders.

Call Package Guidelines

The first version of the 2020 PCA Call Package Guidelines has recently been completed. Through this document, PCA Retirement & Benefits (RBI) is providing best practice guidance regarding the content and structure of ministerial call packages for ordained ministers.

How To Enroll in a Church Retirement Plan

As our name suggests, Geneva Benefits Group is a part of the reformed tradition. That means our decisions are directed by Scripture and guided by our church documents, even in financial matters like church staff compensation packages. But when it comes to enrolling a church staff in a retirement plan, it can be difficult to know where to start.

Bible Verses About Widows

From the very beginning of the church, the apostles called Christians to care for widows. The most famous passage in the Bible about widows carries that very message, and it is the inspiration for our yearly Look/After campaign: “Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world” (James 1:27).

Serving Reformed Churches

As our name implies, Geneva Benefits specializes in helping reformed churches and connected ministries provide financial, emotional, and physical wellbeing to their ministry staff.

Retirement Planning for Pastors

In our research, we found that 70% of PCA pastors are not confident that they have enough savings for retirement, and therefore need to plan for retirement. As many PCA pastors reach retirement age, Geneva helps the most pressing cases with financial aid through the Relief Fund.

Q&A: Should pastors opt out of Social Security?

Under U.S. tax code, ordained ministers can opt out of Social Security. But should a pastor opt out? This Q&A can help you make the decision.

Advice for Seminary Graduates: 5 Ways for New Graduates to Prepare for their Financial Future

Dave Anderegg, a Financial Planning Advisor for PCA Retirement & Benefits (RBI), shares his financial advice for new seminary graduates.