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PCA Retirement & Benefits (RBI) Now Offering Late-In-Life Income (LILI) Solution

Participants in RBI’s Retirement Plan now have the option to turn their 403(b) plan savings into a stream of retirement income that they will never outlive.

Inflation: A Transitory Burst or Something Worse?

In October, the Department of Labor reported that the inflation rate in the US had increased to 6.2%. As a result, consumers are faced with widespread and sizable price increases for everything from groceries to cars, and many are wondering why inflation has climbed to current levels and whether this is the new normal.

3 Types of Non-Cash Gifts Your Church Can (And Should) Receive

3 Types of Non-Cash Gifts Your Church Can (And Should) ReceiveWhen it comes to stewardship and charitable giving, most churches only think about cash donations. But most of the wealth in congregations is tied up in non-cash assets, many of which can be given as...

PCA Retirement & Benefits (RBI) Honored as “Certified Best Christian Workplace”

PCA Retirement and Benefits (RBI) today announced their standing as a “Certified Best Christian Workplace,” as designated by Best Christian Workplaces Institute (BCWI).

Take the Guess Work Out of Investing for Retirement: 3 Reasons to Utilize Target Funds

PCA Target Funds are RBI’s recommendations about how we should invest for retirement. They are easy to use, they are the smart choice, and they take the anxiety out of making investment decisions.

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.

Third Time’s a Charm: Tom Bryant on His Return to RBI and Why He Wants to Help Pastors Through Retirement

Tom Bryant, a three-time employee of RBI, shares how he’s seen the organization and the PCA change over the years, why he keeps coming back to RBI, and what he loves most about serving pastors.

Megan Hill wants exhausted pastors’ and elders’ wives to be refreshed in the gospel

Megan Hill wants exhausted pastors’ and elders’ wives to be refreshed in the gospel RBI believes that when you invest in women in ministry, you invest in the health of the church. Cherish is one such program through which RBI’s Ministerial Relief Fund provides...

PCA Retirement and Benefits Releases Findings of Pastoral Wellbeing Research Study

PCA Retirement and Benefits (RBI), in partnership with the Center for Transformational Churches at Trinity International University, today announced the release of a report, “Pastoral Wellbeing: PCA Pastors Reflect on the Tensions of Ministry.”

I Would Unenroll from the 2021 Child Tax Credit Payment

We – the financial planners on the Retirement Readiness team – will (or would) unenroll from receiving the Child Tax Credit starting in July. We recommend that you unenroll as well.

Our 2020 Annual Report is Now Available

Although 2020 presented numerous challenges, by God’s grace, we were able to quickly pivot to serve the church more holistically than ever before.

Three Lessons Learned During this Extraordinary Time

A little over a year since COVID-19 plunged us into a temporary lockdown and a slow return to something like normal, the RBI leadership and staff reflected on lessons learned during this extraordinary time.

The Importance of Mental Health for Ministry Workers

Mental health, in all its various forms, can be a scary, difficult issue to tackle. It can feel shameful and embarrassing to admit that we need help, let alone discuss with another person. It’s not uncommon for church servants to feel as though they must “have it all together” for the sake of the congregation, while struggling with the unique difficulties of ministry. This makes discussing mental health issues and seeking care even harder.

3 Lessons on Church Administration Learned Through the COVID-19 Pandemic

Everybody was a beginner when it came to managing church life in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. But now, in what experts are calling the post-pandemic phase of the virus, church leaders have learned some lessons. We asked church leaders across the PCA to share their insights and have compiled their responses in three quick take-aways.

The Oft-Forgotten Role of the Pastor’s Wife

“It’s surprising that a person in the spotlight can be invisible. That’s how I felt as a pastor’s wife, under constant scrutiny, but unknown. After being married to my husband and serving alongside him for almost 20 years, this past year felt like I had finally hit a stone wall. I could no longer cope with the stress and disappointments of ministry on my own.”

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.

To Bless and Be Blessed

Rev. Shim arrived to pastor the fragile church in 2018 and had just begun to see his revitalization efforts come to fruition when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

Added Benefits of a Longevity Annuity

You may have heard that very soon, PCA Retirement & Benefits (RBI) will be offering a ‘lifetime income’ solution in the PCA Retirement Plan.

2020 Impact Report

God’s faithfulness to care for those who serve the church is evidenced as we look back on the numbers from 2020.

How God Cared for Me

It has been almost thirty-four years since Tom Graham died, but Tom’s widow Anna Graham still loves the church and marvels at how God cared for her through the church.

3 Simple Ways to Review Your Financial Roadmap

A good plan considers short-term, intermediate-term, and long-term goals.

The Character of Christ and Retirement Savings

Even retirement savings is part of your journey with Christ.

2020 Year End Action Items

As we approach the end of 2020, there are several items that require some action on your part.

6 Free Digital Tools to Simplify Church Administration

We’ve compiled a list of digital tools for church leaders to consider that help simplify the day-to-day administrative burden of church life.

A Story of God’s Faithfulness – Al Bennett

We recently spoke with Al who agreed to share how God has been with him in the midst of trouble.

Grateful for your Gifts

Your gifts support widows in need of financial assistance. Here are some testimonies of gratitude from widows who’ve benefitted from your generous gifts.

SmartBen Access for 2020 Annual Enrollment

This year’s Annual Enrollment is December 1 – 7. Existing benefit elections will continue to be in force throughout the new 2021 plan year with no confirmation of enrollment needed.

Disability and Ministry: An Interview with Pastor Joe Novenson

Joe suffered a life-altering accident that left him disabled for almost two years. We asked Joe about his experience with disability and how it reshaped his view of being prepared for unexpected events.

A Widow’s Story – Mary Lu

Watch our interview with Mary Lu Strawbridge and hear how God has used PCA Ministerial Relief in her life and the lives of many others.

A Widow’s Testimony: “The Lord is caring for me through this ministry”

In 2018, Dan and Crystal Korzep moved from Crystal’s home state of Massachusetts to North Carolina. Dan accepted a call to pastor Harvest Presbyterian Church. Less than a year later, Dan died suddenly from a heart attack at age 69.