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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.

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.

Pastoral Housing Allowance for 2021

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

Cultivating a Staff Culture

Leadership influences every facet of an organization. Healthy leaders create healthy organizations. This is as true in churches and church-related organizations as anywhere else.

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.

The Generous Church: A Profile of Meadowcroft PCA

The generosity of churches like Meadowcroft Presbyterian makes it possible for the PCA to “look after” widows and pastors in financial distress in keeping with the command of James 1:27.

RBI Ministry Updates

Updates on new initiatives and service improvements from PCA RBI.

Supreme Court Ruling Protects Churches and Schools

A ruling issued today by the US Supreme Court (Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey-Berru, No. 19-267) has clear implications for PCA churches and church-governed schools.

Supporting Pastors During Crisis

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

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.

Announcing Plans to Offer Guaranteed Lifetime Income

Watch our service update from Ed and Gary to learn more about Guaranteed Lifetime Income.

Cherish Impact

Learn how your gifts to PCA Ministerial Relief provide affordable and confidential Christian counseling services for PCA pastors and pastors’ wives.

Ministerial Relief: Your Gifts at Work

“I would just thank the givers for having such a heart for widows and I think God has a special love for widows too. You see all throughout scripture how he cared for the widows and how he acknowledged the widows.”

Ministry Expansion Announcement

In response to COVID-19 RBI is offering access to 7 no-cost counseling sessions for up to 200 PCA pastors and spouses from May 1st – July 31, 2020.

VIDEO: Preparing for Quarterly Retirement Statements

Our financial planning advisors, Dave Anderegg and Don Aldin, provide insights on recent market volatility and frequently asked questions when it comes to your retirement savings.

Presidential Transition Announcement

The Board of Directors of PCA Retirement & Benefits, Inc. (RBI) has elected to accelerate its previously announced presidential transition.

A Hard Stop: The Economy and RBI’s Target Funds

RBI’s Gary Campbell examines the economic impact of the coronavirus and the performance of RBI’s Target Retirement Funds.

VIDEO: Understanding Stimulus Legislation For Churches and Employees

RBi’s Mark Melendez and Chet Lilly provide an overview of the recent stimulus packages and its impact on churches and retirement plan participants.

UPDATE: Reports Across the PCA

Discover how you can 2x your gift and provide financial assistance to ministry employees in distress.

The CARES Act/ Paycheck Protection Program

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (‘CARES’) Act was signed into law on March 27th and it includes several key provisions PCA Retirement & Benefits (RBI) believes will benefit our retirement plan participants.

Serving Ministry Employees During Pandemic

Ed Dunnington and Jon Medlock invite church employees across the PCA to make use of RBI and Relief during the current crisis.

VIDEO: Market Update with Gary Campbell

RBI President Gary Campbell provides insights on recent market volatility and answers some frequently asked questions about its impact on your retirement savings.

Coronavirus and Your Investments Update

Here at PCA Retirement & Benefits (RBI), we are taking unprecedented actions to mitigate the impact of this growing threat to our employees and making certain our pledge of service to the employees of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) continues without change.

2020 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.

Immediate Position Opening: RBI Staff Accountant

PCA Retirement & Benefits (RBI) is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to work at our home office located in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The position is full-time and will not require travel. The position will report directly to the Controller. See link to...