The2025 Benefits Plan is designed to promote flexibility and choice for congregations and their pastoral leadership. In August, congregations will start submitting their Employer Agreements to confirm the benefits offered to ministers and staff in 2025. To help make the decisions that best meet their benefits needs in 2025, Board of Pensions is available to answer questions and help guide faithful decision-making.
Explore these learning resources:
2025 Decision Guide for Minister Benefits, an online tool that can help determine 2025 eligibility and calculate costs for the Congregational Pastors Package, Transitional Pastor’s Participation, and the Covenant Package
Living by the Gospel, a guide to supporting ministers through benefits from the Board of Pensions, detailing employer incentive programs and including salary study information
Tips for Determining the Right Healthcare Coverage for You and Your Familywebinar on Aug. 8 (registration opens in July), covering ACA-established exchanges, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP qualifications, alternative sources of coverage, and additional resources to learn more about available medical coverage options
Dues Scenariosproviding examples in which the updated dues structures apply to ministers with varying situations
Faithful Conversations, an e-learning course from the Board of Pensions designed to equip pastors and congregations to have faithful conversations and make decisions pertaining to benefits and other aspects of compensation
Serving More, Serving Better (2025), a benefits literacy e-learning course coming in July that introduces plans, programs, and benefits packages for 2025
Board of Pensions is actively speaking with congregations and ministers to help guide faithful decision-making. If you would like information and guidance, please contact Kevin Keaton at kkeaton@pensions.org. You may also call the Board at 800-PRESPLAN (800-773-7752) (TTY: 711) for assistance.
