Ministerial Relief & Assistance - Programs & Impact
Helping Our Members Bridge the Unexpected for 130 Years.
Ministerial Relief and Assistance (MRA) is the church’s way to give back to ministers, their families and lay employees by providing tangible care and financial support in times of need. Amidst extraordinarily difficult times in our communities, congregations, country, and, most certainly, for our clergy, it has been a tremendous blessing to continue supporting clergy and their families through the various programs of Ministerial Relief and Assistance—none of which would be possible without the support of committed donors.
+1.7 Million
Amount distributed in 2024 to ministry colleagues across the life of the Church
This support included:
- $113,400 in 13th Gift Checks made to our Relief Pension and Supplemental Gift Pension recipients each December.
- $207,100 in Emergency Aid to clergy and families experiencing unexpected crises that created great financial need.
- $98,500 in Disaster Relief assisting clergy who sustained damage to their primary residence due to natural disasters.
Ministerial Relief & Assistance Programs
Programs for New & Active Clergy + Students:
- Student Gift Membership
- Clergy Wellness and Cornerstones
- Parental Leave Assistance
- Low-Interest Loans
- Reverse Chaplain Dues
- Gift Pension for New Church Planters
- Vocational Counseling
- Gift Match Pension
- Emergency Aid
- Disaster Relief
- Funeral Support
Programs for Retired Clergy:
- Emergency Aid
- Disaster Relief
- Funeral Support
- Ministerial Relief Pensions
- Supplemental Gift
- 13th Check
