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Pension Fund of the Christian Church

Employer-Sponsored Retirement Products

Overview

As a church plan, Pension Fund is able to offer flexible and worry-free retirement options for employers and their employees. Our team of Area Directors will meet with you to discuss your needs and help you get started.

Individual Savings & Retirement Products

Overview

Whether you’re just starting out or closer to retirement, choose from a variety of products to help you reach your retirement and savings goals.

Program Applicants

Ministerial Relief & Assistance

Our relief programs meet the evolving needs of new, active, and retired clergy and their families to ensure all ministers and lay workers can enjoy a strong, smart, secure retirement.

Supporters & Donors

Make An Impact with a Donation

Your gifts and financial support helps ministry workers in need bridge the unexpected from now until retirement (and beyond).

Resources

For Members & Clergy

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Explore dedicated resources tailored for both members and clergy, offering educational articles, guides, factsheets, and tools to support your financial wellness and ministry journey.

Learn To Live

Learn to Live is your confidential, 24/7 companion for mental wellness—designed specifically for active clergy and their families (ages 13+). Ministry is a calling filled with purpose, but it can also bring stress, sleeplessness, anxiety, and emotional fatigue.

Your Money Line

Pension Fund has partnered with Pete the Planner® to provide members with access to financial guides who will help answer your tough financial questions & online tools such as calculators and eLearning courses.

For Employers

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A curated collection of guides, tools, articles, and videos tailored to support your role in administering benefits and fostering financial wellness within your organization.

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Employer-Sponsored Retirement Products

Overview

As a church plan, Pension Fund is able to offer flexible and worry-free retirement options for employers and their employees. Our team of Area Directors will meet with you to discuss your needs and help you get started.

Individual Savings & Retirement Products

Overview

Whether you’re just starting out or closer to retirement, choose from a variety of products to help you reach your retirement and savings goals.

Program Applicants

Ministerial Relief & Assistance

Our relief programs meet the evolving needs of new, active, and retired clergy and their families to ensure all ministers and lay workers can enjoy a strong, smart, secure retirement.

Supporters & Donors

Make An Impact with a Donation

Your gifts and financial support helps ministry workers in need bridge the unexpected from now until retirement (and beyond).

Resources

Learn To Live

Learn to Live is your confidential, 24/7 companion for mental wellness—designed specifically for active clergy and their families (ages 13+). Ministry is a calling filled with purpose, but it can also bring stress, sleeplessness, anxiety, and emotional fatigue.

Your Money Line

Pension Fund has partnered with Pete the Planner® to provide members with access to financial guides who will help answer your tough financial questions & online tools such as calculators and eLearning courses.

Calling a New Pastor: What Churches & Clergy Need to Know

Welcoming a new minister into your congregation is a meaningful milestone—but it also comes with a flurry of administrative tasks. From updating employment records to ensuring benefits are properly aligned, it is important to keep Pension Fund informed throughout the transition. This guide is designed to help both churches and ministers navigate the process smoothly and confidently.

Get a clear checklist of action items that ensure retirement accounts, invoices, and other benefits are updated accurately and without delay. Whether you're a church administrator managing the logistics or a minister stepping into a new role, this resource outlines what each party needs to do—from notifying Pension Fund to submitting required forms and verifying coverage details.

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Related Resources

Articles

The Evolution of Retirement Programs

This article traces how Pension Fund of the Christian Church has grown from a 19th‑century ministry of compassion into a modern, responsive retirement system. By balancing the security of lifetime pension benefits with flexible savings options and robust financial wellness support, Pension Fund continues to adapt to changing retirement landscapes while honoring those who serve with dignity, stability, and care.

Articles

Balancing Liquidity: What It Means For Your Investments

Chief Investment Officer David Stone explains why liquidity has become an increasingly important part of Pension Fund’s investment strategy. He explores how meeting monthly pension obligations, supporting member withdrawals, and planning for future demographic shifts shape how assets are managed to ensure both stability and long-term growth.

Articles

Bridging the Divide: How Can African Americans Combat Wealth Disparity

As Black History Month comes to a close, our partners at Your Money Line offer insights on ways to combat wealth disparity for African Americans.