God’s desire that everyone experience life abundant inspires our work at The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

The origin of this Gospel call dates to 1717 when a group of Presbyterian ministers in Philadelphia, concerned for the widows and children left behind by hardworking preachers, started the Fund for Pious Uses. From that point on, as Presbyterian congregations flourished into the mid-20th century, the call was answered repeatedly. Presbyterians expanded benefits for ministers and then extended them to other church workers, always serving more.  

The Board of Pensions has consistently built upon the legacy of its founders.

Today, we serve more than 65,000 individuals through the Benefits Plan of the PC(USA) and continue to expand access to benefits and our assistance and education programs. The Benefits Plan offers flexibility and choice for congregations and their pastoral leadership, including benefits that support wholeness.

The Benefits Plan reflects our vision that all who are called to service may devote their best gifts and energies to their work.