As a treasurer, clerk of session, business manager, or administrator at a Presbyterian church or employing organization, you have many important responsibilities. One of these is serving as a liaison with the Board of Pensions, administrator of the Benefits Plan. The Benefits Plan allows churches and other employing organizations to provide ministers of the Word and Sacrament and lay employees both standard and optional benefits, helping to ensure their spiritual, physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Benefits Administration

This section will help you understand how to enroll new employees into the Plan and how to report various service changes that your members may experience. Also, if you are new to the position, please visit this section for a small primer on your liaison responsibilities. more

Special Circumstances

Several situations require knowledge and actions beyond the scope of a Treasurer/Business Administrator’s usual administration duties. These unique circumstances include disability, member couples, military duty, and taxation of death benefits. more

Dues

The Benefits Plan is funded by the dues paid by all churches and employing organizations, as well as the investment earnings on those dues. The structure of dues reflects the community nature of the Benefits Plan, as dues are based on the total effective salary of each covered employee. Paying dues is an important part of your liaison role with the Board. more

Affiliated Benefits Program Employers

The Affiliated Benefits Program (ABP) is an enrollment option for churches and other employing organizations, offering employees the Benefit Plan's medical, death, and disability benefits without requiring participation in the Pension Plan. more

Calculators

These calculators can be used to determine salary and dues amounts, including part-time prorated amounts for medical dues, for both budgeting and reporting purposes. more