For mid councils & agencies
Selecting benefits for 2027
Employer Agreements for 2027 benefits are available in Benefits Connect Sept. 4, 2026, through Oct. 2, 2026. During this time, employer representatives can log in to Benefits Connect to review benefits options and pricing for 2027, make selections, and submit their Employer Agreement.
New for 2027, ministers of the Word and Sacrament and ruling elders who are elected to serve in mid council leadership are eligible for the Congregational Pastors Package. Starting Sept. 4, employer representatives can call the Board at 800-PRESPLAN (800-773-7752) (TTY: 711) to enroll eligible staff.
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New mental well-being and EAP services
Spring Health has replaced Cigna as the Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) provider. For employees enrolled in the Medical Plan or in the EAP without medical coverage, Spring Health offers mental health care navigation and EAP services.
Updated guide for structuring terms of call available
Living by the Gospel is a resource for congregations as they determine salaries and benefits for ministers for 2025. It details the benefits available through the 2025 Benefits Plan and how they work together with the education and assistance programs to support ministers’ well-being.
This decision-making resource includes data on effective salary by job code, geography, congregation size, gender, and minister age. The 223rd General Assembly (2018) authorized Living by the Gospel to promote awareness of gender disparity in benefits and salary packages.
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Manage employee benefits using Benefits Connect
Log on to Benefits Connect to manage your organization’s benefits through the Board of Pensions. You can receive and pay Board invoices; model scenarios and compare costs when selecting benefits; update employer information; and more — all on one platform.
Use the Employer Quick Start Guide (pdf) to learn more about administering benefits through Benefits Connect.
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How your Church Consultant can guide you
Sessions, session committees, and other church leaders making benefits decisions may call on their Board of Pensions Church Consultant for guidance about options. These consultants offer personalized assistance to churches, as well as mid councils, across the country.
Administering benefits for your organization
We can assist you in selecting and administering benefits that best suit your needs and those of your employees.
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Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
We are taking tangible, intentional steps to ensure a workplace culture that inspires a sense of belonging. And we are continuing to actively engage throughout the Church to ensure access to benefits plans and programs that provide wholeness.
