About us
Our ministry is benefits
The Board of Pensions is the national agency of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) whose ministry is benefits. We are faithful partners to PC(USA) congregations and employers affiliated with the PC(USA) and devoted advocates for their employees. We remain steadfast in our deep commitment to deliver mission-driven benefits that support the holistic well-being of the 60,000 individuals we serve through the Benefits Plan of the PC(USA).
Who we are
Our role in the connectional Church
As an agency of the PC(USA), we serve as the connector between the Church, rooted in faith and mission, and the world of employee benefits, rooted in actuarial science and nuanced plan design.
Governance structure and leadership
Our Board of Directors, elected by the General Assembly of the PC(USA), oversees plan and investment decisions while our President and Executive Team manage strategy and day-to-day operations.
As a fiduciary who acts in the best interest of our members, stewardship of the Benefits Plan on their behalf remains our priority.
Our story begins in 1717, when Presbyterians in Philadelphia established the Fund for Pious Uses to care for ministers and their families. Since then, we've grown to provide comprehensive benefits that support holistic well-being to the PC(USA) community.
Our guiding principles
We are a nonprofit defined by faith and guided by our mission, vision, and values. These principles shape how we serve the PC(USA) community, make decisions, and care for members of the Benefits Plan.
Our ministry is based on Scripture. A Theology of Benefits is our guiding document for why benefits are essential to those who serve. It demonstrates God’s desire for all to experience the flourishing of life through wholeness.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Believing that each of us is created in the image of God, we are deeply committed to serving all members of the Benefits Plan and to creating a culture of belonging in our workplace.