The Board of Pensions shares the Church’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an active ally for historically marginalized communities. As a national agency of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), we take seriously our responsibility to serve all members of the Benefits Plan. Because we know that serving more and serving better begins with our staff, we actively cultivate a workplace culture that prioritizes accessibility, representation, and open dialogue, allowing everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. Through continuous learning, we reinforce our dedication to inclusion, making it more than just a value — it’s a driving force behind our mission.
Believing that all people are created in the image of God, we commit ourselves to creating a culture of belonging. Our culture of belonging is a workplace that values all employee contributions, recognizes everyone's unique strengths and needs, celebrates differences, and provides continuous connection, inclusivity, and respect for all people. We care deeply about these core principles, and we lift up one another as we live into them together.
Our culture of belonging serves as a north star in our hiring practices and employee retention. It is rooted in six pillars:
Leadership Accountability
Human Capital Development
Professional Development
Workforce Practice
Community Engagement
Business Partner Alignment
Every level of the Board of Pensions shares a commitment to DEI and evolving our culture. A staff-led council — the
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Council (DEILC) — advises senior management on supporting DEI initiatives and demonstrating inclusive leadership. The DEILC advocates for all employees’ voices to be heard and welcomed — regardless of any differentiating characteristics. We believe a successful organization is one where employees can bring their whole selves to work each day, allowing people with diverse thoughts, opinions, and backgrounds to work together in a culture of belonging.
The Board of Pensions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Our policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Reverend Dr. Frank Clark Spencer, Board of Pensions President, is among a list of CEOs and Presidents from across the country and wide-ranging industries who have signed the
CEO Action for Inclusion & Diversity pledge — a leadership-driven commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace.