Engagement and Church Relations

The Board of Pensions, an agency of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), lives into its role in the connectional Church through relationship building. We work toward making new connections — and making our existing connections stronger — as we continue providing strength and stability for the changing Church. The Church Relations and Ministry Innovation teams lead this work for our community of faith.

Church Relations

Our Church Relations team includes Church Consultants based in different locations throughout the country so they may provide personalized, local support to congregations, mid councils, congregational pastoral leaders, and employees working in congregational settings. They are available to serve employers who are seeking help with benefits selection, administration, and education. Consultants can assist with:

identifying, selecting, interpreting, and administering benefits that meet pastoral and congregational staffing needs
matching needs to Assistance Program offerings

To meet the needs of the changing Church, the consultants are expanding engagement with those we serve while nurturing vital relationships with active and retired members.

Meet the Church Consultants

Ministry Innovation

This is a time of great change in the PC(USA) as congregations adapt to shrinking resources and the denomination grows more diverse. Historically marginalized communities face unique challenges, and many cannot afford a pastor.

The Reverend Dr. Jerry L. Cannon, who leads Ministry Innovation, serves communities of color and caucus groups seeking to engage with the Board of Pensions. He is cultivating relationships where creative ministry is happening — relationships that will inform our development of innovative programs to meet diverse needs and help us expand the reach of services and existing programs, such as dues incentives, to communities of color.

Meet the Reverend Dr. Jerry L. Cannon, Vice President, Ministry Innovation