E-Learning
Lifelong Learning at the Board of Pensions provides holistic programming to support you at specific stages of your life, career, or ministry. At no additional cost, members of the Benefits Plan of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), their employers, spouses, and others called to serve the Church, can access on-demand e-learning opportunities that support wholeness. Lifelong Learning content addresses a variety of topics promoting the four dimensions of well-being: spiritual, health, financial, and vocational.
E-Learning offerings
The Lifelong Learning e-learning site includes a rich variety of on-demand courses, recordings of virtual events, and myriad resources. Visit the site regularly to check for new offerings.
Popular offerings
For all plan members and employers
Lifelong Learning E-Learning Orientation
This course is designed to orient new and returning users to the Lifelong Learning e-learning site. It introduces the types of online offerings we provide and shares information about navigating the website and mobile app experiences.
Medicare Essentials: Putting the Pieces Together
Are you turning 65? Considering retirement or supporting someone navigating this transition in healthcare coverage? This e-learning course leverages Board of Pensions and Medicare resources to orient you to essential concepts, terms, and timelines. It also uses brief Medicare videos and digital materials to distinguish between post-retirement healthcare coverage options.
Personal Financial Planning series
Available as stand-alone courses or combined in one learning path
The Personal Financial Planning series equips you to create personal financial statements and goals; develop a budget and calculate financial ratios; establish an emergency fund and understand debt-reduction strategies; determine how much to save and invest for goals; understand the importance of FICO ratings and how to improve your scores; and understand different retirement savings vehicles and how to maximize retirement savings. This series is available in English, Spanish, and Korean.
Serving More, Serving Better (2026)
The Serving More, Serving Better (2026) course introduces plans, programs, and dues packages available through the Benefits Plan of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). You’ll learn about the Benefits Plan's purpose, philosophy, and history; key plan terms and concepts; and the dues packages and 2026 dues rates.
For ministers and churches
Clergy Tax: Stay Informed
The Clergy Tax course explains tax laws that are unique to ministers, such as dual tax status, reporting self-employment income, and housing allowance. The course also addresses tax laws that are applicable to all taxpayers — such as imputed income, business expenses, and accountable reimbursement plans with a focus on clergy and churches — and provides guidance on how best to minimize taxation in these areas. The course provides housing allowance and quarterly estimated tax worksheets, a sample accountable reimbursement policy, resources to help file a clergy tax return, and criteria to consider when selecting a tax preparer.
Faithful Decision-Making
The Faithful Decision-Making e-learning series is designed to equip pastoral leaders and employers — especially congregations — to make faithful decisions about benefits as one aspect of compensation, centered in A Theology of Benefits. The five-part series reviews essential benefits terms and concepts, identifies how to respond to change, explores key considerations for medical coverage options, and features updated scenarios for 2026 dues calculations.
Terms of Call series
The Terms of Call series addresses topics such as understanding and determining effective salary; explaining A Theology of Benefits for medical, retirement, and death and disability coverages; saving for retirement in the Retirement Savings Plan of the PC(USA); understanding the tax rules and qualifying expenses for a clergy housing allowance; learning the advantages of accountable reimbursement plans; explaining the various tax-advantaged accounts available; and describing categories to consider when negotiating time away. This series is typically available in English, Spanish, and Korean. Use web browser translation settings to render the English version into Korean and Spanish.
Accessing Lifelong Learning
Ready to explore the Lifelong Learning site? Let’s help you get started. Choose the option that fits you best:
I already have a Lifelong Learning account.
Many Benefits Plan members and employer representatives already have an account. If you’re unsure, try signing in or resetting your password first.
- Go to the Lifelong Learning login page.
- Enter your email address and password.
- Select Login.
Forgot your login details? Use the I’ve forgotten my username/password link on the login page to reset your information.
I’m new and need to create an account.
Follow these steps to create your account:
- Copy this registration code — you’ll need it during sign-up: LL-AOYL-2026.
- Visit the Lifelong Learning self-sign-up page.
- Complete the form and enter the registration code.
- Select Register.
- Check your email for an activation link.
- Use the link to create your password and complete your account setup.
Didn’t receive your activation email? This can happen if an account already exists with your email address. Try this instead:
- Go to the login page.
- Select I’ve forgotten my username/password.
- Follow the steps to reset your password.
Prefer to learn on your phone or tablet?
- Download the Litmos app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
- Enter boplearning as your site when prompted.
- Log in using your email address and password.
Your privacy and security matter to us.
- Only a few fields are required to create your account.
- Password updates are required every 180 days.
- Multifactor authentication may be enabled for added security.
Contact us
Need help getting started? We’re here to assist you.
Email the Education team if you have trouble accessing the Lifelong Learning site, signing in, or completing your account set up. We typically respond within 1-2 business days.