Delve deeper into the stories that impacted the lives of those we serve through Ministerial Resources, Health and Retirement Benefits, and Stewardship and Legacy. Find your rhythm, rest, and inspiration as you glean from your UCC peers, who strengthened and sustained their foundation by making the most of Pension Boards' benefits and program offerings.
Publications
Laying Strong Foundations for a Just and Thriving Ministry, A General Synod 35 Edition
Articles
Strengthening the Foundation from Which You Serve
Drawing from personal experience in ministry and investment leadership, Dave Klassen shares insight reflects on a holistic approach to supporting clergy and church workers—through benefits, education, compassionate care, and legacy planning. It’s a call to partnership, innovation, and faithful service, rooted in community and a shared commitment to sustaining ministry for generations to come.
Living Stones—Hearts Alive and Into the Deep at General Synod 35
Hope, peace, joy, and love were the reflections made at General Synod 35. The Pension Boards invited attendees to partake in a special reflection experience where each one shared a thought, a prayer, and celebrated someone special in their life or ministry.
Adapting to Feelings of Failure: Individuality and Community with NGLI
Rev. Ashley Nolte, Pastor at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, discusses the self-awareness and community that the Next Generation Leadership Initiative program brought her. She discusses how she views failure differently, within herself, and her community.
Navigating Student Loan Forgiveness through Financial Counseling
The Rev. Damien J. Lake, Associate Conference Minister for the Missouri Mid-South Conference, shares his journey and experiences using LSS Financial Choice through the Pension Boards to navigate the Public Student Loan Forgiveness process.
