Benefits Regional Summits return to the Church with key Benefits Plan updates for 2027

The Benefits Regional Summits return this spring as informative town halls to support pastoral leadership and congregational decision-makers.  Benefits Regional Summits: Support for Congregational Leaders and will provide important updates and insights into the Benefits Plan of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and related programs offered by the Board of Pensions.  

There are two events in the Synod of the Sun being publicized on the Board’s website Under the label of Regional Benefits Summits.

April 21 is in Irving and April 23 is in Austin.      

There also will be two other in-person events that will not be on the Board website but will be communicated locally.  One will be on April 29 at Pines Presbyterian in Houston.  The other will be on May 1 prior to the start of the Oklahoma Presbytery Meeting at Oklahoma City University.

These will be followed by two Virtual benefits Summits – one dedicated to the Synod of the Sun on May 18 and another shared with Synod of Mid America on May 15.

Among topics, attendees will hear about Medical Plan cost trends and changes in the healthcare system; dues package subsidies that would ease financial burdens for congregations, pastors, and their families; and plans and programs that support congregational ministry, including Assistance Program enhancements.  

All throughout the PC(USA) are invited to attend.  Pastors, Personnel Committee chairs, and church business administrators especially will find value in hearing about anticipated updates as they begin planning for 2027.  Those who cannot attend a summit in the locations offered are encouraged to contact their Church Consultant to find additional opportunities for engagement.  Our Church Consultant is Kevin Keaton.  He can be reached at kkeaton@pensions.org.