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The CRC provides retirement benefits through U.S. and Canadian defined benefit pension plans for ordained Ministers of the Word, as well as a U.S. 403(b)(9) defined contribution plan for commissioned pastors, bi-vocational pastors, lay staff, and ministers of the Word seeking additional retirement savings.

Ministers' Pension Plan

403(b)(9) Plan


•  Lifelong Monthly Benefit
•  Long Term Disability Coverage 
•  Pre-Retirement surviving spouse & orphan benefits 
•  Participation costs are paid 100% by the church employer 
•  Surviving Spouse Options 
•  Tax benefits related to retirement housing
 


•  Pre-tax contributions are deductible from your income 
•  Contributions & investment earnings grow tax deferred 
•  Contributions made by individual and employer 
•  Tax benefits related to retirement housing 
•  Each employer (church) sets its own eligibility rules 
•  Individual selects investments & controls contribution amounts
 

Contact Us

Pension: 616-224-0722

403(b)(9): 616-489-3528

Carol VanderArk-Champion

Retirement Benefits Coordinator

Dawn Benjamin

Retirement Benefits Coordinator

Laura Brinks

403(b)(9) Benefits Coordinator

Katie Henry

Plan Administrator