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(Disciples of Christ) by supporting ministers, missionaries and lay employees of the Church and its related institutions. For over 100 years, first as the Board of Ministerial Relief and then as the administrator of the Pension Plan, it has sought to under gird the church and its ministry. Change and growth of the Pension Fund have continually broadened and deepened its ministry. Through both contractual and gift programs, the Pension Fund seeks to serve the total church and its ministry.
The Church-wide campaign to support Disciples' health care and wellness.
A list of individuals, congregations and other organiza-tions who have made gifts and commitments to the Heartbeats of Faith Capital Campaign is included in the Remembering the Gifts gift bulletin. The Campaign is growing every day. Communications, brochures, a video and a web site are now being shared widely. This Fall, congregations will be encouraged to include Heartbeats of Faith during their Ministry Appreciation Celebrations. We encourage your prayerful and generous support of the fund that will enable new health and wellness programs for the benefit of clergy and lay employees of the Church. More information is available at www.heartbeatsoffaith.org.
New 403(b) Regulations & The Pension Plan - The IRS has published sweeping new regulations for 403(b) plans that will require a more active role for employers in monitoring 403(b) arrangements and compliance with the applicable rules. The regulations will require full compliance with the new rules beginning January 1, 2009. To address these complications, the Pension Fund will aggregate all participating employers in the Pension Plan and TDRA, if the organization chooses the Pension Fund as its sole vendor for contributions after January 1, 2009. (Click for additional infromation and to download Participation Agreement)
Pension Fund Responds to Declines in the Financial Markets - Although we are all disquieted by the volatility and declines in the financial markets, it is in just these times when our historically conservative investment philosophy and diversification of assets prove their value. (To continue reading, Click Here)
New Health Care Communique Published - September 2008
Pension Fund Announces Health Care and Dental Premiums 2009 - The Pension Fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), trustee for Christian Church Health Care Benefit Trust has announced premium rate increases for 2009 Churchwide Health Care participants. (To continue reading, Click Here)
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