Retirement Benefits for Pastors

Preparing for the future is a priority for The A.M.E. Zion Church and for each of us individually. Realizing that our time of “retirement” may last for 30 years, it is important for us to be prepared financially for that length of time. Saving is hard for all of us so starting as early as we can and putting aside as much as we can is critical for our family.

Working together, we can prepare more efficiently than doing it alone. Each church has a responsibility to support its pastor and staff in this effort. Each pastor and staff member has a responsibility to actively engage in this effort. Together we will make a difference. In order to create a better Retirement Plan, we reached out for specialists to help us. The result is The A.M.E. Zion Church 403(b)(9) Retirement Plan. The information that follows outlines the plan and its significant benefits.