NEWS & UPDATES

There’s a false idea floating around that pastors are supposed to have it all together—especially when it comes to money. The truth is, many don’t. In fact, Amberlee Rich points out that nearly 40% of pastors face financial stress, and many are quietly struggling to meet basic needs. After coaching dozens of pastors, she’s identified six key principles that make a real difference.

As we’re midway through the third quarter already, both individuals and families should be thinking about their health insurance and any potential changes for 2026. Whether you have coverage through the federal marketplace, group coverage through an employer, or Medicare, the fourth quarter is when open enrollment takes place and when most employer group plans also renew (1/1).

As a participant in the BMA of America Retirement Plan, you know that a good retirement strategy is not just one-dimensional. It takes multiple streams of income working together—Social Security and your retirement plan investments—to provide both security and flexibility. This combination helps build what we call your Future Funded Ministry, allowing you to minister with or without compensation in your golden years.