“My mentors and fellow pastors said, ‘Daniel, you’d be a fool to not get involved with it.’” Dan’s no fool — he contributes 4 percent of his salary to his Pension Plan account
Even though he’s only 25 years old,
and his church contributes 11 percent
the new pastor at Ninth Street (Roanoke,
of his salary, as recommended by Annual
Va.) Church of the Brethren is making
Conference.
retirement savings a high priority. Dan Rudy chose to become a member of
“If I start considering retirement as
Brethren Pension Plan after learning
something important now, I won’t feel like
about it through BBT visits to Bethany
I have to scramble at 45 or 50 years old
Seminary, where he earned his Master
when retirement is 10-15 years away and
of Divinity degree in 2011.
I’ve got nothing,” said Dan.
Church Workers’ Assistance Plan Churches and district offices contribute the equivalent of 1 percent of their employees' salaries to the Church Workers’ Assistance Plan, a BBT ministry that assists current and retired church employees who have critical financial needs.