Fireside Chats

Welcome to the Pension Boards' Fireside Chat Series where we explore several faith and finance topics of interest to you with staff and guests.


Fireside Chat Series: Episode #11 - Sustainable Balanced Fund





Fireside Chat Series: Episode #10 - How Annuity Changes Are Made





Fireside Chat Series: Episode #9 - Target Annuitization Date (TAD) Funds Update





Fireside Chat Series: Episode #8 - Basic and Participating Annuities





Fireside Chat Series: Episode #7 - Impacts of the SECURE Act





Fireside Chat Series: Episode #6 - United Church Board for Ministerial Assistance

A conversation between the Rev. Dr. Jim Moos, Executive Director, Faith and Finance Ministries and the Rev. Krista Betz, Director of Ministerial Assistance.





Fireside Chat Series: Episode #5 - Target Annuitization Date (TAD) Funds

A conversation with Minoti Dhanaraj, Senior Analyst/External Investments, about the benefits of Target Annuitization Date (TAD) Funds for Annuity Plan members in the accumulation phase.





Fireside Chat Series: Episode #4 - Communications Update

Rev. Dr. Martha Cruz, Communications and Church Relations Officer, discuss how the Pension Boards is communicating with members during the pandemic.





Fireside Chat Series: Episode #3 - Health Plan Updates

An interview with Faith and Finance Director Rev. Jim Moos and Health Services Representative Jennifer Markewitz, where we share information about the Pension Boards’ expanded health care coverage during the pandemic.





Fireside Chat Series: Episode #2 - Financial Markets Update

An interview with Chief Investment Officer David Klassen, in which he provides a commentary on financial markets.





Fireside Chat Series: Episode #1 - An Update from President and CEO Brian Bodager

Interview with CEO Brian Bodager and Rev. Jim Moos, Executive Director of Faith and Finance Ministries.