Benefits & Rates
Covenant Benefits is a ministry of the Evangelical Covenant Church that provides an avenue for Covenant churches and ministries to share the cost and administrative burden of managing employee benefits contracts. Premiums paid to Covenant Benefits directly pay for Covenant pastors’ and ministry staff’s medical expenses. It’s a tangible way the Covenant is “in it together” in ministry and caring for each other.
Extended Enrollment Window
We know that many pastors and ministry staff at Covenant churches rely on subsidized insurance plans available through the Affordable Care Act marketplace. Due to the unprecedented increases facing many of those families in 2026, Covenant Benefits has extended the enrollment window for affected pastors and ministry staff through January 15, 2026. If you would like to enroll in Covenant Benefits, please contact Aaron Dean, our manager of benefit education & church relations.
Webinars
Webinar for Churches AND Ministries
Recorded on Sep 17, 2025
This webinar is for Covenant churches and affiliated ministries to learn about the benefits package available to offer your benefits-eligible employees through Covenant Benefits. We will review the benefits available, policies, and best practices.
Webinar for Pastors and Ministry Staff
Oct 15, 2025 1:00 PM (Central Time)
This webinar is for Covenant pastors and ministry staff who are eligible for Covenant Benefits to learn about the 2026 benefits package, how to decide which plan is best for them, and how to go through the open enrollment process.
Enrollment and Policy Changes
Churches and participating ministries may request enrollment and other policy changes using a simple, secure online form. Please contact us for access. Eligibility changes must be requested within 60 days of the effective date.
Enrolled and newly eligible employees can register and log on to the member portal to view benefits information, update personal information, add life insurance beneficiaries, and request changes to their benefits based on qualifying life events. Benefits changes must be requested within 60 days of the qualifying event.
If your ministry does not yet partner with Covenant Benefits and is excited to learn more and get started, please contact us for a one-on-one consultation.
Christina Kempe
Director of Covenant Benefits
christina.kempe@covchurch.org
Aaron Dean
Manager of Benefit Education and Church Relations
aaron.dean@covchurch.org
