Portico Benefit Services: A Ministry of Care and Support for Faith-Based Organizations
Portico Benefit Services, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a non-profit organization that offers health and retirement benefits with related services to members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and other faith-based organizations. Established 230 years ago as a fund to assist pastors and their families in need, Portico has evolved over the years to meet the changing needs of its members. Today, the organization aims to be a recognized leader in inviting its members to lead healthy lives and achieve financial security.
Beginning as the ELCA Board of Pensions, Portico Benefit Services built on the long legacy of the Lutheran Church in caring for its leaders. This commitment to providing support and care for those in ministry and their families is evident in the range of products and services offered by the organization. Under the direction of President and CEO Jeff Thiemann, Portico's 230 employees serve more than 5,600 congregations and organizations, partnering with them to provide benefits to over 46,000 members, rostered and lay leaders, and their families.
Portico Benefit Services is dedicated to helping its members live well during their working years and in retirement. To achieve this, the organization focuses on offering financial services that cater to the unique needs of their members. As a non-profit provider, Portico is able to design and deliver products and services that are specifically tailored to the needs of those in ministry and faith-based organizations.
The changing environment and evolving needs of its members have led to strategic changes in the design and delivery of Portico's products and services in recent years. By staying attuned to the needs of its members and adapting to meet those needs, Portico Benefit Services continues to provide valuable support to the faith-based community.
Based at 7700 France Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55435, US, Portico Benefit Services operates primarily in the financial services industry. More information about the organization can be found on their website, https://porticobenefits.org/why-portico/. By providing health and retirement benefits, as well as related services, Portico Benefit Services remains committed to helping members of the ELCA and other faith-based organizations live and serve well throughout their ministry and their lives.