Employers play a pivotal role in shaping the long-term wellbeing of clergy and staff. Effective benefits education, transparent compensation practices, and proactive support for retirement readiness contribute directly to healthier ministries, stronger employee retention, and more sustainable leadership pipelines. When employers champion financial and vocational wellbeing, the entire church ecosystem becomes stronger, more stable, and better equipped for the future. What it addresses: How employer decisions shape long-term clergy wellness and retention. This session is suitable for: Conference staff, Human Resource administrators, church councils, and treasurers. Host: Walter A. Reyes, Chief Operating Officer Featured Guest: Stephanie Serratelli, Program and Benefits Manager Join Stephanie Serratelli as she guides employer organizations in understanding how benefits education and compensation practices directly influence clergy and/or caregiver wellbeing and retention. Topics Include: Benefits education impact Compensation transparency Workforce sustainability Participants will: See benefits as a retention tool Improve education trust Strengthen employee communication