Retired Pastors Fund

Many of you know that Holy Trinity began a fund several years ago to support retired pastors in the Northwest Diocese here in Tanzania. Pastors do not receive a large salary here, and they receive an especially small pension after retiring. Still, they are often expected to serve in their communities by teaching and providing care. The income from our endowed fund is given each year to subsidize the pensions of these pastors. 

Today we met with Rev. Joas Kaijage, a retired pastor who gave us an update on how the funds are being distributed. Currently there are 24 retired pastors and 19 widows receiving gifts.