Assemblies of God ministers have served faithfully and sacrificially to build our Fellowship. Yet many made so little during their ministries that today, in retirement, they need our help to meet their daily needs.  The Aged Ministers Assistance is a branch of The Assemblies of God that provides assistance to those who need it most.

 For more information and to download an application, please click here to visit the Aged Ministers Assistance website.

There are 3 types of help from Aged Ministers Assistance:

1. Monthly Assistance
2. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
3. Emergency Medical Assistance

How to Apply for Aged Ministers Assistance:

1. A letter of inquiry should accompany the application submission to the AMA Department. This letter may come from the minister himself, from concerned friends, or from his or her presbyter or district superintendent.
2. The Aged Ministers Assistance Committee reviews the application.
3. If all eligibility requirements are met, supplementary assistance is granted.

Who is eligible to receive AMA?  

Minister: 10 years of active ministry prior to retirement or disability; in good standing; ordained (licensed ministers considered on individual ministry record).

Age: 65 for ministers; 60 for widows.

Income:  A single individual may receive assistance if monthly income from all sources is less than $918.00.  A couple may receive assistance if their income from all sources is less than $1,377.00.

1. Ministers who declined Social Security: In fairness to those ministers who did pay into Social Security, AMA will consider assistance to those who opted out of Social Security equal to half of the approved maximum for all other ministers on AMA (currently $459.00 for a single, and $688.50 for a couple).
2. Disability: The age requirement can be waived in the event of total disability at a younger age. A physician's letter of verification is required.
3. Emergency: In the event a minister is confronted with insurmountable medical bills or other unusual expenses not covered by Medicare and/or supplement medical insurance, he may apply for an emergency grant. If funds are available, he may be eligible for a limited grant restricted for payment toward these expenses.