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Board of Pensions presidential search

The Reverend Dr. Frank Clark Spencer announced his retirement as President of The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The Board of Directors of the Board of Pensions is required to form a search committee to identify a successor for the President of the Board of Pensions. The following information is shared to ensure transparency and understanding of the process.

Presidential search committee

The Chairperson of the Board of Directors of The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has appointed a search committee to identify the next President of the Board of Pensions. Under Board of Pensions bylaws, the presidential search committee consists of at least five members and includes one member designated by the Unification Commission. The committee includes the following:

  • Andrew Junkin, Board of Directors, First Vice Chairperson and Search Committee Chair
  • Reverend Dr. Ellen Clark Clémot, Board of Directors
  • Reverend Dr. David A. Davis, Unification Commission
  • Fred Gamble, Board of Directors
  • S. Bradley Perkins, Board of Directors Chairperson
  • Jean Reynolds, Board of Directors
  • Reverend Fernando Rodríguez, Board of Directors

The search committee has engaged Korn Ferry, a global consulting firm with expertise in executive searches, to help identify and evaluate qualified candidates.

Electing and confirming a successor

After consulting with the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the PC(USA), the presidential search committee will present a candidate to the Board of Directors for election in spring 2026 and for confirmation at the 227th General Assembly in June 2026. The new President will assume the role upon confirmation by the General Assembly.

Role of the President

The President serves as the chief executive officer and is responsible for the overall management of the Board of Pensions. The President is supported by a nine-member executive team and over 200 highly skilled employees.

How to apply

Those interested in the role should contact John Elkerton, Managing Associate at Korn Ferry.

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