GuideStone®
About
Our mission is to enhance financial security and resilience for those who serve the Lord.
How We Help
For more than 100 years, we have been walking alongside ministers and believers with financial resources to help them start well, stay well and finish well — serving God wherever he leads.
Retirement Plans
Health Plans & Coverages
Ministerial Compensation
Advisory Services
Housing Allowance
Property & Casualty
What People Are Saying About GuideStone
“When Hurricane Laura devastated our community, they [GuideStone] were immediately on our campus. I am always able to rest in the [assurance] that GuideStone promised to be here for us. ... We have a team behind us who are dedicated to championing our efforts to rebuild not just our facilities but our lives.”
Greg Bath
Executive Pastor
Trinity Baptist Church
“GuideStone’s knowledge base in finance and how investment matters affect clergy has been invaluable ... We are certainly a better ministry for deciding to work with them.”
Duane Powell
Executive Pastor
Grace Baptist Church
“GuideStone offers excellent service to our churches at all levels … We are grateful for a [ministry] partner who works alongside us to support our church and pastors through quality retirement funding.”
Christina Kempe
Director of Benefits
Evangelical Covenant Church
Retirement Plans
It’s not uncommon to hear a pastor say, “I don’t ever plan to retire!” But a strong retirement plan is part of stewarding what God has given you so you can flourish in your next phase of ministry, whether that involves a paycheck or not. Discover the steps you can take today to finish well tomorrow.
How do you know when you're ready to retire? Take the assessment below to determine if your current spending and saving align with your retirement goals.
Health Plans and Other Coverages
Health plans and other coverages may not be the most exciting line item on a ministry budget, but wise planning can protect your church staff from catastrophic financial losses and bring peace of mind.
Watch the video to the right to see how you can use various types of coverage to protect your staff and your church.
Ministerial Compensation
When pastors answer the call to ministry, it’s usually not with the expectation of major financial gain. But that doesn’t mean they should be expected to live on a wage that doesn’t meet their needs. Unfortunately, pastor pay has remained almost completely flat in recent years, while at the same time, inflation has continued to climb.
Make sure you and your staff are well cared for, taking every opportunity to minimize tax burdens and empower them to serve well for the long haul.
Advisory Services
Our goal is to guide you toward financial well-being, empowering you to protect your loved ones, give generously and pursue your ministerial or personal passions. We focus on delivering results that align with your values and seek the greatest impact for the Kingdom.
We offer a range of financial planning services, tailored investment strategies and ongoing investment management for those looking for a higher level of service.
*Advisory services offered through GuideStone Advisors®, an SEC Registered Investment Adviser. GuideStone Advisors is a controlled affiliate of GuideStone Financial Resources®. For more information about the firm, products and services, please review the GuideStone Affiliate Form CRS.
Minister’s Housing Allowance
How can ministers take advantage of housing allowance?
Minister's housing allowance is an important tax benefit available to ministers, allowing them to exclude eligible housing expenses from their ministerial income by their church or church-related employer, before and after retirement. Unfortunately, it's often misunderstood and misapplied so ministers may not receive their full benefit.
Watch the video to learn how you can take advantage of this benefit.
Property and Casualty (P&C) Insurance
Churches and ministry organizations face a growing number of risks, including property damage, liability issues, religious freedom and more. It’s important to identify and reduce these risks now — so you can focus on the Lord’s calling in your life.
Watch the video to find out how a church persevered after a devastating fire.
Questions We Get From Pastors
Have questions about benefit solutions for ministries?
For more than a century, GuideStone has provided churches, ministries, faith-aligned institutions and Christian households with financial solutions that support our shared biblical values — equipping believers to lead resilient lives and advance the Kingdom of God.
We've developed a suite of resources designed to help you navigate financial challenges and make informed decisions.
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