GuideStone Financial Resources
The Southern Baptist entity that provides retirement and insurance products for churches.
Retirement
GuideStone Financial Resources offers 403(b)(9) Retirement Plans for church employee’s as well as IRA products. For more information visit www.GuideStone.org
Insurance
GuideStone Financial Resources offers Health, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance products to church employees. For more information visit www.GuideStone.org
Property and Casualty
GuideStone Financial Resources partners with Brotherhood Mutual to offer Property and Casualty products to churches. For more information visit www.GuideStone.org
Mission Dignity
Since it’s founding in 1918 GuideStone has provided financial assistance to retired ministers and their widows, when they have a financial need. For more information visit www.GuideStone.org
Church Compensation Survey
The Compensation Study was a joint project of state Baptist Convention, GuideStone Financial Resources, and LifeWay Christian Resources. Compensation and congregational data was collected anonymously from ministers and office/custodial personnel of Southern Baptist churches and church-type missions. Reports are based on compensation fro mealy 13,000 respondents from all 50 states.
Compensation and Salary Structuring
This information will help church leaders assess the salary and benefits provided to their church staff. You will find information on Accountable Reimbursement Plans, which is one of the most effective tax benefits you can provide for your staff.
Ministerial Housing Allowance
Ministers are able to set aside a portion of their pay as “housing allowance” under IRS rules, reducing their federal and state tax burden. Fin out more by reviewing this helpful information.
Ministerial Tax Issues
Who is a minister for tax purposes? Is a minister self-employed? What special tax provisions are provided for Ministers? All these basic questions and more can be found on this resources.
Cooperative Program
Through the Cooperative Program, Southern Baptist channel resources to support a variety of missions and ministry efforts to advance the gospel. Together Southern Baptist fund new plant churches, church leader training, Christian higher education and missionaries who serve across North America and around the world.
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
Supports over 4,800 International Mission Board missionaries around the world!
Annie Armstrong Missions Offering
Supports over 2,500 North American Mission Board missionaries around the United State and Canada.
Vision Virginia Missions Offering
Supports missions work across Virginia, DC and beyond.
