Retirement & Insurance Services

The office of Retirement & Insurance Services is here to help provide an integrated ministry of retirement, insurance, financial education/assistance, and tax matters to the local church and individual Christian.

We believe efficient management of church resources enhances opportunities for mre ministry-related funds. Retirement & Insurance Services encourage ministers and churches to utilize the services of GuideStone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Retirement & Insurance Services is able to assist churches and individual’s structure compensation plans to take advantage of the tax savings benefits offered by the Internal Revenue Service. In turn, churches are better able to provide for the financial needs of their church staff plus be a better witness in their community.

For more information on any of these topics please contact the office Gary Horton, Director of Retirement & Insurance Services at: 803.765.0030 or 800.723.7242. Gary is available to lead conferences for associations and church leadership.
2008 SBC Church Compensation Survey

It’s time to participate in the 2008 SBC Church Compensation Survey. Sponsored by state Baptist conventions, GuideStone and LifeWay, the survey helps finance and personnel committees and church administrators establish salary and benefits for ministers and support staff. Individual responses are kept confidential. If you are a minister or an employee of a Southern Baptist church, please visit the survey site to learn more. The survey is available until April 15, 2008.
Retirement & Insurance Services

Retirement Planning Options

  • Plans for church employees
  • Plans for self-employed ministers
  • Deferred Compensation Plans

 Tax and Compensation Services

  • Ministers Tax Guide
  • Planning Financial Support Workbook
  • SBC Church Compensation Study
  • Federal Reporting Requirement for Churches
  • Ministers Tax Questions and Answers
  • Financial Checklist for Ministers
  • Minister's Housing Allowance

Insurance Coverage Options

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Term Life
  • Accident
  • Disability
  • HSA-eligible High Deductible Health Plans
  • HRA consulting

Financial Education Services

  • Morningstar® Retirement ManagerSM
  • Morningstar® Learning Station
  • Web-based presentations
  • Investment seminars and workshops
  • Planning resources, tools and calculators

Financial Assistance Services

  • No-cost protection benefits for eligible participants
  • Matching retirement contributions for eligible participants
  • $3,000 in retirement plan contributions for ministers serving in small churches*
  • Retirement income assistance for eligible retired ministers and/or their widows