Budgeting resources for your church

Budget planning for your church is important, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. So to make it a little easier, we’re providing essential personnel-related planning resources you need in one place. Simply browse the resources below and let us help you create a financial plan that fits the needs of those who serve in your church.

• Review and print the Compensation Planning Guide workbook to get a solid budgeting plan on paper for the benefit of your church and staff.
  
  
• Sign up to attend Compensation Planning, a GuideStone webinar.
  
  
• Use GuideStone’s Ministers Tax Guide and Ministerial Tax Issues booklets to make sure your ministers are up to date with the latest IRS benefits and requirements.
  
  
• Make sure your church is following important federal reporting requirements by using our simple, step-by-step guide.
  
  
• Help your employees invest for retirement with GuideStone’s Church Retirement Plan.
  
  
• See if GuideStone can help you save money on medical, dental and other insurance coverage.
  
  
• Review the 2010 SBC Compensation Survey to help you determine appropriate salary and benefits for your staff.
  
  
• Learn how you can protect your church property as well as your ministry with our Property and Casualty Program.
  
  
• Stay up-to-date with the latest 403(b) regulations for your church. These regulations are mandatory, and GuideStone helps make compliance easy.
  
  

If you have questions, we’re here for you. Please contact us at your convenience: 

Set up a callback with a specialist (callbacks are immediate; available M–F, 7 a.m.–6 p.m. CST).
Email a specialist (you’ll receive a response within one business day).