They call it Dignity. We call it a Mission.
GuideStone’s Adopt An Annuitant ministry now has a new name — Mission:Dignity™
Since 1918, GuideStone Financial Resources has been on a “Mission” to provide “Dignity” to retired pastors or their widows. To more accurately communicate the essence of our ministry, we are now changing the name of the Adopt An Annuitant ministry to Mission: Dignity. A formal launch will be made at the June meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention in Indianapolis.
These are men and women who have faithfully served God’s people and now find themselves struggling to meet even basic needs. Many served small, rural churches that paid only modest salaries and couldn’t afford to contribute to their pastors’ retirement. Often, these pastors had to work extra jobs just to make ends meet.
Mission:Dignity currently helps almost 2,500 people with extra money needed for housing, food and vital medications. It has also ensured a well-deserved dignity, independence and, often, the ability to continue serving.