Mission:Dignity in California

They will still bear fruit in old age, healthy and green, to declare, ‘The Lord is just;’ Psalm 92:14-15a (CSB).

Mission:Dignity in California

They will still bear fruit in old age, healthy and green, to declare, ‘The Lord is just;’ Psalm 92:14-15a (CSB).

Founded to serve retired Southern Baptist pastors, Mission:Dignity® currently serves more than 2,800 retirement-aged ministers, workers and widows as they face advancing age, illness, infirmity, death of a spouse and even natural disasters. Through it all, we provide constant care, prayer and financial assistance directly at the point of need. 

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Mission:Dignity:

  • Gives 100% of all donations to Mission:Dignity recipients
  • Welcomes at least 350 new applicants every year
  • Distributes more than $11 million annually to worthy recipients

California applicants must:

  • Have 10 years of paid Southern Baptist service
  • Be 65 years of age or older
  • Income requirements for California applicants have changed for 2023-2024.*
  • For single applicants, the income limit is now $3,050 (instead of $1,133)
  • For couples, the income limit is now $4,500 (instead of $1,536)
  • Asset limits stays the same at $45,000

Get Involved:

  • Refer potential recipients or help them apply online — especially those who may now qualify due to income limit adjustments
  • Give at MissionDignity.org
  • Encourage participation in Mission:Dignity Sunday
  • Add an annual gift to Mission:Dignity to your association’s budget

Recipient Story

Darla Lewis and her late husband, Joseph, served together for more than 16 years in the great state of California. Darla has been a Mission:Dignity recipient since 2019.

Darla Lewis
I do find that I need help each month and sometimes with unexpected expenses. Mission:Dignity’s generosity and Christ-like care blesses me greatly. I am so blessed and relieved through your financial assistance.”
Darla Lewis

Darla Lewis
Canyon Lake, California

Learn More

Connect with our team below to get involved or learn more.

Call

Call 1-877-888-9409 to speak directly to a team member

Email

Contact us via email at MissionDignity@GuideStone.org

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Mission:Dignity is a ministry of GuideStone®, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization (federal tax ID #75-0939949).

*Due to the disparity in the cost of living experienced across the country, and particularly in California. These income limits are current as of January 2023. Limits may change further depending on current living wage calculations. If you have further questions, please contact Mission:Dignity for more information.