Salary & Benefits

A church that takes the time to properly structure a minister’s compensation and benefits is practicing good stewardship which can make a huge difference in the current financial life — and financial future — of a pastor.

When pastors answer the call to ministry, it’s usually not with the expectation of major financial gain. But that doesn’t mean they should be expected to live on a wage that doesn’t meet their needs. Unfortunately, pastor pay has remained almost completely flat in recent years, while at the same time, inflation has continued to climb.

Structure your salary and benefits to stretch ministry dollars

Insurance may not be the most exciting line item on a ministry budget, but it can protect your church from catastrophic financial losses and help sustain the long-term well-being of your ministry. Church buildings can experience severe weather damage, and employees may receive life-altering diagnoses. Are you prepared if it happens to you?

Learn what type of property and liability coverage your church or Christian nonprofit should have and how to provide coverage for your people.

Whether you’ve been tasked with choosing church coverage for the first time or are seeking new strategies to improve your church’s existing offerings, these top five most common church health coverage questions are a great place to start

Major life events prompt a need to review your life insurance policy. Discover why life insurance is important to evaluate and update as circumstances change.

Three strategies to help with medical bills

When looking for a health plan that meets your needs, you will face many insurance terms and phrases along the way, and it’s often hard to keep them straight. At GuideStone^®, our goal is to equip you with the information you need to make the best decisions for you and your family.