Financial Health

"The financial resources provided by GuideStone are geared specifically for the unique financial challenges and opportunities ministers face,"

The Financial Health Team has been honored to serve hundreds of pastors through financial grants and educational resources. Through its work, the team has identified a concerning trend.

Dr. Ira Antoine talks to Pastor David Derry, from the Houston area, and Pastor Ryan Michelsm from the DFW Metroplex for a discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of bivocational work.

Christian and Matia Messemer share how they manage their Christmas expenses and still find ways to honor their family’s Christmas traditions and celebrate while not overspending.

"Helping our pastors stay strong spiritually, emotionally, financially, and in all ways remains a high priority for Texas Baptists,”

If you are like most Americans, your wallet feels costs increasing far more than the 8.6% reported recently by the Bureau of Labor statistics.

“We wanted to provide a resource that makes financial planning for Christians easy and affordable.”

“Time is running out. Protest deadlines vary from county to county, but most deadlines are May 16^th,”

“We are anxious to continue reaching pastors and ministers with information about how these programs can be a blessing to them and their churches.”

Churches now qualify as public service employers under the Public Services Loan Forgiveness program.

The Ministers Financial Health team is helping pastors and their families look ahead to the future with financial confidence. 

Texas Baptists has partnered with GuideStone to help alleviate some of the stress associated with finding the right medical plan by providing a landing page.

"...we want to make sure pastors have the most information to make the best financial decisions possible for them and their families,”