Ministers Financial Health

Equipping pastors and ministers for financially healthy and enduring vocations in ministry through financial and sabbatical grants, financial and vocational counseling, and resources.

Ministers Financial Health Grant

Eligible Texas Baptists pastors and church ministerial staff can apply for a matching grant up to $2500.

Pastor Sabbatical Grant

We are partnering with eligible churches to provide rest and renewal for pastoral leaders.

Personal Financial Counseling

Personal financial counselors across the state are available to review the pastor's family budget and help the pastor develop a plan to pay down debt and increase savings.

Webinars & Seminars

View webinars on a variety of financial topics including saving for retirement, pastoral compensation, and church budgeting.

Faith and Finances Facilitator Training

Faith & Finances teaches that God’s plan for our money might be larger than ours! Biblical principles about money come alive in this highly interactive course for low-income adults. Church Staff or lay leaders can get trained to become certified trainers for free.

Make the Most of Your Ministerial Income

Check out these resources to help answer common tax and financial-related questions and issues for ministers. Ministers have unique financial benefits and needs. GuideStone understands these and provides retirement planning, investment and insurance resources to enhance their financial security and resilience. From the beginning stages of saving and investment strategies to enjoying life in retirement, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Contact

Dowell Loftis
Director, Center for Ministerial Health

(214) 828-5275
dowell.loftis[at]txb.org