News Articles by Curtis D. Sharp

SAN FRANCISCO (BP)–GuideStone Financial Resources President O.S. Hawkins updated trustees during their July 27-28 meeting on GuideStone’s efforts to maintain the right perspective during a challenging economic environment. “During the last quarter we have recouped some of the losses we experienced over the last 18 months,” Hawkins said. “Since March, GuideStone’s invested assets have increased […]

DALLAS (BP)--Continued volatility in the nation's financial markets "reminds all of us that we need to have a proper perspective in times of uncertainty," GuideStone Financial Resources President O.S. Hawkins told trustees during their March 2-3 meeting in Dallas.

BOSTON (BP)--GuideStone Financial Resources President O.S. Hawkins updated trustees on the completion of initiatives related to GuideStone 90.

DALLAS (BP)–GuideStone Financial Resources President O.S. Hawkins highlighted the Southern Baptist entity’s servant role in his remarks during the Feb. 25-26 meeting of GuideStone’s trustees in Dallas. “In all we do, our attitude should be that of a servant. That attitude should be reflected in our actions and expressed through our lives and through our […]

SAN DIEGO (BP)--A new insurance benefit for seminarians and added assistance for needy retirees were noted by GuideStone Financial Resources President O.S. Hawkins as enhancements that have been added to the Southern Baptist entity's long-range ministry.

DALLAS (BP)--GuideStone Financial Resources has experienced a third year of positive trends in its medical insurance rates, President O.S. Hawkins told trustees of the Southern Baptist entity during their Nov. 6-7 meeting in Dallas.

DENVER (BP)--No rate increase will be enacted in 2007 in the personal medical plans of GuideStone Financial Resources, marking the third year in a row that the Southern Baptist entity has held the line on rates.

DALLAS (BP)--A second year of positive trends in insurance rates was reported to trustees of GuideStone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, along with reports on positive performance of the investment funds, during their Nov. 7-8 meeting in Dallas.

DALLAS (BP)--New names have been announced for two affiliates of GuideStone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention.

DALLAS (BP)--It happens every year all over the country -- budget committees meeting to decide salary and benefits for their minister and other staff members and employees. In small and large churches, committees wrestle with the tough questions of providing their staff adequate salary, insurance coverage, retirement and other benefits.