GuideStone alliances offer church safety training, liability insurance
GHOLSON, Texas (BP) – James Stevens, senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Gholson, recalls the congregation’s reaction when he established a safety ministry team in 2017.
GuideStone leaders tell trustees about increased partnerships and effects of inflation
SAN DIEGO (BP) -- GuideStone trustees heard reports on its strategy to expand Kingdom Reach by strengthening the SBC core ministry partnerships in retirement, investments and insurance coverage among the Convention’s churches and ministries.
Pastors report feeling more loneliness, less support, Barna finds
NASHVILLE (BP) – A growing percentage of Protestant pastors report experiencing increased feelings of loneliness and isolation, while simultaneously feeling a decreased sense of support from people close to them, according to research by Barna. According to the 2022 survey of more than 500 pastors done by the Barna Group, 47 percent of pastors reported […]
Dilbeck offers encouragement for pastors in 105th GuideStone report
NEW ORLEANS (BP) – GuideStone Financial Resources President Hance Dilbeck spoke to messengers about the calling he and the Southern Baptist ministry have to see pastors finish well.
Mission:Dignity Sunday set for June 25; materials available
DALLAS (BP) – In the Old Testament, we find these words: “They will still bear fruit in old age, healthy and green, to declare, ‘The Lord is just.’” Psalm 92:14-15a (CSB)
SBC DIGEST: Guidestone releases new resource, Lifeway named Spanish publisher of the year
Guidestone releases new retirement resource, Lifeway wins award for Spanish publishing
Inflation, while abating, still a force for consumers
DALLAS (BP) – Inflation continues to fall since peaking last June but remains well above the preferred level of the Federal Reserve.
GuideStone trustees affirm strategic plan, elect officers, announce Hawkins fund
DALLAS (BP) – GuideStone trustees affirmed a new strategic plan for the ministry during their regular meeting Feb. 27-28 in Plano, Texas.
SBC DIGEST: Changes in key GuideStone leadership roles
After 35 years, GuideStone bids farewell to Chief Operating Officer Jones; Trustees affirm Soh as Chief Operating Officer; GuideStone taps Nadeena Kersey as new Chief Insurance Officer.
Common tax mistakes made by ministers and how to avoid them
NASHVILLE (BP) — Each year, Lindsey Allen grabs a pen and highlighter to comb through the “Ministers’ Tax Guide” provided through GuideStone Financial Resources. It’s been her practice for decades.
