GuideStone

GuideStone

Financial solutions for churches and ministries

Overview

GuideStone serves churches, ministries, faith-aligned institutions and Christian households by providing retirement, insurance and investment solutions aligned with biblical values. Its products work by offering financial services tailored to ministry needs, helping individuals start well, stay well and finish well, and supporting programs like Mission:Dignity that assist retired ministers and widows. The company differentiates itself through a faith-based mission, a long history since 1918, and a focus on integrity, heart and skill to serve those who serve the Lord. Its goal is to enhance financial security and resilience for believers in ministry, so every servant of Christ finishes well.

About GuideStone

Simplify's Rating
Why GuideStone is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Financial Services

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$190K

Headquarters

Dallas, Texas

Founded

1918

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GSIS selected to manage $500 million WatersEdge ministry assets.
  • Expanded to 23,800 sq ft in Farmers Branch by January 2025.
  • Launched Impact Equity and Bond Funds for values-aligned investing.

What critics are saying

  • SBC membership decline shrinks ministers' retirement product demand.
  • Eventide Gilead Fund outperforms GuideStone by 15% annualized.
  • Abuse scandals bankrupt SBC churches, cut $12M insurance revenue.

What makes GuideStone unique

  • GuideStone Funds manages $22.6 billion as largest faith-based mutual fund family.
  • GSIS exclusively advises Christian nonprofits with $3 billion OCIO assets.
  • Mission:Dignity supports Southern Baptist ministers' retirement needs uniquely.

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Funding

Total Funding

$190k

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Tuition Reimbursement

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Conference Attendance Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Hybrid Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Sick Leave

Remote Work Options

Company News

Biblical Recorder
Aug 20th, 2025
Mark Dance named executive director of Arkansas Baptist State Convention

Dance comes to the Arkansas Baptist State Convention from GuideStone Financial Resources, where he served as director of pastoral wellness.

Baptist Press
Jun 10th, 2025
GuideStone aims to help ministers finish well

DALLAS (BP) - GuideStone Financial Resources President Hance Dilbeck highlighted a year of growth, service and Gospel-centered stewardship during the ministry's 108th report at the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting June 10 in Dallas.

Georgia Baptist Convention
Mar 10th, 2025
Registration for The Summit, powered by GuideStone, closes March 14

Registration for The Summit, powered by GuideStone, closes March 14.

Texas Baptist College
Aug 29th, 2024
Hawkins challenges students to focus on Christ in the midst of storms

Hawkins retired from Guidestone in 2022 after leading the Southern Baptist entity for 25 years.

intelligence360
Jun 27th, 2024
Guidestone To Spend $1,500,000.00 To Occupy 23,800 Square Feet Of Space In Farmers Branch Texas.

GuideStone to spend $1,500,000.00 to occupy 23,800 square feet of space in Farmers Branch Texas. GuideStone to spend $1,500,000.00 to occupy 23,800 square feet of space in Farmers Branch Texas.Farmers Branch, Texas — According to state and local development sources, GuideStone plans to invest $1,500,000.00 to build out 23,800 square feet of new space in Farmers Branch. The company plans to occupy the new space at 5005 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Suite 1900 in Farmers Branch, on or about January 1, 2025. According to the company website GuideStone is a diverse financial services organization that services more than 200,000 clients nationwide in the faith-based marketplace. We offer retirement, insurance, investment management, property and casualty coverage, and executive planning products and services to the Southern Baptist and wider evangelical Christian community. GuideStone sponsors the nations largest Christian-screened registered mutual fund family and is located in Dallas, Texas

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