Retirement Solutions for the Evangelical Covenant Church

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Retirement Solutions for the Evangelical Covenant Church

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We understand your ministry.
We understand employee benefits.
And we share your passion for the Gospel.

That’s why the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) and GuideStone® have teamed up to support your calling and offer faith-based retirement solutions uniquely designed for your ministry.

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Prepare for your retirement future with a seasoned ministry benefits expert by your side. At GuideStone, we specialize in the unique financial considerations that churches and ministries face, and we help employees from thousands of churches nationwide reach their financial goals through:

  • Ministers' Tax Benefits: Your church offers a 403(b)(9) church retirement plan through GuideStone. At retirement, your distributions may be eligible for housing allowance if you qualify as Ministers for Tax Purposes by your church. We also provide free resources  to help answer common financial, benefit and tax-related questions and issues for ministers.
  • Values-based Investments: GuideStone sponsors the nation’s largest1 faith-based mutual fund family — GuideStone Funds® — which provides you with Christian-screened investing options that align with your values.
  • Retirement Planning and Advice: Whether you are looking for educational resources  to help you plan your retirement, a financial educator appointment or a more hands-on approach with an advisor2, we have you covered.
Who is eligible?
Employees receiving taxable income from a participating ECC church may be eligible.
What types of costs are associated with the retirement plan?
There are no costs to the local church for participation and no required minimum contributions.
What kind of contributions can be made?
  • Contributions can be made by the church, employee or both.
  • Salary-reduced contributions can be made as tax-sheltered or Roth if permitted by your church.

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See how GuideStone can help enhance the financial security and resilience of your ministry.

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