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Download Parenting the Open Generation HERE. Every leader needs great strategy. But what if the key to your success had more to do with your emotional intelligence than it did your elaborate playbook? In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss the important of connecting with people and dealing with your emotions in leadership and why it just might be the most important thing to get right. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow! Download your free strategy guide from GuideStone here.

Mark planted and pastored churches for almost 30 years before leading pastoral initiatives at Lifeway and Guidestone for the last ten years. He is the co-founding leader of the Care4Pastors Network and the author of Start To Finish. Dr. Dance earned degrees from Howard Payne University (BBA), SWBTS (MDiv), and SBTS (DMin).

Download Parenting the Open Generation HERE. In this mailbag episode, John and Wayne answers questions from listeners like: what leadership traits to look for in hiring, keeping your preaching fresh, teaching on controversial topics, online church 5 years post-covid, and more. Send in a question for next month's mailbag episode by emailing parker@leadershipinblackandwhite.com or by DM'ing us on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow! Download your free strategy guide from GuideStone here.

"But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you." – Matthew 6:33This verse calls us to put God's Kingdom first in every aspect of our lives—including our investments—trusting that He will provide and use our efforts to advance His purposes. Today, Will Lofland joins us to share how that's happening right now.Will Loftland is the Managing Director of Investments Distribution at GuideStone Funds, an underwriter of Faith & Finance. He also oversees GuideStone's shareholder advocacy strategy and represents the firm as a participant in the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility.Who Is Guidestone?Guidestone is more than a financial services firm—it's a ministry to ministries. It is focused on serving ministries in all financial aspects of their work, including retirement plans, insurance solutions, wealth management, and the nation's largest Christian-screened mutual fund family.By equipping ministries with financial stability and security, Guidestone helps leaders focus more fully on spreading the gospel. Their services are designed to remove the weight of financial anxiety so that pastors, missionaries, and nonprofit leaders can flourish in their callings.What makes Guidestone unique is its unwavering commitment to honoring God with every dollar invested. Through rigorous Christian values screening, corporate engagement, and impact investing, it ensures that each fund reflects biblical principles.Guidestone's Impact Funds are an extension of this stewardship philosophy. Launched just before 2020, these funds go beyond avoiding harmful investments—they proactively invest in companies, projects, and causes that create meaningful change.Take the Impact Bond Fund, for example. It invests in projects like:Clean water infrastructureAffordable housing initiativesChristian-focused senior living communitiesThey believe that if we are truly stewards of God's resources, we want to invest in a manner that honors God and His purposes for human flourishing. Introducing the Kingdom Causes ProgramWhile securities can create positive change, their reach has limits. That's where Guidestone's Kingdom Causes program comes in.Born out of the Impact Funds initiative, Kingdom Causes donates 20% of the advisory revenue generated by the Impact Funds and supplements it with additional funding. Since 2020, they've donated nearly $750,000 to ministries advancing the gospel and protecting life.Their giving is focused on two core pillars:Sanctity of LifeSpreading the GospelFrom local to global, the ministries they support reflect these values.Ministries Making a DifferenceLocal Impact: Prestonwood Pregnancy CenterLocated in the Dallas area, this center is an extension of Prestonwood Baptist Church and serves women with compassionate care and gospel-centered support during unplanned pregnancies.They provide honest care, real information, and a strong infrastructure to support needy women. National Reach: Psalm 139 ProjectThis initiative provides ultrasound machines and resources to pregnancy centers nationwide, reinforcing the value of life and empowering expectant mothers.Meeting Physical Needs in the Name of JesusGuidestone also supports ministries that serve practical needs as an avenue for gospel outreach.Send ReliefA joint venture between the International Mission Board (IMB) and the North American Mission Board (NAMB), Send Relief addresses urgent needs like the following:Medical Missions in VenezuelaEntrepreneurial training for widows in AfricaLocal development projectsThese efforts not only meet physical needs but also open doors for evangelism.Faith-Based Content for Kids: Meet MinnoRecognizing the need for Christ-centered media, Guidestone supports Minno, a streaming platform offering biblically grounded content for children. It gives parents peace of mind knowing their kids are watching wholesome, faith-filled shows.Discipling the Forgotten: Prison MinistriesTwo standout organizations Guidestone supports are:Prison Fellowship: Sharing the hope of Christ with incarcerated individuals. Prison Seminaries Foundation: Partnering with Baylor University to provide seminary training to inmates serving long sentences.These ministries are transforming lives behind bars, raising disciple-makers where they're least expected.How You Can Join InWhen you invest in Guidestone's Impact Funds, you're doing more than planning for your future—you're also making an eternal impact. Visit GuideStoneFunds.com/Faith to learn more and to explore their faith-based investment options. On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I'm in the midst of my retirement or death planning, and I'm wondering what criteria I should use for creating a trust versus just having a will.Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly MagazineGuideStone FundsWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money (Pre-Order)Look At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

In this episode, B21's Nate Akin talks with Kyle Phillip from Guidestone on pressing financial topics for pastors, such as savings, debt management, retirement planning, and being good stewards of what God provides.

Download Parenting the Open Generation HERE. We are joined by special guest, Pastor Chad Veach. Pastor Chad is the Lead Pastor of Zoe Church in Los Angeles, California. He's also a prolific writer and communicator who has preached around the world. In this episode, they discuss the impact of the California fires, trends in the church, and have fun with a surprise on-the-spot leadership list. Download your free strategy guide from GuideStone here.

Download Parenting the Open Generation HERE. Download GuideStone strategy guide here. We are joined by special guest, Pastor Dino Rizzo. Pastor Dino is the Executive Director of the Association of Related Churches - a church planting organization that has planted over 1000 churches around the world in the last 20 years. In this episode, they discuss what's happening in churches across America today, what kinds of churches are growing and reaching more people, the state of church planting, and much more. Download your free strategy guide from GuideStone here.

Download Parenting the Open Generation HERE. Download GuideStone strategy guide here. We are joined by special guest, Dr. Manny Arango. Dr. Manny is the founder of Arma - an online platform to help you learn the Bible for yourself. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss the church Dr. Manny is planting next year, a new bible reading plan that is catching fire, and a new book coming soon called "Crushing Chaos." You can find more of Dr. Manny's content at armacourses.com or on his Instagram account: @mannyarango. Download your free strategy guide from GuideStone here.

Download Parenting the Open Generation HERE. Download GuideStone strategy guide here. be evangelism? Or should evangelism be the natural byproduct of friendships with the lost? Pastors John and Wayne discuss this tension and more talk about how to be a good friend to those outside the family of God. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow! Download your free strategy guide from GuideStone here.

Download GuideStone strategy guide here. Learn more about the GuideStone checkup here.Find more from World Vision here In this mailbag episode, John and Wayne answers questions from listeners like: how to manage being a bi-vocational pastor, balancing humility and taking charge, mentoring someone who isn't teachable, and more. Send in a question for next month's mailbag episode by emailing parker@leadershipinblackandwhite.com or by DM'ing us on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Guest: Dr. O.S. Hawkins, PhD, Chancellor, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, President Emeritus, GuideStone Financial Resources.   If you'd like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page.   To learn more about Dr. Hawkins, you can visit his website at OSHawkins.com   What an honor to sit down to record with Dr. O.S. Hawkins, the 2025 Zig Ziglar Servant Leadership Award recipient. Pastor and author of more than 50 books, Dr. Hawkins has been serving the Lord in a variety of capacities for years. The proceeds and royalties from his books in the “Code Series” benefit Mission: Dignity, a ministry of GuideStone started under Hawkins' tenure that assists retired ministers and their widows who are in need.   The Zig Ziglar banquet is coming up Sunday, April 27th and will be located at the Gaylord Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, TX. Art reception opens at 5:00 pm and the dinner begins at 6:00 pm. Attire for the evening is “evening wear.”

Download GuideStone strategy guide here. Learn more about the GuideStone checkup here.Find more from World Vision here In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne give their personal recommendations of resources they are finding value in. They discuss books they're reading, podcasts they're listening to, tools and technologies they're utilizing, and so much more. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Download GuideStone strategy guide here. Learn more about the GuideStone checkup here.Find more from World Vision here Great leaders are self-aware leaders. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss how to grow in self-awareness and ways you can determine your own personal level of self-awareness. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Download GuideStone strategy guide here. Learn more about the GuideStone checkup here.Find more from World Vision here As Christian leaders, it can be easy to get busy and forget an important element God calls us to implement in our lives: a fear and reverence of Him. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne challenge Christian leaders to examine their own hearts and ask the question: is the fear of the Lord missing in my life? Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

 A $24 Billion Fund Puts Its Religious Stamp on Corporate AmericaInsurance Journal, By Jeff Green, Saijel Kishan, on January 3, 2025https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2025/01/03/806788.htmThis article explores the increasing influence of conservative faith-based investors who are using their financial power to push companies away from progressive policies, such as funding Pride events, offering abortion-related benefits, and promoting diversity and inclusion. These groups, with assets amounting to an estimated half a trillion dollars, leverage shareholder proposals, lawsuits, and direct confrontations with executives to sway corporate behavior. At the forefront is Guidestone, a Texas-based investment firm, which has partnered with conservative organizations to target businesses it views as promoting agendas counter to its religious values.The article also highlights how these investors, despite their minimal shareholder backing, are employing aggressive tactics to push their agenda. This mirrors a broader conservative push against Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies, which has been criticized as an attempt to silence corporate support for progressive causes. While the investors frame their actions as aligning with their religious beliefs, critics argue they are using financial influence to impose their values on others, regardless of the societal consequences.The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.03.4 featuring Scott Dickie, Chris Mallard and Eli SlackBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support.

Download GuideStone strategy guide here. Learn more about the GuideStone checkup here.Find more from World Vision here Great friends challenge us, hold us accountable, inspire us, fill us up, and ultimately play a role in dictating our future. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne talk about the power of friendship and how to find and form the right friendships this year. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Download GuideStone strategy guide here. Learn more about the GuideStone checkup here.Find more from World Vision here The difference between where you are right now and where you will be at the end of 2025 likely comes down to your level of personal desire. In this first episode of the year, Pastors John and Wayne discuss some key ingredients needed to win this year and how to make sure your desire level is strong. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Learn more about the GuideStone checkup here.Find more from World Vision here Leadership in Black and White is powered by World Vision. Learn how World Vision partners with the local church at worldvision.org/blackandwhite.Download your free strategy guide from GuideStone here. In this mailbag episode, John and Wayne answers questions from listeners like: how to be patient with God's timing, how to make big decisions, dealing with transition on the team and more. Send in a question for next month's mailbag episode by emailing parker@leadershipinblackandwhite.com or by DM'ing us on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Learn more about the GuideStone checkup here.Find more from World Vision here Leadership in Black and White is powered by World Vision. Learn how World Vision partners with the local church at worldvision.org/blackandwhite.Download your free strategy guide from GuideStone here. Are you an insecure leader? In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss some of the symptoms and signs of insecure leadership and what to do if you're operating as an insecure leader right now. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Learn more about the GuideStone checkup here.Find more from World Vision here Leadership in Black and White is powered by World Vision. Learn how World Vision partners with the local church at worldvision.org/blackandwhite.Download your free strategy guide from GuideStone here. When God plants a big dream in your heart, how do you go about accomplishing it? In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss 5 important ingredients that are required to do something big for God. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Learn more about the GuideStone checkup here.Find more from World Vision here Leadership in Black and White is powered by World Vision. Learn how World Vision partners with the local church at worldvision.org/blackandwhite.Download your free strategy guide from GuideStone here. Everyone wants momentum, but no one wants to lose it when you've got it. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss 12 keys to consider to keep momentum going. They talk about ways to steward momentum in a way that doesn't kill it. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Leadership in Black and White is powered by World Vision. Learn how World Vision partners with the local church at worldvision.org/blackandwhite.Download your free strategy guide from GuideStone here. In this mailbag episode, John and Wayne answers questions from listeners like: how to find more young leaders, how to generate more creative ideas, creating longevity on your team, and more. Send in a question for next month's mailbag episode by emailing parker@leadershipinblackandwhite.com or by DM'ing us on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Leadership in Black and White is powered by World Vision. Learn how World Vision partners with the local church at worldvision.org/blackandwhite.Download your free strategy guide from GuideStone here. What happens when you don't progress as fast or as far as you thought? It's more common than you might think to be a "late bloomer" in leadership. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss tips for navigating the different seasons of leadership - including when you haven't quite had the success you expected. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Leadership in Black and White is powered by World Vision. Learn how World Vision partners with the local church at worldvision.org/blackandwhite.Download your free strategy guide from GuideStone here. Following a leader you enjoy following makes the journey much better. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss the qualities necessary to be a leader that others want to actually follow. They talk about 12 characteristics of effective leaders. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Leadership in Black and White is powered by World Vision. Learn how World Vision partners with the local church at worldvision.org/blackandwhite.Download your free strategy guide from GuideStone here. In this mailbag episode, John and Wayne answers questions from listeners like: how to give harsh feedback, dealing with imposter syndrome, the downsides of a mental health emphasis, leadership style changes and more. Send in a question for next month's mailbag episode by emailing parker@leadershipinblackandwhite.com or by DM'ing us on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Leadership in Black and White is powered by World Vision. Learn how World Vision partners with the local church at worldvision.org/blackandwhite.Download your free strategy guide from GuideStone here. John and Wayne answer the most commonly searched questions about leadership on the internet. Questions include topics like: managing a hybrid team effectively, avoiding burnout, managing conflict and more. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Many folks with 401ks and IRAs probably don't think much about proxy voting…but it can be a powerful tool for the Kingdom.As investors, we have an opportunity to make our Christian values known to the companies in our portfolio. We just need to take advantage of it. Brandon Pizzurro joins us today to tell us how.Brandon Pizzurro is the President and Chief Investment Officer of GuideStone Capital Management, an underwriter of Faith & Finance.What Is Proxy Voting?When you purchase stock in a company, you become an owner, and as an owner, you have a say in how the company operates. This voice is exercised through shareholder meetings, typically held annually. At these meetings, shareholders can vote on corporate policies and other important matters. However, many shareholders are unable to attend these meetings in person. In such cases, they delegate their voting rights to another person or firm, known as a proxy, who votes on their behalf.If you invest in a mutual fund, you technically own shares of that mutual fund, not directly in the underlying companies. The mutual fund company, being the legal owner of those corporate shares, holds the right to vote. With hundreds of stocks in some funds, attending every meeting would be impractical. As a result, mutual funds often use proxy firms to cast votes for them.GuideStone's Faith-Based Approach to Proxy VotingGuideStone Funds has a unique history with proxy voting, guided by Christian principles. Their investment strategies align with Christian values, even though no corporation is perfect. Recognizing this, GuideStone aims to engage with companies they invest in, encouraging them to adopt more God-honoring business practices. Proxy voting allows them to be a voice for faith in the marketplace, striving to use their influence to advance God's Kingdom.Previously, GuideStone delegated proxy voting to sub-advisers. However, they felt the need to make their voice clearer. In 2023, GuideStone brought in-house proxy voting, developed proprietary guidelines, and partnered with a proxy advisory firm. This move enables them to better align shareholder voting with their Christian values and those of their investors.An Example: Standing Against DiscriminationOne issue GuideStone addressed during this proxy season was “debanking,” a practice where banks refuse services based on social or reputational risk. Some banks have denied service to individuals or organizations solely due to their religious or political views. This growing trend reflects a larger issue of ideological discrimination in corporate cultures, where employees may feel unsafe to express their beliefs.This year, many companies included proposals on their ballots addressing viewpoint discrimination. GuideStone proudly voted in favor of these proposals, advocating for freedom of expression and religious liberty.Why Proxy Voting MattersAs Christians, we are called to be the “light of the world” (Matthew 5:14-16). Proxy voting is one way we can let our light shine in the marketplace, using our voice to reflect God's values. More Christians are seeking to align their faith with their finances, and GuideStone is dedicated to helping them do so through faith-based investing strategies. By putting dollars to work in ways that honor God, investors can achieve both their financial goals and make an impact for His Kingdom.For more information on faith-based investing and proxy voting, visit GuideStoneFunds.com/Faith.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:My daughter and her husband want to buy a $900,000 home. They have $300,000 for a down payment. I suggested they keep their paid-off $350,000 condo and get a loan against it for the new home's down payment rather than selling it. What do you think of this approach?I'm almost 59 years old, and my daughters have asked me to stay with one of them for a while to help her get on her feet. I'm going to sell my house, and I don't owe anyone anything. I'm unsure what to do with the money from selling my home. Can you provide any advice?Resources Mentioned:Guidestone FundsBankrate.comLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

Leadership in Black and White is powered by World Vision. Learn how World Vision partners with the local church at worldvision.org/blackandwhite.Download your free strategy guide from GuideStone here. How can you be "in the weeds" of your organization without becoming a micro-manager and frustrating the people you lead? This concept and more are discussed as John and Wayne talk about why being in the details is a must for every great leader, what does it mean to be a micro-manager, and more. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Leadership in Black and White is powered by World Vision. Learn how World Vision partners with the local church at worldvision.org/blackandwhite.Download your free strategy guide from GuideStone here. As the demand for more creative content increases in every sector of life, business and ministry, the creative industry gets more and more complicated to lead. In this episode, John and Wayne discuss ways to develop and lead the "creatives" on your team. They use Exodus 35 as a powerful outline to show how God intends for creatives to fulfill his mission in the earth. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Leadership in Black and White is powered by World Vision. Learn how World Vision partners with the local church at worldvision.org/blackandwhite.Download your free strategy guide from GuideStone here. Stress and Anxiety are issues everyone faces, especially when adding the weight and responsibility of leadership. In this episode, John and Wayne discuss unhealthy patterns that cause more anxiety and stress in our lives. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow! Information about Adam Braud, mentioned during this episode, can be found here: adambraud.com.

John and Wayne answer a record amount of questions live from our annual Staff Days event. They cover topics like communicating up, leading peers, dealing with betrayal, slowing down to celebrate, developing discernment, managing risk when pioneering, longevity in ministry and much more. Send in a question for next month's mailbag episode by emailing parker@leadershipinblackandwhite.com or by DM'ing us on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow! Leadership in Black and White is powered by World Vision. Learn how World Vision partners with the local church at worldvision.org/leadershiplessonsDownload your free strategy guide from GuideStone here.

In this episode of the Faith Driven Investor podcast, Richard Cunningham and John Coleman interview Brandon Pizzurro, Chief Investment Officer at Guidestone, to discuss the state of the US markets. They cover topics such as the performance of the S&P 500, the dominance of big tech companies, the potential for a small cap rotation, the impact of artificial intelligence on the market, and the possibility of rate cuts and inflation. The conversation also provides insights into the current trends and dynamics in the US markets and discusses the possibility of a soft landing for the economy, with declining rates and inflation reaching a more normalized level.Brandon Pizzurro leads the investment-related lines of business within GuideStone. In this capacity, he serves as President and Chief Investment Officer of GuideStone Capital Management, LLC, the investment adviser to GuideStone Funds, and President of GuideStone Investment Services, which provides investment advisory services to nonprofit institutions. He is also an Interested Director of the Board of Directors of GuideStone Funds. Mr. Pizzurro is a member of the executive leadership team for the parent company, GuideStone, and chairs both the organization's Committee on Faith-Based Investing, which directs GuideStone's faith-based research efforts, and the Investment Management, Allocation and Risk Committee, which approves all new investments for use on the GuideStone platform. He is also a voting member of GuideStone's Institutional Portfolio Committee. 

Leadership in Black and White is powered by World Vision. Learn how World Vision partners with the local church at worldvision.org/blackandwhite.In their monthly Q&A episode, John and Wayne answers questions from listeners like: what to look for in a spouse, how pastors can unplug during the summer for some rest, youth ministry advice, living right with no family examples, how many close relationships should you have and more. Send in a question for next month's mailbag episode by emailing parker@leadershipinblackandwhite.com or by DM'ing us on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow! Download your free strategy guide from GuideStone here.

John and Wayne take a big picture look at the church in America and, based on their experiences, assess some of the strengths and weaknesses in the church today. Using the SWOT analysis, they examine what the church is doing well, areas we can improve, opportunities to grow and if there are any threats to the advancement of the church in the future. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow! Download your free strategy from GuideStone guide here.

Guest: Mark DanceOrganization: GuideStonePosition: Director of Pastoral WellnessTopic: mental health challenges that pastors may experienceWebsite: markdance.net, guidestone.org

Guest: Mark DanceOrganization: GuideStonePosition: Director of Pastoral WellnessTopic: mental health challenges that pastors may experienceWebsite: markdance.net, guidestone.org

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Tim Ruth about Guidestone.  Many leaders may be familiar with the services available through the Cooperative Program connection with Guidestone, but Tim breaks down some common misconceptions when helping ministers with financial planning.  Around the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/eventsApril 6: Disaster Relief Training - Emmanuel BC, GrenadaApril 7: Baptism SundayApril 15: State Preaching Conference - Blue Mountain Christian University April 16: State Preaching Conference - Clinton, MSApril 17: State Preaching Conference - William Carey UniversityApril 26: African American Leadership Retreat - JacksonMay 7: Senior Adult Choir Festival May 14: Church Safety for Minors Workshop - ByramContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.orgTim Ruth, Financial Services Consultant - truth@mbcb.org

A recent study discovered that over 1/2 of pastors over the age of 50 had less than $50,000 in their retirement fund and no expectation they would ever retire. On today's episode of The Glass House, Ben and Lynley dive into a topic that no pastor likes talking about: finances! Dr. Hance Dilbeck from GuideStone joins in this conversation and shares alarming research and statistics on pastoral compensation and the emotional impact it can have on a pastor and their family, yet encouraging advice on how churches of all sizes can navigate financial hurdles and also support their pastor! Dr. Hance has served as the executive director-treasurer of Oklahoma Baptists since 2018. Prior to that, he had served as a pastor in Oklahoma churches for 30 years, 15 of which were at the Quail Springs Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. During that time, the church tripled in size even as it took part in planting 32 churches. Dr. Dilbeck holds his undergraduate degree from Oklahoma Baptist University and both his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife Julie have three married sons and eight grandchildren.In this episode we'll tackle the importance of pastors' financial security, retirement planning, and highlight the common mistakes churches make in compensation. To all the pastors listening, Dr. Hance has advice on how to advocate for yourself and work with the church to address your families need. We know this can be a challenging conversation, yet a necessary one to have! Thanks for listening and sharing this to a friend!  SHOW LINKS: -GuideStone-Connect with the Glass House on Instagram HERE-Please email us your questions and feedback to president@lifeway.com 

Brandon Pizzurro is President and Chief Investment Officer of GuideStone Capital Management, an underwriter of this program.  WHAT DOES SEEING THE WORLD TRANSFORMED THROUGH CHRISTIAN INVESTING MEAN?Seeing the world transformed through Christian investing means stewarding investment resources with intentionality and a faith-driven mindset. Christians approach investing to reflect God's Kingdom, impacting areas like sanctity of life, human dignity, and stewardship of creation.It means stewarding investment resources with intentionality and faith-driven mindset.Christians approach investing to reflect God's Kingdom, impacting areas like sanctity of life, human dignity, and stewardship of creation. HOW CAN INVESTING BRING ABOUT CHANGE?Investing can bring about change by allowing Christians to support organizations and companies aligned with their values. Guidestone emphasizes three key areas: sanctity of life, spreading the gospel, and stewardship of God's creation.Impact investing allows Christians to support organizations and companies aligned with their values.Guidestone emphasizes three key areas: sanctity of life, spreading the gospel, and stewardship of God's creation. HOW DOES GUIDESTONE GIVE BACK THROUGH ITS IMPACT INVESTMENTS?Guidestone donates 20% of revenue from impact funds to Kingdom causes, supporting organizations like the Psalm 139 project and Minno. These donations enable impactful initiatives like providing ultrasound equipment for pregnancy centers and offering gospel-centered content for kids.Guidestone donates 20% of revenue from impact funds to Kingdom causes, supporting organizations like the Psalm 139 project and Minno.Donations enable impactful initiatives like providing ultrasound equipment for pregnancy centers and offering gospel-centered content for kids. WHAT OTHER WAYS DOES GUIDESTONE TRANSFORM THE WORLD THROUGH ITS FUNDS?Guidestone engages in corporate activism and uses proxy voting power to influence companies to align with Christian values. By offering faith-based investments and impact opportunities, Guidestone helps believers align their finances with their values.Guidestone engages in corporate activism and uses proxy voting power to influence companies to align with Christian values.By offering faith-based investments and impact opportunities, Guidestone helps believers align their finances with their values. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR BELIEVERS TO BE INTENTIONAL ABOUT HOW THEY INVEST?It is important for believers to be intentional about how they invest to align their finances with their values. Guidestone supports believers on this journey by offering faith-based investments and impact opportunities.Intentionality is key for Christians to align their finances with their values.Guidestone supports believers on this journey by offering faith-based investments and impact opportunities. ON TODAY'S PROGRAM, ROB ALSO ANSWERS LISTENER QUESTIONS:How can I verify whether a financial advisor corporation is legit? Can you recommend any websites to check?Should I pay cash for a new car or finance it, considering it would be 15-20% of my liquid net wealth?Can you suggest resources for teaching high school students about money and finance?I owe the IRS $12,000. Should I pay them in cash or consider an offer in compromise?How can families afford the increasing cost of private Christian education? Is it wise to redirect giving from the church to tuition? RESOURCES MENTIONED:Investor.gov and FINRA's BrokerCheck for verifying financial advisors.Your Money Counts by Howard Dayton for teaching financial basics from a biblical worldview.IRS Offer in Compromise Pre-Qualifier tool for exploring tax payment options. Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network as well as American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.comwhere you can join the FaithFi Community, and give as we expand our outreach. Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

Religious freedom impacts economic prosperity and political rights, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said Jan. 31 in his keynote address at the International Religious Freedom Summit in Washington. GuideStone Financial Resources has released its most popular annual publication, the 2024 Ministers' Tax Guide for 2023 Returns prepared by Richard Hammar, available now for GuideStone members. In the Baptist Press Toolbox, Kenneth Priest and Richard Baker write, “A recession is coming."

The SBC Executive Committee's president search team has announced they plan to bring forward a candidate for the entity's vacant presidency at its scheduled February meeting. Also, GuideStone announced it will be the benefits provider for the Global United Methodist denomination.

In this episode, we discuss Mission:Dignity and other important topics with Guidestone's Dr. Aaron Meraz. Learn more at: https://www.guidestone.org/Mission-Dignity.

Dr. Hance Dilbeck, President of Guidestone is our guest speaker as we go into several days of hosting the SBCV Annual Homecoming.

Rickey Hill and Jeff Celentano joined the show to talk about the upcoming film 'The Hill' based on Rickey's life. Also, GuideStone held their summer trustee meeting this week.

Matthew 6:34 is a good reminder not to worry needlessly about the future. But the Bible DOES tell us to prepare for it. We'll talk with David Spika about that today on MoneyWise.  Matthew 6:34: “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. David Spika the Chief Investment Officer at Guidestone, a financial services firm helping those in ministry as well as the broader Christian population, and an underwriter of this program. The recent debt ceiling impasse brought uncertainty to the markets, even though a default on U.S. debts was highly unlikely. So now that the dust has settled on that agreement, what's currently driving the economy?  WHAT NOW?  Spika says it's the same thing that's been driving the economy for the last year and a half: interest rates and inflation. We still have core inflation as high as it's been in more than two decades.  The Fed is committed to bringing inflation down to 2%. So they've got the Fed funds rate over 5%, and the rate hikes could continue for as long as two years in an effort to get spiraling costs under control.  Ultimately, he says, we cannot reduce inflation to a realistic and sustainable level unless we have a recession. And to do that you have to reduce consumer spending by reducing employment. So those are going to be the key factors in the near future. MARKET DIP APPROACHING?  Spika adds that stocks are still very expensive today at 20 times future earnings, and they do not reflect higher interest rates or higher inflation. Nor do they reflect the potential for a recession and much lower earnings growth. So odds are strong that we'll see the market come down soon. Ultimately, though, that's good for long-term investors, particularly those who have cash on the sidelines and are looking for a better entry point. FIXED INCOME SECURITIES Fixed-income securities have taken a hit over the last year or so quite a bit. What should we expect in the near future?  Spika says he believes a brief pause in rake hikes, likely followed by rike hikes that are smaller than previous increases, could create much lower interest rate volatility. That would be positive for bonds, as near its peak, interest rates should be relatively stable and ultimately will go lower. So there's a good chance bonds will produce the best total return we've seen since 2007. GUIDESTONE OPTIONS Guidestone offers multiple options for people who really are concerned about their savings and looking for peace of mind. The first is their Defensive Market Strategies Fund. This is a low-volatility strategy that tends to incur only half of the volatility on the downside of the s&p 500. So that's a great place to have equity exposure on the bond side, or low and medium-duration bond funds, both with yields nearing 5%. They also offer an Impact Bond Fund. This is a relatively new fund, which provides for impact investing in areas such as the sanctity of life and the spreading of the Gospel. It's a true core bond portfolio that does have a good place in most investors' portfolios. You can learn more about Guidestone at Guidestonefunds.com.  On today's program, Rob also answers listener questions:  -How do you decide whether to self-manage your money and investments or hire a professional?-What's the best way to shop around for term life insurance? -How do you determine what to do with retirement funds after moving them out of a company-directed 401k? -What's the best way to research life insurance policies that would pay off your mortgage when you go home to be with the Lord?  RESOURCES MENTIONED: -  Find a Certified Kingdom Advisor-  Betterment-  Schwab Intelligent Portfolios-  Fidelity-  Sound Mind Investing Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network as well as American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community, and give  as we expand our outreach. 

In this episode, Nate Akin interviews Dr. Hance Dilbeck, President of Guidestone, discussing things he's excited about in the SBC, concerns, and the latest happenings at Guidestone.

Will Lofland and Brandon Pizzurro, Director of Public Investments, talk about the origins and mission of GuideStone's impact investing strategies.

Today Christians are expressing a variety of considerations and needs as it relates to their financial decisions. We'll talk about that today with David Spika of Guidestone. David Spika is the Chief Investment Officer at Guidestone, a financial services firm helping those in ministry as well as the broader Christian population. Guidestone is an underwriter of MoneyWise. GuideStone was founded in 1918 to provide financial support to pastors and their widows. And over the ensuing century, it has become a multi-line financial services firm, providing insurance, retirement, and investments to Christians, institutions, and Christian individuals. GuideStone is the largest faith-based investment firm in the country. They manage more than $18 billion dollars in total. Spika says its mission and vision for helping Christian investors are based on three verses: 1. The Great Commandment found in Matthew 22: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments. 2. The Great Commission in Matthew 28: Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. 3. Essence of the Gospel found in John 3:16: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Spika also explains how GuideStone helps Christians to invest with confidence that their money isn't being used by the companies they invest in to do or support things contrary to biblical values. He also details how the organization uses shareholder advocacy to encourage those company management teams to operate in a more Christlike fashion. And he explains what he calls impact investing. That is proactively investing in companies that are doing good around the world and helping to spread the Gospel. To learn more about GuideStone and its services, visit.Guidestonefunds.com. On today's program, Rob also answers listener questions: ● What are the tax implications of I-bonds? ● Is it possible to have a will made for free? ● How should you go about tithing on a business? Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000 or email them to Questions@MoneyWise.org. Also, visit our website at MoneyWise.org where you can connect with a MoneyWise Coach, join the MoneyWise Community, and even download the free MoneyWise app. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1085/29

We are back in Georgia this week to talk more Georgia Guidestone Shenanigans.  Why were they destroyed? Who has been rallying against them for months? Who really was Robert Christian? It gets dark this week as we explore the creators of the stones and their tiers to Eugenics and The Ku Klux Klan, among other horribleness. So, wipe the dust out of your eyes from the fallen stones and get ready for an eye opening episode of Hysteria 51.  Special thanks to this week's research sources: Videos Doc: Dark Clouds Over Elberton: The True Story of the Georgia Guidestones by Director Christian J. Pinto Websites Georgia Guidestones - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_Guidestones David Duke - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Duke Anthem Veterans Memorial - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthem_Veterans_Memorial?fbclid=IwAR2HEbS31jNwgz9s8hybjqtdSbkkRBlzNVV6b3fCgTQdnDoaOAZOGhGphsw Van's Hardware Journal - http://vanshardware.com/2015/09/part-1-iowa-white-supremacist-behind-the-georgia-guidestones/ Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories: weird@hysteria51.com Support the Show Get exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1 Join Our Discord Server https://discord.gg/WuPKAZ6cpg Shop Be the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria-51?ref_id=4106 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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