403(b) Retirement: GuideStone
IN THIS ARTICLE
How to register and access your GuideStone Account
Understanding your 403(b) retirement plan
How do I change my 403(b) payroll contributions?
Can I combine other retirement accounts into my GuideStone plan?
Retirement 403(b) Plan Details
The Austin Stone offers a 403(b) Retirement Plan for benefits eligible staff members, managed by GuideStone, to help you save for your retirement.
Contact GuideStone at 1-888-98GUIDE (1-888-984-8433)
Austin Stone has a 3% retirement match for benefit eligible employees. This means that we will match your contribution to your retirement plan, up to 3% of your base salary. It is like a tax-free raise for the year that you put into your retirement account!
View this document for plan details such as vesting schedule and contribution rules:
Access your account with GuideStone
MyGuideStone is a secure way to:
- View your account balances
- Manage your portfolio
- Find statements and tax forms
- Review insurance plan coverage
- Update your beneficiaries
- And more!
To register your account, go to Register My GuideStone Account and follow the prompts.
Already registered? Go to MyGuideStone to login!
Understanding your 403b Retirement
- Where do I start? Help getting started: Retirement Planning and Guidance
- How should I invest my funds? Understanding investment choices: 403b Fund Choices
- Should I set up a Tax-Sheltered or Roth plan? Understanding 403b types
- How much should I contribute? Preparing for retirement: Retirement Calculators
How do I change my payroll 403b contributions?
Want to update the amount you are contributing to your 403(b) through payroll? You can do so any time you want!
- Log on to UKG Pro.
- Go to Myself Menu > Life Events > Life Events
- Click on "I want to change my 403b contribution" and follow the prompts to update your contribution amounts.
- Be sure to update the plan you want changed and decline the other three.
- For example, if you want to update the % of your paycheck you put into your Roth % plan, then your need to
- Update the 403B Roth % plan
- Decline the 403B Roth Flat plan, the 403B Traditional Flat plan, and the 403B Traditional % plan.
- The update may take up to two paychecks to take effect.
Can I combine other retirement plans into my GuideStone plan?
Yes! Login to myGuideStone, click the green Help Center button, and search "rollover". Let the search results help you understand the process!
Vesting Schedule
- Vesting is the process by which you gain ownership or rights to the Austin Stone contributions in your 403b account.
- You are always 100% Vested in the contributions you make to the Plan.
The vesting schedule for the Austin Stone's contributions is as follows:
| Completed Years of Vesting Service | Percentage Vested |
| 1 | 20% |
| 2 | 40% |
| 3 | 60% |
| 4 | 80% |
| 5 or more | 100% |
Minister’s Housing Allowance Resources
GuideStone has a number of very helpful resources for those who are interested in claiming a Minister Housing Allowance. Find answers to many of your questions about housing allowance here: