At Servant Solutions, we believe your calling doesn’t end when you retire—it simply shifts. Ministry may look different in your next season, but your mission to serve God and others remains unchanged. That’s why planning for retirement isn’t just about numbers—it’s about faithfully preparing for the next chapter of your God-given calling.
Let’s be honest: financial planning can feel overwhelming. Between leading your church, caring for your congregation, and balancing family life, there’s hardly time to think about later. But here’s the good news—you don’t need to be a financial expert to begin. You just need the right tools and a trusted guide.
One of the most powerful resources we offer at Servant Solutions is MoneyGuidePro—a user-friendly, goal-based financial planning tool that helps you visualize your retirement and plan for it with clarity and confidence. It doesn’t start with spreadsheets and stress; it starts with your individual goals for retirement—from covering basic living expenses to supporting family, traveling, or leaving a legacy through charitable giving.
Using your personal financial data and unique goals, MoneyGuidePro creates a customized roadmap. It also generates a “Confidence Score” using a Monte Carlo simulation—testing your plan against 1,000 potential market scenarios. Don’t let the technical name intimidate you—think of it like a weather forecast. It helps you prepare for all kinds of financial conditions, so you can step into retirement with greater peace of mind.
If you’ve ever wondered:
“Am I on track?”
“What if the market drops?”
“How do I know if I’m saving enough to last?”
Our team at Servant Solutions, along with MoneyGuidePro, can help you find clear, data-informed answers. And here’s the best part: you’re not alone. As a Servant Solutions member, you’ll receive free, one-on-one financial planning from professionals who understand the unique needs of ministry leaders.
Your diligence in planning isn’t a sign of fear—it’s an act of faithfulness and a mark of wisdom. “The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance…” (Proverbs 21:5). God often provides through preparation—not in place of it.
By stewarding today’s resources wisely, you can continue to live out your calling with freedom, peace, and joy in every season. You’re making an eternal difference for the Kingdom! Remember, retirement isn’t the end of your ministry. It’s a new beginning—and with God’s guidance and a good plan, you can enter it with confidence and clarity.
Nate Bowers serves as the Director of Financial Education for Servant Solutions. He leads initiatives to engage new and current members, as well as ministry organizations, to address and meet their financial education needs. He also helps advance the organization’s financial planning efforts, offering professional and pastoral care to guide members. Nate holds an MBA and bachelor’s degree in Finance from Anderson University. Prior to his pastoral calling and ministry, Nate worked in corporate and small business finance, including positions at Lilly and Roche Diagnostics.