Submitting contributions using the Guided Payroll Process through Empower
The Guided Payroll Process provides our administrators more flexibility to manage employee Empower accounts including the ability to update employee addresses, phone numbers, salary, etc. on a timely basis. In addition, it allows administrators to send contributions directly to employee accounts at Empower, meeting important compliance guidelines. The menu below provides helpful resources for our employers and churches as they use the Guided Payroll Process.
Empower Support for Current Employers: 800.695.4952
Important steps for our administrators:
1. Review and approve Church Benefits Board Plan Document.
If you have any questions about how to complete the Adoption Plan Agreement Form, please contact Jenny Clore prior to submitting the form.
2. Watch the instructional video.
3. Join a Group Training Session.
To schedule your training session, please email Deborah Garrard for available days and times.
Helpful Resources
Adoption Agreement
Guided Payroll
- ABCs of GPP – The Guided Payroll Process: A Step-by-Step Guide to Submitting Contributions
- Guided Payroll Process (video)
- Guided Payroll Process Checklist
- Read the notice mailed on September 30th
- GPP Communications Archive
Empower
Deborah Garrard, Client Services Manager
Deborah Garrard graduated from Mercer University with a degree in religion and vocal performance. Following graduation, she spent two years overseas serving as Youth Minister at The International Baptist Church of Aberdeen, Scotland. Returning to the states, Deborah attended seminary during which time she served as Children’s Minister at The First Chinese Southern Baptist Church of San Francisco.
The daughter of a minister, Deborah understands the pleasures and pressures of church life and service. She believes a life of faith is a life of service, and she looks forward to serving with the Church Benefits Board.
If you have any questions, contact Deborah via email or phone at 404.232.0442.