v3.25.2
Shareholder Report
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
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Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
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Registrant Name Guidestone Funds
Entity Central Index Key 0001131013
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2025
C000156358 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name International Equity Index Fund
Class Name INSTITUTIONAL
Trading Symbol GIIYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the International Equity Index Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
International Equity Index Fund
(Institutional Class/GIIYX)		 $10 0.19%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 10
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.19%
Net Assets $ 1,492,597,014
Holdings Count | Holding 577
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 4.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $1,492,597,014
Total number of portfolio holdings 577
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 4%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
INDUSTRY SECTOR ALLOCATION
Financials 23.3%
Industrials 18.3%
Health Care 10.1%
Consumer Discretionary 9.3%
Information Technology 7.9%
Consumer Staples 7.1%
Materials 5.2%
Communication Services 4.7%
Utilities 3.5%
Energy 3.3%
Real Estate 1.4%
Other* 11.6%
105.7%
GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
*Includes, as applicable, short-term investments, derivatives and countries and/or categories rounding to less than 1%.
C000236040 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name International Equity Index Fund
Class Name INVESTOR
Trading Symbol GIIZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the International Equity Index Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment1 Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage1
International Equity Index Fund
(Investor Class/GIIZX)		 $27 0.50%
​1
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 27 [1]
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.50% [1]
Net Assets $ 1,492,597,014
Holdings Count | Holding 577
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 4.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $1,492,597,014
Total number of portfolio holdings 577
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 4%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
INDUSTRY SECTOR ALLOCATION
Financials 23.3%
Industrials 18.3%
Health Care 10.1%
Consumer Discretionary 9.3%
Information Technology 7.9%
Consumer Staples 7.1%
Materials 5.2%
Communication Services 4.7%
Utilities 3.5%
Energy 3.3%
Real Estate 1.4%
Other* 11.6%
105.7%
GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
*Includes, as applicable, short-term investments, derivatives and countries and/or categories rounding to less than 1%.
C000129314 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Emerging Markets Equity Fund
Class Name INVESTOR
Trading Symbol GEMZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Emerging Markets Equity Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment1 Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage1
Emerging Markets Equity Fund
(Investor Class/GEMZX)		 $70 1.31%
​1
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 70 [2]
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.31% [2]
Net Assets $ 849,754,316
Holdings Count | Holding 409
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 31.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $849,754,316
Total number of portfolio holdings 409
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 31%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
INDUSTRY SECTOR ALLOCATION
Financials 25.5%
Information Technology 25.3%
Consumer Discretionary 13.1%
Communication Services 9.0%
Consumer Staples 5.3%
Industrials 5.0%
Materials 2.5%
Real Estate 2.3%
Health Care 2.1%
Energy 1.9%
Utilities 0.6%
Other* 5.2%
Warrants 0.0%
97.8%
GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION
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*Includes, as applicable, short-term investments, derivatives and countries and/or categories rounding to less than 1%.
C000129313 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Emerging Markets Equity Fund
Class Name INSTITUTIONAL
Trading Symbol GEMYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Emerging Markets Equity Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment1 Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage1
Emerging Markets Equity Fund
(Institutional Class/GEMYX)		 $57 1.06%
​1
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 57 [3]
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.06% [3]
Net Assets $ 849,754,316
Holdings Count | Holding 409
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 31.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $849,754,316
Total number of portfolio holdings 409
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 31%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
INDUSTRY SECTOR ALLOCATION
Financials 25.5%
Information Technology 25.3%
Consumer Discretionary 13.1%
Communication Services 9.0%
Consumer Staples 5.3%
Industrials 5.0%
Materials 2.5%
Real Estate 2.3%
Health Care 2.1%
Energy 1.9%
Utilities 0.6%
Other* 5.2%
Warrants 0.0%
97.8%
GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
*Includes, as applicable, short-term investments, derivatives and countries and/or categories rounding to less than 1%.
C000185898 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MyDestination 2055 Fund
Class Name INSTITUTIONAL
Trading Symbol GMGYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MyDestination 2055 Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment1 Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage1
MyDestination 2055 Fund
(Institutional Class/GMGYX)		 $8 0.15%
​1
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 8 [4]
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.15% [4]
Net Assets $ 963,193,705
Holdings Count | Holding 9
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 2.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $963,193,705
Total number of portfolio holdings 9
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 2%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone Equity Index Fund 50.0%
GuideStone International Equity Index Fund 24.8%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 6.1%
GuideStone Small Cap Equity Fund 6.0%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 5.0%
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 4.1%
GuideStone Global Real Estate Securities Fund 1.9%
GuideStone Money Market Fund, 4.25% 1.1%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 1.0%
PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone Equity Index Fund 50.0%
GuideStone International Equity Index Fund 24.8%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 6.1%
GuideStone Small Cap Equity Fund 6.0%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 5.0%
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 4.1%
GuideStone Global Real Estate Securities Fund 1.9%
GuideStone Money Market Fund, 4.25% 1.1%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 1.0%
C000104140 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Defensive Market Strategies ®  Fund
Class Name INVESTOR
Trading Symbol GDMZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Defensive Market Strategies Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
Defensive Market Strategies Fund
(Investor Class/GDMZX)		 $46 0.92%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 46
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.92%
Net Assets $ 1,396,719,297
Holdings Count | Holding 216
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 37.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $1,396,719,297
Total number of portfolio holdings 216
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 37%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total exposure of the Fund.
ASSET TYPE ALLOCATION
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C000108559 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MyDestination 2055 Fund
Class Name INVESTOR
Trading Symbol GMGZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MyDestination 2055 Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment1 Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage1
MyDestination 2055 Fund
(Investor Class/GMGZX)		 $21 0.40%
​1
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 21 [5]
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.40% [5]
Net Assets $ 963,193,705
Holdings Count | Holding 9
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 2.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $963,193,705
Total number of portfolio holdings 9
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 2%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone Equity Index Fund 50.0%
GuideStone International Equity Index Fund 24.8%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 6.1%
GuideStone Small Cap Equity Fund 6.0%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 5.0%
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 4.1%
GuideStone Global Real Estate Securities Fund 1.9%
GuideStone Money Market Fund, 4.25% 1.1%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 1.0%
PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone Equity Index Fund 50.0%
GuideStone International Equity Index Fund 24.8%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 6.1%
GuideStone Small Cap Equity Fund 6.0%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 5.0%
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 4.1%
GuideStone Global Real Estate Securities Fund 1.9%
GuideStone Money Market Fund, 4.25% 1.1%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 1.0%
C000104139 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Defensive Market Strategies ® Fund
Class Name INSTITUTIONAL
Trading Symbol GDMYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Defensive Market Strategies Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
Defensive Market Strategies Fund
(Institutional Class/GDMYX)		 $32 0.64%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 32
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.64%
Net Assets $ 1,396,719,297
Holdings Count | Holding 216
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 37.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $1,396,719,297
Total number of portfolio holdings 216
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 37%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total exposure of the Fund.
ASSET TYPE ALLOCATION
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
C000240566 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Impact Equity Fund
Class Name INSTITUTIONAL
Trading Symbol GMEYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Impact Equity Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
Impact Equity Fund
(Institutional Class/GMEYX)		 $45 0.84%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 45
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.84%
Net Assets $ 120,403,899
Holdings Count | Holding 7
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 12.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $120,403,899
Total number of portfolio holdings 7
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 12%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
INDUSTRY SECTOR ALLOCATION
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
C000240565 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Impact Equity Fund
Class Name INVESTOR
Trading Symbol GMEZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Impact Equity Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment1 Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage1
Impact Equity Fund
(Investor Class/GMEZX)		 $64 1.21%
​1
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 64 [6]
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.21% [6]
Net Assets $ 120,403,899
Holdings Count | Holding 7
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 12.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $120,403,899
Total number of portfolio holdings 7
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 12%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
INDUSTRY SECTOR ALLOCATION
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
C000240563 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Impact Bond Fund
Class Name INVESTOR
Trading Symbol GMBZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Impact Bond Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment1 Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage1
Impact Bond Fund
(Investor Class/GMBZX)		 $39 0.78%
​1
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 39 [7]
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.78% [7]
Net Assets $ 89,587,989
Holdings Count | Holding 171
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 59.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $89,587,989
Total number of portfolio holdings 171
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 59%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
ASSET TYPE ALLOCATION
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
C000240564 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Impact Bond Fund
Class Name INSTITUTIONAL
Trading Symbol GMBYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Impact Bond Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment1 Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage1
Impact Bond Fund
(Institutional Class/GMBYX)		 $25 0.49%
​1
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 25 [8]
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.49% [8]
Net Assets $ 89,587,989
Holdings Count | Holding 171
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 59.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $89,587,989
Total number of portfolio holdings 171
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 59%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
ASSET TYPE ALLOCATION
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
C000237794 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Growth Equity Index Fund
Class Name INSTITUTIONAL
Trading Symbol GEIYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Growth Equity Index Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment1 Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage1
Growth Equity Index Fund
(Institutional Class/GEIYX)		 $13 0.25%
​1
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 13 [9]
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.25% [9]
Net Assets $ 323,745,083
Holdings Count | Holding 357
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 15.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $323,745,083
Total number of portfolio holdings 357
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 15%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
INDUSTRY SECTOR ALLOCATION
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
C000237793 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Growth Equity Index Fund
Class Name INVESTOR
Trading Symbol GEIZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Growth Equity Index Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment1 Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage1
Growth Equity Index Fund
(Investor Class/GEIZX)		 $26 0.50%
​1
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 26 [10]
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.50% [10]
Net Assets $ 323,745,083
Holdings Count | Holding 357
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 15.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $323,745,083
Total number of portfolio holdings 357
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 15%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
INDUSTRY SECTOR ALLOCATION
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
C000183274 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Strategic Alternatives Fund
Class Name INSTITUTIONAL
Trading Symbol GFSYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Strategic Alternatives Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment1 Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage1
Strategic Alternatives Fund
(Institutional Class/GFSYX)		 $67 1.34%
​1
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 67 [11]
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.34% [11]
Net Assets $ 286,768,663
Holdings Count | Holding 649
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 194.00%
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Fund Net Assets $286,768,663
Total number of portfolio holdings 649
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 194%
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Graphical Representation of Holdings
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ASSET TYPE ALLOCATION
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C000183275 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Strategic Alternatives Fund
Class Name INVESTOR
Trading Symbol GFSZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Strategic Alternatives Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment1 Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage1
Strategic Alternatives Fund
(Investor Class/GFSZX)		 $80 1.59%
​1
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 80 [12]
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.59% [12]
Net Assets $ 286,768,663
Holdings Count | Holding 649
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 194.00%
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Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $286,768,663
Total number of portfolio holdings 649
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 194%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
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ASSET TYPE ALLOCATION
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C000237792 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Value Equity Index Fund
Class Name INSTITUTIONAL
Trading Symbol GVIYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Value Equity Index Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment1 Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage1
Value Equity Index Fund
(Institutional Class/GVIYX)		 $13 0.25%
​1
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 13 [13]
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.25% [13]
Net Assets $ 207,794,820
Holdings Count | Holding 816
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 17.00%
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Fund Net Assets $207,794,820
Total number of portfolio holdings 816
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 17%
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INDUSTRY SECTOR ALLOCATION
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*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
C000237791 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Value Equity Index Fund
Class Name INVESTOR
Trading Symbol GVIZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Value Equity Index Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment1 Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage1
Value Equity Index Fund
(Investor Class/GVIZX)		 $25 0.50%
​1
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 25 [14]
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.50% [14]
Net Assets $ 207,794,820
Holdings Count | Holding 816
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 17.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $207,794,820
Total number of portfolio holdings 816
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 17%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
INDUSTRY SECTOR ALLOCATION
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*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
C000039452 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Global Bond Fund
Class Name INVESTOR
Trading Symbol GGBFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Global Bond Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
Global Bond Fund
(Investor Class/GGBFX)		 $48 0.95%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 48
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.95%
Net Assets $ 632,741,348
Holdings Count | Holding 1,505
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 35.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
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Fund Net Assets $632,741,348
Total number of portfolio holdings 1,505
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 35%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total exposure of the Fund.
ASSET TYPE ALLOCATION
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*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
C000158247 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Global Real Estate Securities Fund
Class Name INSTITUTIONAL
Trading Symbol GREYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Global Real Estate Securities Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
Global Real Estate Securities Fund
(Institutional Class/GREYX)		 $45 0.88%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 45
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.88%
Net Assets $ 306,925,105
Holdings Count | Holding 154
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 72.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $306,925,105
Total number of portfolio holdings 154
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 72%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
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INDUSTRY SECTOR ALLOCATION
Real Estate 94.8%
Health Care 1.5%
Information Technology 0.2%
Consumer Discretionary 0.3%
Other* 5.0%
101.8%
GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
*Includes, as applicable, short-term investments, derivatives and countries and/or categories rounding to less than 1%.
C000039453 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Global Real Estate Securities Fund
Class Name INVESTOR
Trading Symbol GREZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Global Real Estate Securities Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
Global Real Estate Securities Fund
(Investor Class/GREZX)		 $61 1.20%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 61
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.20%
Net Assets $ 306,925,105
Holdings Count | Holding 154
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 72.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $306,925,105
Total number of portfolio holdings 154
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 72%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
INDUSTRY SECTOR ALLOCATION
Real Estate 94.8%
Health Care 1.5%
Information Technology 0.2%
Consumer Discretionary 0.3%
Other* 5.0%
101.8%
GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
*Includes, as applicable, short-term investments, derivatives and countries and/or categories rounding to less than 1%.
C000158246 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Global Bond Fund
Class Name INSTITUTIONAL
Trading Symbol GGBEX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Global Bond Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
Global Bond Fund
(Institutional Class/GGBEX)		 $32 0.63%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 32
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.63%
Net Assets $ 632,741,348
Holdings Count | Holding 1,505
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 35.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $632,741,348
Total number of portfolio holdings 1,505
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 35%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total exposure of the Fund.
ASSET TYPE ALLOCATION
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*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
C000185897 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MyDestination 2045 Fund
Class Name INSTITUTIONAL
Trading Symbol GMYYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MyDestination 2045 Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment1 Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage1
MyDestination 2045 Fund
(Institutional Class/GMYYX)		 $6 0.12%
​1
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 6 [15]
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.12% [15]
Net Assets $ 1,826,216,758
Holdings Count | Holding 9
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 3.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $1,826,216,758
Total number of portfolio holdings 9
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 3%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone Equity Index Fund 46.4%
GuideStone International Equity Index Fund 22.8%
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 9.4%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 5.6%
GuideStone Small Cap Equity Fund 5.5%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 5.3%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 2.3%
GuideStone Global Real Estate Securities Fund 1.7%
GuideStone Money Market Fund, 4.25% 1.1%
PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone Equity Index Fund 46.4%
GuideStone International Equity Index Fund 22.8%
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 9.4%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 5.6%
GuideStone Small Cap Equity Fund 5.5%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 5.3%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 2.3%
GuideStone Global Real Estate Securities Fund 1.7%
GuideStone Money Market Fund, 4.25% 1.1%
C000039449 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MyDestination 2045 Fund
Class Name INVESTOR
Trading Symbol GMFZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MyDestination 2045 Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment1 Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage1
MyDestination 2045 Fund
(Investor Class/GMFZX)		 $20 0.38%
​1
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 20 [16]
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.38% [16]
Net Assets $ 1,826,216,758
Holdings Count | Holding 9
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 3.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $1,826,216,758
Total number of portfolio holdings 9
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 3%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone Equity Index Fund 46.4%
GuideStone International Equity Index Fund 22.8%
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 9.4%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 5.6%
GuideStone Small Cap Equity Fund 5.5%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 5.3%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 2.3%
GuideStone Global Real Estate Securities Fund 1.7%
GuideStone Money Market Fund, 4.25% 1.1%
PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
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*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone Equity Index Fund 46.4%
GuideStone International Equity Index Fund 22.8%
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 9.4%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 5.6%
GuideStone Small Cap Equity Fund 5.5%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 5.3%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 2.3%
GuideStone Global Real Estate Securities Fund 1.7%
GuideStone Money Market Fund, 4.25% 1.1%
C000185896 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MyDestination 2035 Fund
Class Name INSTITUTIONAL
Trading Symbol GMHYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MyDestination 2035 Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment1 Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage1
MyDestination 2035 Fund
(Institutional Class/GMHYX)		 $4 0.08%
​1
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 4 [17]
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.08% [17]
Net Assets $ 2,157,348,591
Holdings Count | Holding 33
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 6.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $2,157,348,591
Total number of portfolio holdings 33
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 6%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone Equity Index Fund 33.5%
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 22.3%
GuideStone International Equity Index Fund 16.7%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 10.6%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 5.3%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 4.1%
GuideStone Small Cap Equity Fund 3.9%
GuideStone Global Real Estate Securities Fund 1.4%
GuideStone Strategic Alternatives Fund 1.0%
GuideStone Money Market Fund, 4.25% 1.0%
PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone Equity Index Fund 33.5%
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 22.3%
GuideStone International Equity Index Fund 16.7%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 10.6%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 5.3%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 4.1%
GuideStone Small Cap Equity Fund 3.9%
GuideStone Global Real Estate Securities Fund 1.4%
GuideStone Strategic Alternatives Fund 1.0%
GuideStone Money Market Fund, 4.25% 1.0%
C000039446 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MyDestination 2035 Fund
Class Name INVESTOR
Trading Symbol GMHZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MyDestination 2035 Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment1 Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage1
MyDestination 2035 Fund
(Investor Class/GMHZX)		 $19 0.37%
​1
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 19 [18]
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.37% [18]
Net Assets $ 2,157,348,591
Holdings Count | Holding 33
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 6.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $2,157,348,591
Total number of portfolio holdings 33
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 6%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone Equity Index Fund 33.5%
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 22.3%
GuideStone International Equity Index Fund 16.7%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 10.6%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 5.3%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 4.1%
GuideStone Small Cap Equity Fund 3.9%
GuideStone Global Real Estate Securities Fund 1.4%
GuideStone Strategic Alternatives Fund 1.0%
GuideStone Money Market Fund, 4.25% 1.0%
PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone Equity Index Fund 33.5%
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 22.3%
GuideStone International Equity Index Fund 16.7%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 10.6%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 5.3%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 4.1%
GuideStone Small Cap Equity Fund 3.9%
GuideStone Global Real Estate Securities Fund 1.4%
GuideStone Strategic Alternatives Fund 1.0%
GuideStone Money Market Fund, 4.25% 1.0%
C000185895 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MyDestination 2025 Fund
Class Name INSTITUTIONAL
Trading Symbol GMWYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MyDestination 2025 Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment1 Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage1
MyDestination 2025 Fund
(Institutional Class/GMWYX)		 $4 0.07%
​1
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 4 [19]
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.07% [19]
Net Assets $ 2,008,002,397
Holdings Count | Holding 33
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 9.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $2,008,002,397
Total number of portfolio holdings 33
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 9%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 30.7%
GuideStone Equity Index Fund 22.4%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 13.0%
GuideStone International Equity Index Fund 11.4%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 5.3%
GuideStone Low-Duration Bond Fund 4.4%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 2.7%
GuideStone Small Cap Equity Fund 2.5%
GuideStone Global Real Estate Securities Fund 1.0%
GuideStone Strategic Alternatives Fund 1.0%
PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 30.7%
GuideStone Equity Index Fund 22.4%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 13.0%
GuideStone International Equity Index Fund 11.4%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 5.3%
GuideStone Low-Duration Bond Fund 4.4%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 2.7%
GuideStone Small Cap Equity Fund 2.5%
GuideStone Global Real Estate Securities Fund 1.0%
GuideStone Strategic Alternatives Fund 1.0%
C000039443 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MyDestination 2025 Fund
Class Name INVESTOR
Trading Symbol GMWZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MyDestination 2025 Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment1 Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage1
MyDestination 2025 Fund
(Investor Class/GMWZX)		 $19 0.37%
​1
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 19 [20]
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.37% [20]
Net Assets $ 2,008,002,397
Holdings Count | Holding 33
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 9.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $2,008,002,397
Total number of portfolio holdings 33
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 9%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 30.7%
GuideStone Equity Index Fund 22.4%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 13.0%
GuideStone International Equity Index Fund 11.4%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 5.3%
GuideStone Low-Duration Bond Fund 4.4%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 2.7%
GuideStone Small Cap Equity Fund 2.5%
GuideStone Global Real Estate Securities Fund 1.0%
GuideStone Strategic Alternatives Fund 1.0%
PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 30.7%
GuideStone Equity Index Fund 22.4%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 13.0%
GuideStone International Equity Index Fund 11.4%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 5.3%
GuideStone Low-Duration Bond Fund 4.4%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 2.7%
GuideStone Small Cap Equity Fund 2.5%
GuideStone Global Real Estate Securities Fund 1.0%
GuideStone Strategic Alternatives Fund 1.0%
C000185894 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MyDestination 2015 Fund
Class Name INSTITUTIONAL
Trading Symbol GMTYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MyDestination 2015 Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment1 Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage1
MyDestination 2015 Fund
(Institutional Class/GMTYX)		 $4 0.08%
​1
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 4 [21]
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.08% [21]
Net Assets $ 716,306,091
Holdings Count | Holding 33
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 8.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $716,306,091
Total number of portfolio holdings 33
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 8%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 32.6%
GuideStone Equity Index Fund 17.9%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 10.4%
GuideStone Low-Duration Bond Fund 9.9%
GuideStone International Equity Index Fund 9.3%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 5.5%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 2.2%
GuideStone Small Cap Equity Fund 2.0%
U.S. Treasury Inflationary Index Bonds 3.88%, 4/15/29 1.4%
GuideStone Money Market Fund, 4.25% 1.1%
PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 32.6%
GuideStone Equity Index Fund 17.9%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 10.4%
GuideStone Low-Duration Bond Fund 9.9%
GuideStone International Equity Index Fund 9.3%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 5.5%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 2.2%
GuideStone Small Cap Equity Fund 2.0%
U.S. Treasury Inflationary Index Bonds 3.88%, 4/15/29 1.4%
GuideStone Money Market Fund, 4.25% 1.1%
C000039440 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MyDestination 2015 Fund
Class Name INVESTOR
Trading Symbol GMTZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MyDestination 2015 Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment1 Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage1
MyDestination 2015 Fund
(Investor Class/GMTZX)		 $19 0.38%
​1
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 19 [22]
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.38% [22]
Net Assets $ 716,306,091
Holdings Count | Holding 33
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 8.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $716,306,091
Total number of portfolio holdings 33
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 8%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 32.6%
GuideStone Equity Index Fund 17.9%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 10.4%
GuideStone Low-Duration Bond Fund 9.9%
GuideStone International Equity Index Fund 9.3%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 5.5%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 2.2%
GuideStone Small Cap Equity Fund 2.0%
U.S. Treasury Inflationary Index Bonds 3.88%, 4/15/29 1.4%
GuideStone Money Market Fund, 4.25% 1.1%
PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 32.6%
GuideStone Equity Index Fund 17.9%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 10.4%
GuideStone Low-Duration Bond Fund 9.9%
GuideStone International Equity Index Fund 9.3%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 5.5%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 2.2%
GuideStone Small Cap Equity Fund 2.0%
U.S. Treasury Inflationary Index Bonds 3.88%, 4/15/29 1.4%
GuideStone Money Market Fund, 4.25% 1.1%
C000003111 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Balanced Allocation Fund
Class Name INVESTOR
Trading Symbol GGIZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Balanced Allocation Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
Balanced Allocation Fund
(Investor Class/GGIZX)		 $20 0.39%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 20
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.39%
Net Assets $ 1,304,227,409
Holdings Count | Holding 16
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 8.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $1,304,227,409
Total number of portfolio holdings 16
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 8%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 29.3%
GuideStone International Equity Fund 11.0%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 10.3%
GuideStone Growth Equity Fund 7.7%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 7.7%
GuideStone Value Equity Fund 7.7%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 4.6%
GuideStone Strategic Alternatives Fund 3.9%
GuideStone Low-Duration Bond Fund 3.8%
GuideStone Growth Equity Index Fund 2.6%
PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 29.3%
GuideStone International Equity Fund 11.0%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 10.3%
GuideStone Growth Equity Fund 7.7%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 7.7%
GuideStone Value Equity Fund 7.7%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 4.6%
GuideStone Strategic Alternatives Fund 3.9%
GuideStone Low-Duration Bond Fund 3.8%
GuideStone Growth Equity Index Fund 2.6%
C000169230 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Moderately Aggressive Allocation Fund
Class Name INSTITUTIONAL
Trading Symbol GGRYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Moderately Aggressive Allocation Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
Moderately Aggressive Allocation Fund
(Institutional Class/GGRYX)		 $7 0.14%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 7
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.14%
Net Assets $ 1,122,400,837
Holdings Count | Holding 16
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 8.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $1,122,400,837
Total number of portfolio holdings 16
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 8%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone International Equity Fund 19.4%
GuideStone Growth Equity Fund 13.9%
GuideStone Value Equity Fund 13.8%
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 12.3%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 8.2%
GuideStone Growth Equity Index Fund 4.6%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 4.6%
GuideStone Value Equity Index Fund 4.6%
GuideStone Small Cap Equity Fund 3.4%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 3.1%
PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone International Equity Fund 19.4%
GuideStone Growth Equity Fund 13.9%
GuideStone Value Equity Fund 13.8%
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 12.3%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 8.2%
GuideStone Growth Equity Index Fund 4.6%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 4.6%
GuideStone Value Equity Index Fund 4.6%
GuideStone Small Cap Equity Fund 3.4%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 3.1%
C000003114 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Moderately Aggressive Allocation Fund
Class Name INVESTOR
Trading Symbol GCOZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Moderately Aggressive Allocation Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
Moderately Aggressive Allocation Fund
(Investor Class/GCOZX)		 $20 0.39%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 20
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.39%
Net Assets $ 1,122,400,837
Holdings Count | Holding 16
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 8.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $1,122,400,837
Total number of portfolio holdings 16
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 8%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone International Equity Fund 19.4%
GuideStone Growth Equity Fund 13.9%
GuideStone Value Equity Fund 13.8%
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 12.3%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 8.2%
GuideStone Growth Equity Index Fund 4.6%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 4.6%
GuideStone Value Equity Index Fund 4.6%
GuideStone Small Cap Equity Fund 3.4%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 3.1%
PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone International Equity Fund 19.4%
GuideStone Growth Equity Fund 13.9%
GuideStone Value Equity Fund 13.8%
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 12.3%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 8.2%
GuideStone Growth Equity Index Fund 4.6%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 4.6%
GuideStone Value Equity Index Fund 4.6%
GuideStone Small Cap Equity Fund 3.4%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 3.1%
C000169229 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Balanced Allocation Fund
Class Name INSTITUTIONAL
Trading Symbol GBAYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Balanced Allocation Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
Balanced Allocation Fund
(Institutional Class/GBAYX)		 $7 0.13%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 7
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.13%
Net Assets $ 1,304,227,409
Holdings Count | Holding 16
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 8.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $1,304,227,409
Total number of portfolio holdings 16
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 8%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 29.3%
GuideStone International Equity Fund 11.0%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 10.3%
GuideStone Growth Equity Fund 7.7%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 7.7%
GuideStone Value Equity Fund 7.7%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 4.6%
GuideStone Strategic Alternatives Fund 3.9%
GuideStone Low-Duration Bond Fund 3.8%
GuideStone Growth Equity Index Fund 2.6%
PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 29.3%
GuideStone International Equity Fund 11.0%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 10.3%
GuideStone Growth Equity Fund 7.7%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 7.7%
GuideStone Value Equity Fund 7.7%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 4.6%
GuideStone Strategic Alternatives Fund 3.9%
GuideStone Low-Duration Bond Fund 3.8%
GuideStone Growth Equity Index Fund 2.6%
C000003125 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Money Market Fund
Class Name INVESTOR
Trading Symbol GMZXX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Money Market Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
Money Market Fund
(Investor Class/GMZXX)		 $21 0.41%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 21
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.41%
Net Assets $ 2,123,586,618
Holdings Count | Holding 109
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $2,123,586,618
Total number of portfolio holdings 109
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
MATURITY TABLE
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
C000003124 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Money Market Fund
Class Name INSTITUTIONAL
Trading Symbol GMYXX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Money Market Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
Money Market Fund
(Institutional Class/GMYXX)		 $7 0.14%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 7
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.14%
Net Assets $ 2,123,586,618
Holdings Count | Holding 109
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $2,123,586,618
Total number of portfolio holdings 109
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
MATURITY TABLE
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
C000003117 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Aggressive Allocation Fund
Class Name INVESTOR
Trading Symbol GGBZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Aggressive Allocation Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
Aggressive Allocation Fund
(Investor Class/GGBZX)		 $20 0.39%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 20
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.39%
Net Assets $ 1,149,457,162
Holdings Count | Holding 9
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 7.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $1,149,457,162
Total number of portfolio holdings 9
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 7%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone International Equity Fund 27.1%
GuideStone Growth Equity Fund 19.5%
GuideStone Value Equity Fund 19.3%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 11.4%
GuideStone Growth Equity Index Fund 6.5%
GuideStone Value Equity Index Fund 6.4%
GuideStone Small Cap Equity Fund 4.9%
GuideStone Impact Equity Fund 4.0%
GuideStone Money Market Fund, 4.25% 0.9%
PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone International Equity Fund 27.1%
GuideStone Growth Equity Fund 19.5%
GuideStone Value Equity Fund 19.3%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 11.4%
GuideStone Growth Equity Index Fund 6.5%
GuideStone Value Equity Index Fund 6.4%
GuideStone Small Cap Equity Fund 4.9%
GuideStone Impact Equity Fund 4.0%
GuideStone Money Market Fund, 4.25% 0.9%
C000169231 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Aggressive Allocation Fund
Class Name INSTITUTIONAL
Trading Symbol GAGYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Aggressive Allocation Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
Aggressive Allocation Fund
(Institutional Class/GAGYX)		 $7 0.14%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 7
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.14%
Net Assets $ 1,149,457,162
Holdings Count | Holding 9
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 7.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $1,149,457,162
Total number of portfolio holdings 9
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 7%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone International Equity Fund 27.1%
GuideStone Growth Equity Fund 19.5%
GuideStone Value Equity Fund 19.3%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 11.4%
GuideStone Growth Equity Index Fund 6.5%
GuideStone Value Equity Index Fund 6.4%
GuideStone Small Cap Equity Fund 4.9%
GuideStone Impact Equity Fund 4.0%
GuideStone Money Market Fund, 4.25% 0.9%
PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone International Equity Fund 27.1%
GuideStone Growth Equity Fund 19.5%
GuideStone Value Equity Fund 19.3%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 11.4%
GuideStone Growth Equity Index Fund 6.5%
GuideStone Value Equity Index Fund 6.4%
GuideStone Small Cap Equity Fund 4.9%
GuideStone Impact Equity Fund 4.0%
GuideStone Money Market Fund, 4.25% 0.9%
C000003103 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Small Cap Equity Fund
Class Name INSTITUTIONAL
Trading Symbol GSCYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Small Cap Equity Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
Small Cap Equity Fund
(Institutional Class/GSCYX)		 $45 0.92%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 45
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.92%
Net Assets $ 843,566,934
Holdings Count | Holding 720
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 43.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $843,566,934
Total number of portfolio holdings 720
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 43%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
INDUSTRY SECTOR ALLOCATION
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
C000003104 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Small Cap Equity Fund
Class Name INVESTOR
Trading Symbol GSCZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Small Cap Equity Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
Small Cap Equity Fund
(Investor Class/GSCZX)		 $59 1.20%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 59
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.20%
Net Assets $ 843,566,934
Holdings Count | Holding 720
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 43.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $843,566,934
Total number of portfolio holdings 720
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 43%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
INDUSTRY SECTOR ALLOCATION
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*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
C000003107 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name International Equity Fund
Class Name INSTITUTIONAL
Trading Symbol GIEYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the International Equity Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
International Equity Fund
(Institutional Class/GIEYX)		 $46 0.85%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 46
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.85%
Net Assets $ 1,442,220,040
Holdings Count | Holding 452
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 28.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $1,442,220,040
Total number of portfolio holdings 452
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 28%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
INDUSTRY SECTOR ALLOCATION
Financials 23.5%
Industrials 18.7%
Consumer Discretionary 11.2%
Information Technology 10.7%
Health Care 7.5%
Consumer Staples 6.1%
Communication Services 4.9%
Materials 4.3%
Energy 2.4%
Utilities 1.9%
Real Estate 1.1%
Other* 10.2%
102.5%
GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION
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*Includes, as applicable, short-term investments, derivatives and countries and/or categories rounding to less than 1%.
C000003108 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name International Equity Fund
Class Name INVESTOR
Trading Symbol GIEZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the International Equity Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
International Equity Fund
(Investor Class/GIEZX)		 $61 1.12%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 61
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.12%
Net Assets $ 1,442,220,040
Holdings Count | Holding 452
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 28.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $1,442,220,040
Total number of portfolio holdings 452
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 28%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
INDUSTRY SECTOR ALLOCATION
Financials 23.5%
Industrials 18.7%
Consumer Discretionary 11.2%
Information Technology 10.7%
Health Care 7.5%
Consumer Staples 6.1%
Communication Services 4.9%
Materials 4.3%
Energy 2.4%
Utilities 1.9%
Real Estate 1.1%
Other* 10.2%
102.5%
GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION
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*Includes, as applicable, short-term investments, derivatives and countries and/or categories rounding to less than 1%.
C000003095 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Value Equity Fund
Class Name INSTITUTIONAL
Trading Symbol GVEYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Value Equity Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
Value Equity Fund
(Institutional Class/GVEYX)		 $32 0.64%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 32
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.64%
Net Assets $ 1,010,273,238
Holdings Count | Holding 136
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 29.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $1,010,273,238
Total number of portfolio holdings 136
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 29%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
INDUSTRY SECTOR ALLOCATION
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*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
C000003096 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Value Equity Fund
Class Name INVESTOR
Trading Symbol GVEZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Value Equity Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
Value Equity Fund
(Investor Class/GVEZX)		 $46 0.90%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 46
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.90%
Net Assets $ 1,010,273,238
Holdings Count | Holding 136
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 29.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $1,010,273,238
Total number of portfolio holdings 136
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 29%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
INDUSTRY SECTOR ALLOCATION
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*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
C000003100 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Growth Equity Fund
Class Name INVESTOR
Trading Symbol GGEZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Growth Equity Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
Growth Equity Fund
(Investor Class/GGEZX)		 $46 0.91%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 46
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.91%
Net Assets $ 1,721,710,019
Holdings Count | Holding 118
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 23.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $1,721,710,019
Total number of portfolio holdings 118
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 23%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
INDUSTRY SECTOR ALLOCATION
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*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
C000003099 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Growth Equity Fund
Class Name INSTITUTIONAL
Trading Symbol GGEYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Growth Equity Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
Growth Equity Fund
(Institutional Class/GGEYX)		 $33 0.65%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 33
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.65%
Net Assets $ 1,721,710,019
Holdings Count | Holding 118
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 23.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $1,721,710,019
Total number of portfolio holdings 118
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 23%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
INDUSTRY SECTOR ALLOCATION
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*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
C000003076 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Conservative Allocation Fund
Class Name INVESTOR
Trading Symbol GFIZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Conservative Allocation Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
Conservative Allocation Fund
(Investor Class/GFIZX)		 $22 0.43%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 22
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.43%
Net Assets $ 412,211,796
Holdings Count | Holding 16
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 27.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $412,211,796
Total number of portfolio holdings 16
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 27%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 32.2%
GuideStone Low-Duration Bond Fund 24.5%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 7.4%
GuideStone International Equity Fund 6.0%
GuideStone Strategic Alternatives Fund 4.9%
GuideStone Growth Equity Fund 4.0%
GuideStone Value Equity Fund 4.0%
GuideStone Impact Bond Fund 4.0%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 2.9%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 2.4%
PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
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*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 32.2%
GuideStone Low-Duration Bond Fund 24.5%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 7.4%
GuideStone International Equity Fund 6.0%
GuideStone Strategic Alternatives Fund 4.9%
GuideStone Growth Equity Fund 4.0%
GuideStone Value Equity Fund 4.0%
GuideStone Impact Bond Fund 4.0%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 2.9%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 2.4%
C000169228 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Conservative Allocation Fund
Class Name INSTITUTIONAL
Trading Symbol GCAYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Conservative Allocation Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
Conservative Allocation Fund
(Institutional Class/GCAYX)		 $9 0.18%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 9
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.18%
Net Assets $ 412,211,796
Holdings Count | Holding 16
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 27.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $412,211,796
Total number of portfolio holdings 16
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 27%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 32.2%
GuideStone Low-Duration Bond Fund 24.5%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 7.4%
GuideStone International Equity Fund 6.0%
GuideStone Strategic Alternatives Fund 4.9%
GuideStone Growth Equity Fund 4.0%
GuideStone Value Equity Fund 4.0%
GuideStone Impact Bond Fund 4.0%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 2.9%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 2.4%
PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
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*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
GuideStone Medium-Duration Bond Fund 32.2%
GuideStone Low-Duration Bond Fund 24.5%
GuideStone Defensive Market Strategies® Fund 7.4%
GuideStone International Equity Fund 6.0%
GuideStone Strategic Alternatives Fund 4.9%
GuideStone Growth Equity Fund 4.0%
GuideStone Value Equity Fund 4.0%
GuideStone Impact Bond Fund 4.0%
GuideStone Global Bond Fund 2.9%
GuideStone Emerging Markets Equity Fund 2.4%
C000003079 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Low-Duration Bond Fund
Class Name INSTITUTIONAL
Trading Symbol GLDYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Low-Duration Bond Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
Low-Duration Bond Fund
(Institutional Class/GLDYX)		 $18 0.36%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 18
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.36%
Net Assets $ 845,919,156
Holdings Count | Holding 1,195
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 109.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $845,919,156
Total number of portfolio holdings 1,195
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 109%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total exposure of the Fund.
ASSET TYPE ALLOCATION
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*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
C000003080 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Low-Duration Bond Fund
Class Name INVESTOR
Trading Symbol GLDZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Low-Duration Bond Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
Low-Duration Bond Fund
(Investor Class/GLDZX)		 $33 0.65%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 33
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.65%
Net Assets $ 845,919,156
Holdings Count | Holding 1,195
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 109.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $845,919,156
Total number of portfolio holdings 1,195
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 109%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total exposure of the Fund.
ASSET TYPE ALLOCATION
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*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
C000003092 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Equity Index Fund
Class Name INVESTOR
Trading Symbol GEQZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Equity Index Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
Equity Index Fund
(Investor Class/GEQZX)		 $19 0.38%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 19
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.38%
Net Assets $ 5,312,706,983
Holdings Count | Holding 488
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 1.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $5,312,706,983
Total number of portfolio holdings 488
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 1%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
INDUSTRY SECTOR ALLOCATION
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*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
C000003091 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Equity Index Fund
Class Name INSTITUTIONAL
Trading Symbol GEQYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Equity Index Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
Equity Index Fund
(Institutional Class/GEQYX)		 $6 0.12%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 6
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.12%
Net Assets $ 5,312,706,983
Holdings Count | Holding 488
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 1.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $5,312,706,983
Total number of portfolio holdings 488
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 1%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund.
INDUSTRY SECTOR ALLOCATION
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*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
C000003084 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Medium-Duration Bond Fund
Class Name INVESTOR
Trading Symbol GMDZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Medium-Duration Bond Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
Medium-Duration Bond Fund
(Investor Class/GMDZX)		 $33 0.66%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 33
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.66%
Net Assets $ 3,220,961,065
Holdings Count | Holding 2,586
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 182.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $3,220,961,065
Total number of portfolio holdings 2,586
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 182%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total exposure of the Fund.
ASSET TYPE ALLOCATION
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*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
C000003083 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Medium-Duration Bond Fund
Class Name INSTITUTIONAL
Trading Symbol GMDYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Medium-Duration Bond Fund (“Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-GS-FUNDS.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-GS-FUNDS
Additional Information Website GuideStoneFunds.com/Fund-Literature
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the Last Six Months
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Cost of $10,000 Investment Cost of $10,000 investment
as a percentage
Medium-Duration Bond Fund
(Institutional Class/GMDYX)		 $20 0.39%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 20
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.39%
Net Assets $ 3,220,961,065
Holdings Count | Holding 2,586
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 182.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund Net Assets $3,220,961,065
Total number of portfolio holdings 2,586
Portfolio turnover rate for the period 182%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total exposure of the Fund.
ASSET TYPE ALLOCATION
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*Includes, if any, short-term investments, derivatives and categories rounding to less than 1%.
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