How can I give to the Church?
1.  By making an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) using the “secure E-give page” to enter your information. It is perfectly safe, secure, and easier than writing a check. You can setup an automatic EFT on a one-time, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis.

2.  By using a debit / credit card transaction. Use this option as a convenience only, and never incur credit card debt.

Why do we give?
Proverbs 3:9, "Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops…"

Jesus taught that our money is an indicator of our hearts and Paul taught that if we are loved by God and love Him in return we would give cheerfully, sacrificially, and regularly.

First Baptist teaches that God is the owner of everything, including our money and possessions. When we give, we give back to God what He already owns. Our giving is an indication of trust, discipleship, and commitment. We believe that the minimum biblical standard for giving is 10%, commonly called a “tithe”.

The church offers periodic seminars on biblical money management. These seminars provide in-depth study of what God’s word teaches about money. They also help in teaching money management principles both scripturally and practically. Jesus Christ had more to say about money than almost any other subject in the Bible.

How does my giving support the church?
First Baptist Church prepares and adopts an annual ministry plan (formerly budget). This plan is carefully prepared with detail planning spanning many months. The ministry plan is an operating tool that guides our church in ministry, missions, and operations. It is important that every member and attendee understand their God-given role in supporting the financial needs of the church through systematic giving (tithing) to the church. Giving envelopes are mailed to each church family monthly and provided in the sanctuary pews.

What is Online Giving?
Online Giving is :
1. An Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) program which allows you to make contributions without writing checks.
2. A debit / credit card option for giving to the church.

What is the advantage of Online Giving?
It saves time! It saves work! It simplifies your life! You can avoid the hassle of writing and remembering checks! It can also help your consistency and faithfulness in giving.

How is my Online Giving automatically deducted from my account?
Once you authorize the EFT transfer, your specified contribution is electronically transferred directly from your checking or savings account to the church's account. Options include a one-time, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly transaction.