GIVING
We encourage giving as an act of worship.
Our mission is leading people in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
We depend your generosity and your cooperation in supporting our church to spread its community and service opportunities.
What we believe about giving
Financial stewardship is an area of our lives, often overlooked, but where we can faithfully proclaim the gospel. Giving frees us to live generously with the gifts God has given us, and strengthens our devotion to Christ and by trusting in Him and His provision instead of our seeming self-sufficiency. As people of faith, we give faithfully and generously.
GIVING OPTIONS
WORSHIP SERVICES
During Sunday morning services we have a time of dedicating our tithes and offerings to God in prayer. This is an opportunity to give to God during the service.
We can also mail our tithes and offerings. Our offering envelopes are available at the Welcome Center in the church foyer, in the pew racks in the Sanctuary or in the Church Office. Please take time to pray, then simply place your check within the envelope, add a postage stamp and drop in the mailbox.
Mailing address:
First Baptist Church
Attn: Financial Office
2085 Simpson Rd E
Lenoir City, TN 37772
GIFTS IN KIND
If you have real property, assets, or something you want to bequeath as a gift, please contact Tonya Freels to discuss ahead of time either by e-mail: tonya@firstbaptistlc.org or by phone: 865-986-9066.
MOBILE APP
Thru our mobile app, you can give, watch messages, and find out about events happening at our church. “Get the App Here”
ONLINE
It is now possible and convenient to give online (either one time or automatically) using this website. There are several ways to give electronically, including automatic withdrawal from checking accounts, savings accounts, debit & credit cards. Once again, consider gathering together as a family to dedicate what you give in prayer, asking God to accomplish spiritual results – especially that many would come to faith in Jesus Christ.
WHY ONLINE GIVING?
TAKING THE STEP OF FAITH
When you participate in online giving, you decide in advance to faithfully give. God always blesses that kind of faith!
SIMPLIFYING YOUR LIFE
Online giving is simple, easy, and also reduces post office trips, postage
costs and weekly/monthly check-writing chores.
HELPING THE CHURCH TO SERVE OTHERS
When you participate in online giving, you’re also helping to streamline
administrative overhead costs – thus, putting more of your dollars to
work in the ministries.
BUDGET AND FINANCES
An annual budget is put before the church for review, questions and approval. As a staff we strongly believe in stewarding well the resources given to the church by her people. As a part of that process, our Stewardship Team reviews and analyzes our financial statements each month. An independent certified public accounting firm performs a yearly audit of our finances.
*Privacy Statement:
All information collected will be used for financial purposes only and not redistributed. Contact information is collected to verify authenticity of credit card information and for correct designation of payment to the donor’s giving record.
*Refunds:
First Baptist Church does not give refunds on donations.