Tithing is the foundation of our giving. Love for God and others is our motivation.
Jesus said that if you follow where your money goes, you will find where your heart is.
(Matthew 6:21)
Ways to Give
GIVE ONLINE
Giving online is simple and flexible. You can choose to make a one-time gift or set up recurring contributions to the Advance Building Fund. We accept donations from your checking or savings account, or through debit and credit cards. Just head to our online giving page, select the fund, and complete your gift with the payment method that works best for you.
Give Cash or Check
To give cash or write a check, place your gift in the offering basket during Sunday services or drop it in one of the offering boxes located in the foyers at both of our campuses. You can also mail your gift directly to us at:
Valley Baptist Church
4800 Fruitvale Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93308
TEXT TO GIVE
Text “Give” to 88988 to give via text. Your phone bill is never charged, and you can send a gift in just a few clicks at any time.
Stocks
Donating stock is a wonderful way to make an impact. By transferring appreciated stock directly to Valley Baptist Church, you can avoid capital gains taxes, allowing your gift to go even further. To make a stock donation, reach out to our broker, Stifel, at the following address:
Valley Baptist Church, c/o Stifel
Account Number: 3539-7799
DTC Number: 0793
5060 California Ave Ste 1140
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 321-7300
Your Impact
Church Plants
Your generosity makes it possible to plant new churches in California and beyond to make more followers of Christ.
Missions
Your generosity supports short-term mission trips all over the world. It also supports long-term missionaries out in the field – literally bringing the Gospel to the nations.
Operations
Your generosity supports the operational cost that it takes to run all of the ministry that comes out of Valley Baptist. Every dollar is aimed at making more followers of Jesus.
Community
Your generosity helps meet needs all over the Bakersfield and Kern County community. Together, we are able to feed hundreds of people every year through your giving.
September 2025
(For Fiscal Year Beginning September 1st)
Actual
$823,263.00
Budget
$963,333.00
Year to Date
Actual
$823,263.00
Budget
$963,333.00