Why Giving Matters

At FBCR, we believe giving is an act of worship and a way to make a tangible difference. Your contributions allow us to share God’s love through our ministries, community outreach, and global missions.


Here's how your contribution helps:

  • Supporting Our Ministries

    Your donations enable us to run various programs and ministries that uplift and support individuals and families in our community.

  • Empowering Outreach

    We believe in reaching out to those in need, both locally and globally. Your generosity helps us fund outreach initiatives that provide food, shelter, and hope to those who need it most.

  • Equipping Our Place Of Worship

    Your contributions help maintain our church building as a welcoming and safe space for worship, prayer, and community events.

Giving FAQs

  • How do I donate online?

    It's simple! Just click the “Give Online” button above to visit our secure donation page hosted by Vanco Services LLC (Our Giving Provider). For one-time donations, no account is needed—just fill in your information and click submit. If you’d like to set up recurring donations, create a password-protected profile. This profile lets you manage your donations and view your giving history anytime. You can schedule recurring donations weekly or monthly. After submitting, you’ll see a confirmation page you can print and even request an automatic email confirmation. Prefer Venmo? Click the “Give Via Venmo” button above! If you’re new to Venmo, sign up with your email and set up a password to get started.

  • Do I need to sign up for electronic giving?

    You can continue giving in any way you prefer. The First Baptist Church of Redlands is always so grateful for your generosity. We would, however, really appreciate it if you could consider giving electronically through Vanco or Venmo. Electronic donations are much easier to track and record, which frees up our office administrator’s time to do other important things to serve our members and the community. If you’re not comfortable using a computer to donate, don’t worry! Angel, our office administrator, can help you out. Just fill out an information and authorization form that’s available in the office, and she can take care of the rest. You can also update your information anytime you want, and she’ll make those changes for you.

  • What type of payments are accepted?

    We accept payments through EFT (electronic funds transfer), credit cards, and debit cards.


    • EFT payments are withdrawn from your bank account and deposited into FBCR’s account the same day.
    • Credit and debit card payments are processed and deposited within 2–4 business days.


    You’ll receive a confirmation email for every transaction, and FBCR maintains detailed reports for transparency.

  • Can I choose where my donation goes?

    Absolutely! You can designate your gift to specific ministries or funds when you donate. Just follow the instructions on the online giving page to specify how you'd like your donation to be used.

  • Is donating online secure?

    Yes, your information is safe. Donations are processed securely through Vanco Services, which is verified by GeoTrust, Inc. Vanco is a PCI Level 1 compliant service provider, meaning it adheres to the highest security standards. You can trust your bank or credit card information is handled with care.

  • Will my donation be tax-deductible?

    Yes! Every donation is fully tax-deductible. After you donate, you’ll receive a confirmation page to print and save for your records.

  • How much of my donation goes to FBCR?

    While your entire donation is recorded for tax and pledge purposes, FBCR does pay a small fee for the convenience of online giving. Here’s how it breaks down:


    • A $100 donation via EFT results in $99.65 to FBCR.
    • A $100 donation via Visa, Mastercard, or Debit Card results in $96.80 to FBCR.
    • A $100 donation via American Express results in $96.05 to FBCR.


    Despite the fees, the ease and benefits of electronic giving make it a great option!

  • Who do I contact if I need help?

    We’re here to assist! If you have any issues or questions, call the church office at 909-793-3289 or email Angel directly at angel@fbcredlands.org. We’ll make sure your giving experience is smooth and worry-free.