Giving at Peninsula Baptist

Why We Give

We give as a response to the gift of mercy we've received from God through Jesus. We don’t give out of obligation or to earn God’s favor—we give as an outpouring of a heart that worships Jesus. Giving is an act of worship that pleases God and increases our faith. As we give generously, our lives are transformed to look more like Jesus. It teaches us to trust God and submit everything to Him because everything we have comes from Him. When we give generously, God is glorified, our hearts are transformed, and lives are changed in Austin and around the world.

Why Give to Peninsula Baptist?

As a church, we deeply value the ways in which we steward our finances. Every dollar spent is done for the flourishing of God’s kingdom and the mission He’s called us to. Sometimes that means spending money to keep the lights on in our office and other times it means sending financial support to our goers overseas. We care deeply about the “why” behind every dollar we spend because we want to steward each dollar in a way that advances God’s kingdom.

Secure Online Giving

All electronic giving starts with creating an account on our online giving web site. You can give by debit/check or credit card. The link below takes you to our SecureGive site. It's easy to set up an account where you can make one-time or recurring gifts.

Peninsula Giving Kiosk

You can swipe your card at the Giving Kiosks located near the Welcome Center. These are iPad kiosks and are very easy to use. Give through the same account you set up online. You can also give anonymously without setting up an account.

Other Ways to Give

Mobile App

Mobile giving is an extension of our online giving and kiosk application. These three systems work hand in hand to streamline all digital giving. You can make donations on-site (Kiosk), on-line (Web), and on-the-go (Mobile). At your App store, search for "SecureGive"and download the app. In settings select Peninsula Baptist Church as your "home organization" and login using the same account/credentials set in #1 above. It's fast and easy.

Directly Through Your Bank

You can set up a one-time or a recurring gift through your bank's online bill payment feature. This is usually a free service through your bank. You can specify the dollar amount and time you would like the church to receive the gift. Currently, many families at Peninsula give using this method.

Envelope Services

For your convenience, envelopes are available to enclose your donations. Simply place cash or checks (payable to Peninsula Baptist Church) in one of these envelopes and put it in the offering plate as it is passed during the worship service, or mail it to Peninsula Baptist Church, and we will apply/record your gift. Be sure to indicate on the check or envelope whether the funds are for the regular offering, building fund, or other gift (specify). Contact the church if you would like envelopes mailed to your house.

Donate a Car/Vehicle

Donate your car, truck, motorcycle, RV, to Peninsula by simply completing the form found at the link below. We will reach out to you to arrange the pick-up of your vehicle donation, at no cost to you. You may qualify for a tax deduction while supporting the ministries of the church. Vehicle donation pick-up is always free to you and most vehicles can be picked up within 24-72 hours. You will receive an initial car donation receipt upon pick-up and then our partner a CAReasy.org team will work to turn your car into cash to support our mission. Once your vehicle is sold, we will provide you proper tax forms in time to file. CAReasy.org has a team of friendly Donor Support Representatives available 7 days a week to assist throughout the process. Click on the following link to donate a vehicle:  Donate A Car To Peninsula (careasy.org)

Stocks & Mutual Funds

Another way you can give to your church is with a gift of appreciated stock or property. The donation carries full value to the church, but the donor does not have to pay capital gains tax on the increased value of the stock or property. These gifts are acknowledged in a separate letter, not on your giving statement. If this is an option you are interested in please contact the Church Administrator at 704.664.2958.

Text To Give

Give in seconds by sending a text. Text to Give is the fastest way to give. Just send a text to (704) 397-4483 with the amount of your donation (ex. 100) and then reply “y” to confirm the transaction. $100 will be donated to the general offering fund. If you are using Text to Give for the first time, a reply text will guide you through a simple, one-time account setup process. Once your account is set up, you can give in two easy clicks.

Financial Responsibility

Thank you for your financial support of Peninsula Baptist Church. Because the Lord supplies us with resources for ministry through individual contributions, we recognize our accountability both to Him and to our donors. As part of our continued commitment to fiscal accountability, we voluntarily employ an independent accounting firm to audit our financial statements. If you would like to take a more in-depth look at our financial data, we recommend reading our Consolidated Financial Statements.