Online Giving
Give by Check or Cash
Checks or cash may be given during our worship services or checks may be mailed to the church office.
You may write one check or use cash to give to multiple funds by filling out a contribution envelope found in the back of the pew. Please write your name and/or giving number on the outside of the envelope. Use the space on the right to fill in the amount donated to each fund.
You may write one check or use cash to give to multiple funds by filling out a contribution envelope found in the back of the pew. Please write your name and/or giving number on the outside of the envelope. Use the space on the right to fill in the amount donated to each fund.
Frequently asked Questions
What funds are available for giving?
Main Funds
General Fund - supports the day-to-day operations of the church, our youth and adult ministries, staffing, utilities and maintenance costs
Capital Projects Fund - helps fund major and long term improvements to the church facilities
Additional Funds
Benevolence Fund - provides financial assistance to individuals and families in need, as determined by the deacons
Church Ministries (youth) Funds - reduces the need to fundraise and offsets cost to families for GEMS' camp, summer mission trips, Cadet camping and more
Faith Promise Fund - supports our Faith Promise missionaries and local ministry partners
Supportive Fund - deacon's fund that benefits 20+ ministries and community organizations, including Christian schools, mercy and relief efforts, children and family ministries, and prison outreach
Tuition Assistance Fund (TAC) - assists member families with tuition at Bradenton Christian School
At this time, online giving is not available for BCRC's Benevolent Fund or Tuition Assistance Fund. If you would like to donate to those funds, please mail your gift to the church office or place a check in the offering plate.
General Fund - supports the day-to-day operations of the church, our youth and adult ministries, staffing, utilities and maintenance costs
Capital Projects Fund - helps fund major and long term improvements to the church facilities
Additional Funds
Benevolence Fund - provides financial assistance to individuals and families in need, as determined by the deacons
Church Ministries (youth) Funds - reduces the need to fundraise and offsets cost to families for GEMS' camp, summer mission trips, Cadet camping and more
Faith Promise Fund - supports our Faith Promise missionaries and local ministry partners
Supportive Fund - deacon's fund that benefits 20+ ministries and community organizations, including Christian schools, mercy and relief efforts, children and family ministries, and prison outreach
Tuition Assistance Fund (TAC) - assists member families with tuition at Bradenton Christian School
At this time, online giving is not available for BCRC's Benevolent Fund or Tuition Assistance Fund. If you would like to donate to those funds, please mail your gift to the church office or place a check in the offering plate.
Do I need an account to give online?
For one-time credit card donations, you do not need to set up an account.
If you would like to set up a recurring gift or give with a bank to bank transfer, you will need to set up an account.
If you would like to set up a recurring gift or give with a bank to bank transfer, you will need to set up an account.
How do I get a copy of my contribution statement?
Every January, a contribution statement is emailed out to all donors who have an email on file with the office. If you would like to pick up a printed statement or have a statement mailed to you, please call the office.
I need information about QCD or Stock Giving
A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a direct transfer of funds from you Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to a qualified charitable organization such as our church. If you are 70 1/2 years old or older, the IRS allows you to make a charitable contribution directly from your IRA without including the amount in your taxable income.
Gifts of publicly traded stock directly transferred to the church's custodial account is also a tax efficient way to support the ministries of BCRC.
Consult your financial advisor to determine if donating in either of these ways, works for your situation.
Gifts of publicly traded stock directly transferred to the church's custodial account is also a tax efficient way to support the ministries of BCRC.
Consult your financial advisor to determine if donating in either of these ways, works for your situation.