Giving
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
- Matthew 6:21
Why we give.
God is generous and so he calls us to be as well. What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are at and helps proclaim the gospel. We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances.
Ways To Give
Give Online
We have secure online giving, you can either use the church app or our church website
Give In Person
We have boxes at the back of the church for your convivence.
Mail A Check
Our address is:
902 North Washington
Stillwater OK 74075
902 North Washington
Stillwater OK 74075
Designated Funds Policy
In order to reflect the stewardship and ministry intent of the contributors to Hillcrest Baptist Church, financial receipts will be categorized in three ways: general operating receipts, ear-marked funds, and designated funds.
General Operating Receipts will comprise all contributions received without any specification of donor intent. These funds will be used to fulfill the budgeted expenditures (as set forth in the General Operating Budget established by the Finance Committee and approved by the church body) and other expenses necessary for and consistent with the church’s operations and purpose.
Ear-Marked Funds include monies set-aside for a specific purpose, as approved by the Finance Committee operating under the authority of the Church Council. Ear-marked funds represent intended uses for the funds; however, ear-marked funds may be repurposed whenever the Finance Committee determines an alternative use is appropriate.
Designated Funds are contributions given with the stipulation that the money be used for a designated type of expense or purpose. These donations will be accounted for separately from general-operating and ear-marked funds. Each major sub-heading under the “Designated Funds” heading will represent an approved “designated fund account” to which donors may contribute. The Finance Committee will determine what designated donations will fit into this Special Projects Fund account. Creation of new designated fund accounts requires approval by the Church Council and must include a written description detailing the scope and purpose of each fund.
The Church Council has established and approved the following designated fund accounts:
Foreign Missions Fund: In exercise of its Christian purposes, its desire to train and equip disciples, and its call to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, Hillcrest Baptist Church has established a Foreign Missions Fund to provide resources for the church, church members, or other worthy persons or organizations spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world. The fund can also provide resources to church members for short-term mission trips. The church welcomes contributions to the fund. The administration of this fund is subject to the control and discretion of the Missions Committee operating under the authority of the Church Council. Recommendations for disbursements may be made by anyone, but there is no binding obligation to honor the recommendation. Donors will not be permitted to recover a contribution because the donor’s recommendation was not followed.
NOTE: Hillcrest Baptist Church supports a number of local and foreign ministries through a “Tithe” of the General Tithes and Offerings that the Church receives. The Mission Committee each year selects which ministries that they support through this “Tithe” for the upcoming year. Your faithful giving helps support these local and foreign ministries.
Benevolence Fund: In exercise of its Christian and charitable purposes, Hillcrest Baptist Church has established a Benevolence Fund to assist persons in financial need. The church welcomes contributions to the fund. The administration of the fund is subject to the exclusive control and discretion of the Benevolence Committee operating under the authority of the Church Council. The Benevolence Committee may consider recommendations from anyone, but the committee is not bound in any way to honor the recommendations. Donors will not be permitted to recover a contribution because the committee failed to honor the donor’s recommendation.
Building Fund: In exercise of its Christian purposes and in reflection of good stewardship of its facilities, Hillcrest Baptist Church has established a Building Fund to maintain the church building, grounds, and equipment; as well as to provide for future repairs, remodeling, or construction. The church welcomes contributions to the fund. The administration of the fund is subject to the control and discretion of the Building and Grounds Committee operating under the authority of the Finance Committee.
General Operating Receipts will comprise all contributions received without any specification of donor intent. These funds will be used to fulfill the budgeted expenditures (as set forth in the General Operating Budget established by the Finance Committee and approved by the church body) and other expenses necessary for and consistent with the church’s operations and purpose.
Ear-Marked Funds include monies set-aside for a specific purpose, as approved by the Finance Committee operating under the authority of the Church Council. Ear-marked funds represent intended uses for the funds; however, ear-marked funds may be repurposed whenever the Finance Committee determines an alternative use is appropriate.
Designated Funds are contributions given with the stipulation that the money be used for a designated type of expense or purpose. These donations will be accounted for separately from general-operating and ear-marked funds. Each major sub-heading under the “Designated Funds” heading will represent an approved “designated fund account” to which donors may contribute. The Finance Committee will determine what designated donations will fit into this Special Projects Fund account. Creation of new designated fund accounts requires approval by the Church Council and must include a written description detailing the scope and purpose of each fund.
The Church Council has established and approved the following designated fund accounts:
Foreign Missions Fund: In exercise of its Christian purposes, its desire to train and equip disciples, and its call to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, Hillcrest Baptist Church has established a Foreign Missions Fund to provide resources for the church, church members, or other worthy persons or organizations spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world. The fund can also provide resources to church members for short-term mission trips. The church welcomes contributions to the fund. The administration of this fund is subject to the control and discretion of the Missions Committee operating under the authority of the Church Council. Recommendations for disbursements may be made by anyone, but there is no binding obligation to honor the recommendation. Donors will not be permitted to recover a contribution because the donor’s recommendation was not followed.
NOTE: Hillcrest Baptist Church supports a number of local and foreign ministries through a “Tithe” of the General Tithes and Offerings that the Church receives. The Mission Committee each year selects which ministries that they support through this “Tithe” for the upcoming year. Your faithful giving helps support these local and foreign ministries.
Benevolence Fund: In exercise of its Christian and charitable purposes, Hillcrest Baptist Church has established a Benevolence Fund to assist persons in financial need. The church welcomes contributions to the fund. The administration of the fund is subject to the exclusive control and discretion of the Benevolence Committee operating under the authority of the Church Council. The Benevolence Committee may consider recommendations from anyone, but the committee is not bound in any way to honor the recommendations. Donors will not be permitted to recover a contribution because the committee failed to honor the donor’s recommendation.
Building Fund: In exercise of its Christian purposes and in reflection of good stewardship of its facilities, Hillcrest Baptist Church has established a Building Fund to maintain the church building, grounds, and equipment; as well as to provide for future repairs, remodeling, or construction. The church welcomes contributions to the fund. The administration of the fund is subject to the control and discretion of the Building and Grounds Committee operating under the authority of the Finance Committee.