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“Jesus said that if you follow where your money goes, you will find where your heart is. ”
— Matthew 6:21

Ways to Give

  • 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, as well as debit and credit cards. Just click on the “give today” button on this page, select the fund, and complete your gift with the payment method that works best for you.

  • 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 “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.

  • 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 2026

(For Fiscal Year Beginning September 1st)

Actual

Budget

$963,333.00

$1,024,648.00

Year to Date

Actual

Budget

$7,047,279.00

$6,743,333.00

The mission of every dollar given to Valley Baptist
is to make more disciples – fully devoted followers of Jesus.

Give today