Faith Promise Giving

Faith Promise Giving is a spiritual commitment between you and God to give financially—by faith—toward reaching the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

It is not a matter of budgeting, convenience, or spare change. It is a commitment made in prayer, trusting that God will provide the amount He places on your heart to give—above and beyond your regular tithe.

Just as we live by faith, walk by faith, and are saved by faith, we are also called to give by faith. A Faith Promise is exactly that: a promise made by faith, trusting God to enable what He commands.

“God’s work, done God’s way, will never lack God’s supply.” – Hudson Taylor

It’s More Than an Offering

Unlike regular giving, Faith Promise is not based on what you already have in hand. It’s a step of faith, believing God will provide through you what He would not otherwise give to you.

It’s also not a pledge to the church, but a commitment to God. No one will call or collect on it. But we believe He honors faith-filled commitments for His work.

Each year, First Baptist Church renews our Faith Promise commitments during our missions emphasis month. These commitments fund our global missions outreach for the next 12 months.

Why It Matters

Every dollar given through Faith Promise goes directly to worldwide evangelism—supporting missionaries, church planting, Bible translation, and reaching the unreached with the gospel.

Your giving:

• Sends the gospel to places you may never go

• Reaches people you may never meet

• Is part of fulfilling the Great Commission

“You’re not just giving to missions. You’re sending the message of Jesus Christ around the world.”

How It Works

1. Pray – Ask God what He would have you give each week or month.

2. Listen – Let Him impress a specific amount on your heart.

3. Commit – Fill out a Faith Promise card with your amount (no name required).

4. Trust – Watch God provide in ways you never imagined.

Like the desert traveler in the “Prime the Pump” illustration, we don’t drink the water first—we pour it out in faith. And God fills it up beyond what we can hold.

It’s Not About Equal Giving, But Equal Faith

Some can give more. Some can give less. But all can give by faith.

Whether it’s $5 or $500 a week, the heart of Faith Promise is not the amount—it’s the trust behind it.

“A faith that cannot be tested cannot be trusted.”

At First Baptist Church, we hold our Faith Promise Missions Commitment once every 12 months. It’s a time when our church family prays, commits, and steps out in faith to support missionaries around the world.

Video Sessions

Download and print off each session hand sheet, and follow along with Brother Rick Adams as he takes us through “A Fresh Look At Faith Promise Missions” (Session 1), “The Faith of Commitment” (Session 2), and “Doing Something Great” (session 3).

Session 1: A Fresh Look At Faith Promise Missions