List of Funds and descriptions


Please consult the Pastor and/or Stewardship Committee when considering a gift or contribution with Donor Restrictions to a fund, event, or activity

not shown below. It is important that the donor restrictions are properly understood

and are consistent with the ministries of Parkade Baptist Church.


  • General fund

    Tithes and Offerings received without usage restrictions are used to support the primary ministries and missions of PBC as defined in the Annual Budget.

  • Support and enable extra-budgetary mission work at Parkade Baptist including Special Offerings and Cooperative Programs. 

    Annie Armstrong Fund: Supports Southern Baptist North American Missions

     

    Cooperative Collegiate Ministries Fund: Supports Southern Baptist Collegiate Ministries

     

    Lottie Moon Fund: Supports Southern Baptist International Missions

     

    Mission Work of Parkade Baptist Fund: Administered jointly by the Pastoral Staff and Stewardship Committee in support of local, national, and international missions work directly involving members of Parkade Baptist Church.

     

    Missouri Missions: Rhueben L South Fund: Supports Missouri Baptist Missions

  • Support and enable extra-budgetary church and community ministry.

    Benevolence Fund: To meet the immediate needs of church members and the community. Distributed jointly by the Pastoral Staff and Deacons.


    Bereavement Restricted Fund: Covers bereavement expenses including but not limited to flowers, funerals, and funeral dinners.


    Children's Ministry Restricted Fund: Covers extra-budgetary expenses, including but not limited to children's events, retreats, camps, conferences, education, equipment, and supplies.


    Deaf Ministry Restricted Fund: Enables ministry to the hearing impaired.


    African Church Restricted Fund: Holds funds given to support the African Service and associated ministries.


    Women on Mission Restricted Fund: Holds funds given to support the ministries of the Women on Mission Group


    Fellowship Restricted Fund: Designated funds and donations to cover fellowship related expenses such as but not limited to coffee, church dinners, and fellowship event supplies.


    Food Ministry Restricted Fund: Supports the Blessing Box and other food distribution ministries of Parkade.


    Love Offering Fund: Enables Parkade to give one-time gifts to speakers, missionaries, and ministers. Used at the discretion of the Pastor and Stewardship Committee.


    Youth Ministry Restricted Fund: Covers extra-budgetary expenses, including but not limited to youth events, retreats, camps, conferences, mission trips, equipment, and supplies.

  • covers extra-budgetary building improvements and repairs with the approval of the Stewardship Committee when required in the By-laws.

    Building Restricted Fund: Supports extra-budgetary building expenses and capitol improvement campaigns at the discretion of the Trustees.

  • contain budgetary surplus and designated amounts to cover extra-budgetary, emergent, and operational overages/expenses. 

    Reserve for Replacement Fund: Stewardship designated funds used to cover the cost to repair or replace any and all Parkade equipment, facilities, and other assets.


    Reserve for Operations Fund: Stewardship designated funds used to cover the cost of church operational expenses which fall outside of or over the budget or to provide support in seasons of low contribution.

  • Funds that are received for purposes other than specific ministries, missions or operations of Parkade Baptist Church. 

    Deposits Fund (Non-Tax Deductible): Money held temporarily for building or keys, event deposits, camp payments, etc.


    Memorial Fund: Donations made in honor of another. To be used as directed or at the discretion of the Stewardship Committee.


    Ministry Ed & Training Endow. (Permanent): Supports Christian Ministry Education and Training


    Sales & Events Fund(Non-Tax Deductible): Money taken in payment for events or other goods/services.


    Scott Wenger Missions Scholarship Fund: Provides scholarships to enable participation in Parkade Missions trips.


    Wednesday Dinners Fund (Non-Tax Deductible): Money paid for dinners on Wednesday night.

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