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- Staff
- Providence Fund
- Giving Clubs
- Types of Gifts
- How to Make a Gift
Providence Fund
What is the Providence Fund?
The Providence Fund is the new face of the NOBTS Annual Fund. So why the change? Money should never come between a student and God’s calling. We are and have always been a people “in the grip of God.” Providence and prayer have brought the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary through everything from a depression to the greatest natural disaster in U.S. history. We live on God’s providence, and without it, we would not be here today. This providence has been made evident not only by His hand of protection, but by the network of supporters surrounding us.
Your partnership and belief in the work that is being done at this institution is something that we could not do without.
We are the Providence Fund because it is our heritage and it is the ongoing function of our mission.
Simple. The work done at the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is not possible without help from people like you! We count on your partnership and your ongoing support to keep tuition affordable for those called to pursue a theological education. Every dollar you give to the Providence Fund is a dollar that does not have to come out of a student’s pocket. In other words, every gift makes a difference!
$50,000 per day. That is what it costs for the seminary to operate. And despite the recent economic downturn, enrollment at NOBTS has continued to grow! This makes financial support more necessary than ever before.
Simply put, we need you.
In giving to the Providence Fund, you are partnering with New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in what we believe is the most fundamental and urgent cause in the world today, and that is to make disciples of all nations.
Join with us as we equip students to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the city and to the world.
- Is my donation tax deductible?
Your charitable gifts to New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary are tax deductible in accordance with current law.
- I want to help, but really cannot afford to give right now. What can I do?
Through careful financial and estate planning, with guidance from tax and legal advisors, you can make plans now for the seminary to receive your gift later. Deferred gifts may include life income plans, designating the seminary as an heir or insurance beneficiary, or memorializing a loved one through an endowment. An endowment is "the gift that keeps on giving," because the principal of the gift is invested for growth over time, producing interest which may be spent each year as designated by you, the donor. For more information, call the Office for Institutional Advancement at (800) 662-8701 or (504) 282-4455 ext. 3252.
- Do you accept gifts from credit cards? If so, which cards do you honor?
Yes, we accept donations form credit cards, In fact, you may click on the “Donate” button above to give on-line. We honor credit cards from the Visa, MasterCard,American Express, and Discover financial networks.
- My employer will match donations that I make to my favorite charity. Will the seminary accept contributions from charitable gift-matching programs?
Yes, we will be happy to work with you and your employer for matching gifts.
Please feel free to contact us anytime. You can reach us by phone at (504) 816-8435 or send an email to ProvidenceFund@nobts.edu. 
“Money should never come between a student and God’s calling.”