Giving
Our giving at Bethany is shaped by four foundational convictions demonstrated in the lives of the 1st-century believers in Corinth and Macedonia (1 Cor. 16 and 2 Cor. 8). Following their pattern, we believe we are called to give Systematically, Sacrificially, Proportionately, and Cheerfully.
There are several ways you can give to support Bethany. You can give during our Sunday Morning Worship Gathering, online, through our mobile app, or by text.
Sunday Morning
We have an offering time during our Morning Worship Service where a plate will be passed. You can place your cash or check in the plate, or request a numbered giving envelope if you would like to receive a year-end tax statement.
On the web
Click the “Give Now” button above to be redirected to our secure giving portal and make a one-time or recurring gift.
On the Mobile App
With the free Church Center app, you can donate, view your past donations, setup recurring giving, and more from your mobile device. Get the app for Android or iOS.
Text-to-Give
To get started, text the amount you want to give to 84321. Example: “$25.” Learn more.
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FAQ’s
Q. How do I give online?
There are 2 ways to access online giving. Click the “Give now” button on this page above or from the
Church Center app on your mobile phone.
Q. Do I need a login to give?
No, you can give as a “guest” but if you want to view/track your giving online or print end of year tax statements, you’ll want to create an account.
Q. Can I set up automatic giving?
Yes. In fact, automatic giving is a helpful tool you can use to help you give more consistently throughout the year.
Q. Is my information secure?
Yes. Our online giving is provided by Planning Center Online partnered with Stripe. Planning Center Online is our church management software and serves as the portal to Stripe, which handles the payment processing and your banking information. Your banking information is kept private and is not seen or stored by anyone at Bethany.
Q. Will anyone see how much I’m giving?
Normally no. The church treasurer and IT administrator are able to view giving amounts but this is not part of the normal bookkeeping process unless there’s been an error or you need help with a donation.
Q. Can I give with a credit card?
No. At this time, the fees to process credit transaction are cost-prohibitive. Instead, we offer giving via ACH Bank Transfer or Debit Card.
Q. How much of my gift is going toward processing fees?
We’re only charged $0.25 for each ACH bank transaction no matter how big. Debit card transactions are 2.15% + $0.30 per transaction.
Q. Who should I contact if I have more questions or need help setting up an account?
You can call the church office during regular business hours or send an email to
web@bethanybiblechurch.com or
office@bethanybiblechurch.com
Q. How do I get an end-of-year tax statement?
If you give online or use our numbered envelope system, you will recieve an end-of-year statement that includes all of your itemized gifts/tithes.
