Many people in our congregation prefer the convenience and predictability of online giving. Therefore, we have implemented a new software application that enables you to contribute your contributions via the internet.
What is online giving?
Online Giving allows you to give your tithes or offerings to the church using a secured online connection. Facilitated through Authorize.net and BB&T Bank, your donation goes directly from your account into the church's bank account. Not only are your gifts transacted across a secured connection, but you also receive a confirmation screen as well as an email confirming the transaction.
Online giving benefits you and the church!
For those who choose to give online, it only takes about a minute to generate your transaction. You immediately have a paper record of your gift as well as an email confirmation, and it goes directly into the church's bank account. For those who might be out of town or unable to attend services, you can take care of your offering online as long as you have Internet access. It is easy, convenient, and secure!
Q: Why should I give online?
It's a personal preference, but here are a few of the benefits we hear frequently.
- It's a step of faith...deciding in advance to give faithfully.
- It helps simplify life...no trying to remember whether or not you've given this month.
- It allows you to give consistently...even when you're not at church.
- It allows you to focus on the service when you're at church...no more digging for a pen.
Q: How do I give online?
Click the "Buy Now" button and follow the prompts to create an account and set up your contribution.
Q: What is an e-check?
This is not available at this time. An e-check is an "electronic check". You will need to enter your routing number and account number of the checking or savings account you want to use for your contribution.
Q: How do I know if it worked?
You will receive an email confirmation each time your scheduled contribution is processed.
Q: Can I set up my giving to automatically come out of my account on a recurring basis?
This is not available at this time On the signup screens, you can specify whether you want your contribution made one time, weekly, every other week (bi-weekly), twice per month (1st and the 15th), monthly, quarterly, or yearly.
Q: Is online giving secure?
Yes. We've taken steps to ensure that online giving is safe and secure. All of your giving data is secured by SSL encryption. SSL is an acronym for "Secure Socket Layer", a security protocol that provides communications privacy over the Internet. It is the same technology used by banks and e-commerce companies such as Amazon.com to keep your information safe and secure during transactions.
Q: Who do I contract if I have more questions?
Email our website administrator at beverlykeele@chc-home.org and she'll be glad to answer any questions you may have.