What Does The Bible Say About Giving?

 

Giving is a vital part of spiritual formation and maturity. It requires two things of us:

 

Faith

Giving is an active expression of my faith. It recognizes God as True Provider. It affirms my confidence in His ability to supply all I need. It is an act of gratitude and dependence. And it allows me to partner with God and His work through my church and in the world. Our God is generous and creative. He calls us to be a reflection of Him in all we do. It is through God’s grace and our obedience that being generous is possible. Giving is one expression of mirroring his generosity.

 

Faithfulness

Giving requires the highest standard of personal integrity and discipline. It is not a casual or occasional thing. In 2 Corinthians 8-9, the Bible teaches we are to give willingly, generously, and cheerfully.  And our pattern should reflect a regular and systematic plan. In Malachi 3:10, we learn God’s standard of the tithe or first tenth being set apart in all of my earning as a gift to God. Through our tithes and offerings, we prove faithful in the stewardship of all God has provided for us.

 

 

What Are The Benefits Of Online Giving?

 

You can prioritize giving in your budget

The Bible indicates giving is to be a “first” and not a last or leftover matter in my life. Read Proverbs 3:9-10. It is easy to let our standards and intentions be compromised by the press of expenses and billing cycles.

 

You can increase your faithfulness

Have you ever forgotten your gift, left it athome or pledged to double it in the future?Have you had times where you have fallen behind because of travel and other scheduleinterruptions? EFT Online giving provides a way tostrengthen your faithfulness.

 

You can help your church

Through EFT online giving, you expedite your gift, simplify our accounting, and strengthen our base of regular support.

 

You can encourage faith and faithfulness in the lives of fellow believers

As you plan and prioritize your giving, you will lead the way for others to grow and mature in their spiritual stewardship. Being a forerunner in this new area of planned giving, you can provide persona ltestimony and an example for others to follow.

 

“Since you excel in so many ways—you have somuch faith, such enthusiasm, and such love forus—now I want you to excel also in this gracious ministry of giving.”- 2 Corinthians 8:7 (NLT)

 

Giving Options

 

1. Weekend Giving

At each of our weekend services there is an opportunity for people to give. For your convenience, offering envelopes are available for your tithes and offerings. Simply place cash or check in one of the envelopes, write your name and full address on it and put it in the offering plate during any weekend service. Tithe envelopes are available at the information desk with a number that can be assigned to you. If you place cash or change directly in the offering plate, it is considered an anonymous gift and will be put in our general fund. If you are giving by check, please ensure that the information on your check is correct so that we can record your contribution to your giving account.

2. Online Credit/Debit Card or EFT Giving

CrossRoads offers two ways of online giving: debit/credit giving and EFT giving.

1. DEBIT/CREDIT CARD

Online debit/credit card giving requires you to set up an online giving account. You may set up a one-time or recurring contribution from a credit or debit card. You may also choose to have the contribution withdrawn from your account weekly, biweekly or monthly. You may manage your giving through this online system at any time. We do not encourage use of a credit card to give a financial gift unless you plan to pay off the amount in full when the payment is due. (Proverbs 22:7)

2. EFT GIVING

In order to establish your EFT Online giving plan, we need to gather some basic information about you. You will need to fill out, sign and return to the church office an Authorization Agreement for Electronic Transfer.  You can drop it by the office or mail it to:

 

CrossRoads Nazarene Church

Attn: Judy Nist

2950 W. Ray Road

Chandler, AZ 85224

 

All of the information required on the form will be secure. You are able to determine the frequency and amount of your tithes and offerings to the ministry of CrossRoads Nazarene Church. You may choose to give over and above your tithe in the form of an additional offering. These offerings can be specified for The Mercy Project (Global and Local Missions), or Building Fund (Renovations and Mortgage Expenses).

 

The gift or amount can be changed or adjusted at any time. You will receive a quarterly giving statement reflecting your online contributions.  Please read the "Frequently Asked Questions" page for additional information.  If you still have questions, please call 480-722-0700, extension 102 or email our E-Giving coordinator.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Who should give EFT online?

Anyone who is looking for a simpler way to assure their giving.  Anyone who would like to give to the ministry of CrossRoads Nazarene Church either one time or on a recurring basis.

 

With EFT online, can the church obtain confidential information about me?

No. The only information available to the church is on the Authorization Agreement for Electronic Transfer form you signed to begin EFT Online. We do not have access to your account balance or any other information about you maintained by your bank.

 

When are gifts processed?

All gifts are processed either weekly or on the first Monday of the month, depending on how you have designated on your Authorization Agreement for Electronic Transfer.

 

What if I want to cancel or change EFT online giving?

No problem, simply notify the church office by email or in writing up to three business days before the scheduled transfer date.

 

How can I be sure a contribution was deducted from my account?

The payment will be shown on your monthly account statement from your bank. The statement will indicate the payment date and amount, and the church’s name.

 

What about offering envelopes?

Envelopes are provided in the church office to assist in establishing faithful patterns of giving. If you choose online giving, you may still use your envelope during a service of worship as a testimony and reminder of your faith and faithfulness to God. Simply write “online gift” on the outside of the envelope. This will provide a way for you, if you so desire, to participate during services of worship. The key is not how we give—giving can be done in a variety of ways—but rather, who (How many of us?), what (Am I faithful?), and why (Am I obedient and thankful for all God has done for me?).