Online Giving Questions Small Churches Ask
Recently, we took a look at questions small churches ask about Church Management Systems. The small church world comes with a variety of challenges and struggles not seen in larger churches, so we wanted to take a look at some questions those churches ask about a variety of tech solutions. This week, let’s take a look at some online giving questions. Do I really need it? The short answer, “yes.” The more nuanced...
Encouraging Summer Giving
Guest post by Reagan Lynn Summer is here! Vacations, missions trips, vacation Bible schools and summer camps are just a few of the popular summer activities that will fill schedules during these months. While vacation Bible schools often draw large numbers, overall attendance and giving during the summer generally declines. How can we come alongside our members to help them remain faithful in their generosity during this season? Come...
Is a Giving Kiosk a Good Fit for Your Church?
If you’ve ever visited a church with a stationary giving kiosk, you may have had some questions about the device. Does it actually increase donations? Does it attract visitors? Does it serve coffee? Ok, so maybe you haven’t thought about it being a personal barista, but you’ve probably at least thought about the other questions. Giving kiosks are typically placed in high-traffic areas of a church building. For your church, the main...
How Text Giving Can Increase Recurring Donations
Meet Ron. Ron is a faithful member of his church and loves to help contribute to his church’s mission financially. He counts it a blessing to be able to give to the work of the church each week. Unfortunately for Ron, he was sick last Sunday and wasn’t able to attend service. He did watch the livestream from his couch and made a mental note to throw some extra money in the offering plate the following week. The next week,...
Text Giving – Making Donations Mobile
You can do a lot with your phone these days, and you’ve probably seen quite a few church attendees with mobile phones pulled out during a service. The great thing about knowing your donors is knowing how you can reach them. Text giving allows you to put a giving option in the hands of your church members… literally. Think of it this way: How often are you on your phone or computer? While Online Giving allows the...
Advantages of Bringing Online Giving To Your Ministry
Ever rush out for Sunday service and forget to bring your cash to tithe? You’re not alone as consumer trends over the past decade have made carrying cash unnecessary. The proliferation of debit cards and portable POS systems have made it possible for even street vendors and food trucks to accept plastic. This speaks to the potentially great gains your ministry could see by establishing and promoting an online giving platform. Below...
