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Our people either use a check or use cash. We have a few seniors who will not even consider using check. It’s strictly cash for them. They still pay their bills with cash also.We have made online giving available for about a year and a half and in that time we have had exactly 3 transactions________________“Hell will be filled with people that didn’t cuss, didn’t drink, and may even have been baptized. Why? Because none of those things makes someone a Christian.”
We now offer four giving options. 1-We have giving boxes in the lobby/foyer, marked with signage that makes them easy to see. These are utilized by those giving via cash or check.2-We have a giving kiosk in the lobby/foyer for those wishing to give online while on campus. This was in place prior to covid.3- We have online giving via our website. This was also in place prior to covid, however our percentage using online giving has increased.4- We also offer giving by mail for those not attending services, but not comfortable with using an online method. We launched this as soon as services were shut down, and continue it for those still using this method. We mail them a giving envelope, accompanied with a self addressed, postage paid envelope. When they return it with their giving we send them another. Up until covid we passed the bags as a means of giving. We’ve watched the shift, and after a year people are accustomed to using the means we provide. Giving has stayed strong. So we don’t see a reason to go back to the pre-covid approach to giving. This saves us that time during the service, and removes the interruption to the flow of worship and ministry.