FAQs
About Online Giving
What does the Bible say about online giving?
What are the Benefits to Online Giving?
What if I want to cancel or change my online giving?
Will my online gifts be included on my Statement of Contributions?
Can I view my past giving history online?
How can I get a receipt of my online gift?
I'm not a NEBCmember, but I want to make a donation.How do Ireceive a statement for tax purposes?
Is Online Giving Worshipful?
If you are accustomed to placing your gifts in the offering plate during worship, you may wonder if an online gift will have the same spiritual significance. We believe it is the heart of the giver, not the method of giving that, makes our financial offerings a true act of worship. The Bible says that, “Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Cor. 9:7).
If you choose to participate in online giving, your worship during the offering time on Sunday mornings will not be diminished. You may choose to take an offering envelope and write your name on it and the words “Gave Online,” just as a way to participate in the offering time on the weekends. Use that time to thank God for His grace that allows you to give.
What does the Bible say about online giving?
The Bible teaches that our giving to God is based on His example as a giver and motivated by our gratitude to Him. 1 Corinthians 16:2 specifies that our giving should be...
•Proportional (a tithe)—"in keeping with his income..."
•Personal—"each one of you..."
•Practical—"on the first day of the week (Sunday)..."
•Planned—"set aside, saving it up..."
I'm excited that we can now offer the option of online giving, a method that will help you accomplish all four of the above! Many of you have requested this option. It can help you develop and stick to the discipline of regular, generous giving to the Lord by removing some of the obstacles associated with it—forgetfulness, waiting until the end of the month, or temptation (see Malachi 3:10, James 4:7). Online or bank draft giving is a form of advance decision making, which can help you make your giving as consistent as your car payment or health club membership dues.
What are the Benefits to Online Giving?
For you,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’s convenient...no more digging for a pen in the dark in the service. |
| •It’s accessible...you can view and print your giving statements online, don’t have to wait for end of year. |
For the church, there are some practical benefits. Through online giving, youhelp your church by:
•expediting your gift,
•simplifying our accounting, and
•strengthening our base of regular support
•encouraging faith and faithfulness in the lives of fellow believers •Practicing good stewardship...saves supply, operating and postage costs
What if I want to cancel or change my online giving?
No problem; you can start and stop automatic giving as often as you want. You maintain the control of this easily from your online account or by contacting NEBC for instructions. If you have any questions, you may contact us at 210-651-5462 or connectionpower@nebible.net.
Will my online gifts be included on my Statement of Contributions?
Yes, they will be included. It’s even better! You can now view and print your own contribution statement of contributions you have made to the church.
Can I view my past giving history online?
Yes, your giving history will be available to you 24/7 from your online account.
How can I get a receipt of my online gift?
When you give online you may print out your confirmation screen as your receipt, or you may also print out the confirmation email which is sent to you. Either is considered a valid receipt. And of course your gift WILL appear on your regular statement of contributions as well.
I'm not a NEBCmember, but I want to make a donation.How do Ireceive a statement for tax purposes?
We are happy to receive your gift, above and beyond your normal giving to your own home church. Online giving is a perfect way for you to give. All givers receive a contribution statement regardless of membership status, assuming we have all their correct address information. Simply email us at connectionpower@nebible.net to get a user name and password to begin giving online.
What if I still have questions?
Click here to email your question to our Connection Power Specialist.