Automatic Giving FAQs
Click here or on the video below to watch church member Travis Ford walk you step-by-step on how to give online. You’ll also find answers to frequently asked question below.
Frequently Asked Questions about Automatic Giving
Q: What is automatic giving?
A: Automatic giving is an automatic transfer program that allows you to make contributions without writing checks.
Q: What is the advantage of automatic giving?
A: You can prioritize your giving within your budget. You can increase your faithfulness to God. It will save you time. You also help the church stabilize its budget.
Q: How is my automatic giving withdrawn from my account?
A: Once you authorize the transfer, your specified contribution is electronically transferred directly from your checking or savings account to the church’s account.
Q: When will my contribution be withdrawn from my account?
A: On the date that you select—the 1st and/or the 15th of each month. You may give once or twice each month. If the 1st or 15th is on a weekend, the contribution is posted on the next business day. You never have to worry about forgetting a contribution.
Q: If I do not write checks, how do I keep my checkbook balance straight?
A: Since your contribution is made at a pre-established time, you simply record it in your check register on the appropriate date.
Q: Without a canceled check, how can I prove I made my contribution?
A: First Baptist Church will include your automatic gifts on your giving statement, and your bank statement gives you an itemized list of electronic transfers.
Q: Is automatic (electronic) giving risky?
A: Electronic giving is less risky than check contribution. It cannot be lost, stolen or destroyed in the mail. It has an extremely high rate of accuracy.
Q: What if I change bank accounts?
A: Notify the Church Office and we will give you a new authorization form to complete.
Q: How much does automatic giving cost?
A: It costs you nothing and it saves you time.
Q: What if I try automatic giving and don’t like it?
A: You can cancel your authorization by notifying us at any time. To cancel, simply fill out a second form and check the “Discontinue Automatic Withdrawal of Funds” box.
Q: How do I sign up for automatic giving?
A: Complete and sign the Authorization Agreement for Automatic Withdrawal of Funds form and return it to the Church Office along with a voided check or savings deposit slip. This can be mailed, brought to the Church Office, or dropped in the offering plate at any church service.