Online Giving FAQ’s

Thank you for your interest in supporting the Lord’s work at Shelbyville First Baptist Church. There are several benefits to online giving for you and our church.  Some of the benefits include….

Faithfully Honoring God – When you sign up to give online you are deciding in advance to faithfully give. God always blesses that kind of faith! The Bible teaches that we are to honor God with the “First Fruits” of our labor (Proverbs 3:9). By setting up a recurring contribution that is scheduled to come out of your account on the day you specify, you can ensure that your First Fruits are faithfully given back to God.

Simplicity – You won’t have to remember whether you gave this month or send in an offering by mail when you’re on a trip.

Security – We utilize an encrypted secure website for your online records. Online giving is more secure than giving with a check or cash because an electronic gift can’t be lost or stolen.

Focus – Instead of having to worry about writing a check and filling out an envelope during the service, you can be fully focused on the worship service, knowing that you have already given your offering.

Helping Shelbyville First Baptist – Online giving is more cost effective for our church to process, and it makes our record keeping much easier.

Automated Bank Debit

Automated Bank Debit is the easiest and most effective way to automate your giving.  Once it is set up, you may update or change your giving at any time by simply contacting the Shelbyville First Baptist office. Plus, 100% of your gift goes to the ministries of Shelbyville First Baptist because there are no processing fees.

To sign-up, complete an auto-debit form and mail or fax the completed form to the Shelbyville First Baptist office to have your giving automatically deducted from your checking or savings account. Complete instructions are in the download.

Stocks/Bonds/Securities

Appreciated Marketable Securities are a great way to maximize your giving, because you receive an immediate income tax deduction for the full fair market value of your securities. In addition, you pay no capital gains tax on the difference between your cost and the fair market value.

For more information on giving stocks/bonds/securities to Shelbyville First Baptist, e-mail Niki (our Financial Ministry Assistant) at lnelson@shelbyvillebaptist.com.

Tithes and Offerings

Financial giving at Shelbyville First Baptist can generally be divided into two categories: tithes and offerings. The Bible teaches us that we worship the Lord with our tithe, which is ten percent of our income contributed to the church on a regular basis. When we feel called to give over and above our tithe, we do so as an offering.

Stewardship

The ministry of Shelbyville First Baptist is funded by God’s provision through the tithes and offerings of faithful church members and attenders. At Shelbyville First Baptist, we honor God’s provision by exercising wise and faithful stewardship, ethical business practices, and full accountability so that the financial integrity of Shelbyville First Baptist remains beyond reproach.

Our mission is facilitated through our system of internal controls over financial reporting and our internal budgeting and reporting processes. Additionally, members of Shelbyville First Baptist may request a copy of our most recent financial statements or ask general questions about our financial practices at any time by contacting Niki at lnelson@shelbyvillebaptist.com.

Online Giving Privacy Policies

Your information is held securely. This information will remain private and will never be given away to third parties, other than to process your scheduled contributions. You can schedule new contributions at any time and can modify or cancel those contributions at any time prior to the date they are scheduled. Once the contribution has been processed, however, it cannot be cancelled. If you have any problems or questions related to this, please contact Niki at lnelson@shelbyvillebaptist.com.