Comments on: Automated Tithing: A New Way to Give http://ptmoney.com/automated-tithing-a-new-way-to-give/ Real Personal Finance for a Life Without Limits! Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:51:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Travis Gateshttp://ptmoney.com/automated-tithing-a-new-way-to-give/comment-page-1/#comment-2611 Travis Gates Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://ptmoney.com/?p=553#comment-2611 Hey I love this story and believe that self service kiosks are becoming more and more of a necessity for doing business. At Church Media Group we have had many requests for giving solutions including custom kiosks so we went ahead and created a product that helps ministries called MinistryGive. You can visit the website www.ministrygive.com to get more details. Hey I love this story and believe that self service kiosks are becoming more and more of a necessity for doing business. At Church Media Group we have had many requests for giving solutions including custom kiosks so we went ahead and created a product that helps ministries called MinistryGive. You can visit the website http://www.ministrygive.com to get more details.

]]> By: Samhttp://ptmoney.com/automated-tithing-a-new-way-to-give/comment-page-1/#comment-2122 Sam Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://ptmoney.com/?p=553#comment-2122 That will probably never happen here in the Philippines. Maybe its a culture thing, most people here prefer to give the "manual" way. That act of reaching out for your wallet, figuring out how much is the 10% of your gross pay, dividing them to 4 equal Sundays so you give each Sundays, put that money in an envelop then walking your way to give it to the guy holding the basket..is all part of that "manual" experience which most people here seem to enjoy*laughs*In fact, I've never seen anyone on any church I attended(even mega churches) here using checks for tithing. I know its weird yeah?Sam Fix My Personal Finance http://fixmypersonalfinance.com/ That will probably never happen here in the Philippines. Maybe its a culture thing, most people here prefer to give the “manual” way. That act of reaching out for your wallet, figuring out how much is the 10% of your gross pay, dividing them to 4 equal Sundays so you give each Sundays, put that money in an envelop then walking your way to give it to the guy holding the basket..is all part of that “manual” experience which most people here seem to enjoy*laughs*

In fact, I’ve never seen anyone on any church I attended(even mega churches) here using checks for tithing. I know its weird yeah?

Sam
Fix My Personal Finance
http://fixmypersonalfinance.com/

]]> By: Scott @ The Passive Dadhttp://ptmoney.com/automated-tithing-a-new-way-to-give/comment-page-1/#comment-2117 Scott @ The Passive Dad Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://ptmoney.com/?p=553#comment-2117 When I first read this post I thought it was a joke, or at least a satire on ATM machines. Then, I got to think that some of the mega churches like Joel Osteens or Rick Warren's may have something like this for large congregations. But, does this ATM take credit cards or just debit cards? I sure hope they only take debit cards as it could lead to financial issues for members to get in further debt. When I first read this post I thought it was a joke, or at least a satire on ATM machines. Then, I got to think that some of the mega churches like Joel Osteens or Rick Warren’s may have something like this for large congregations.
But, does this ATM take credit cards or just debit cards? I sure hope they only take debit cards as it could lead to financial issues for members to get in further debt.

]]> By: PThttp://ptmoney.com/automated-tithing-a-new-way-to-give/comment-page-1/#comment-2111 PT Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://ptmoney.com/?p=553#comment-2111 @Marty - Thanks for stopping by and sharing the story of SecureGive. @Marty – Thanks for stopping by and sharing the story of SecureGive.

]]> By: PThttp://ptmoney.com/automated-tithing-a-new-way-to-give/comment-page-1/#comment-2110 PT Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://ptmoney.com/?p=553#comment-2110 @Todd - Indeed. To be sure. Thanks for stopping by. :) @Todd – Indeed. To be sure. Thanks for stopping by. :)

]]> By: Marjoriehttp://ptmoney.com/automated-tithing-a-new-way-to-give/comment-page-1/#comment-2101 Marjorie Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://ptmoney.com/?p=553#comment-2101 I like the idea of automated tithing. Everything else is automated; so why not have the convenience of being able to give when you don't have your checkbook handy. Also, I'm glad you suggested ways to plan ahead for tithing, like carrying checks in your Bible. I like the idea of automated tithing. Everything else is automated; so why not have the convenience of being able to give when you don’t have your checkbook handy.
Also, I’m glad you suggested ways to plan ahead for tithing, like carrying checks in your Bible.

]]> By: Writer Dadhttp://ptmoney.com/automated-tithing-a-new-way-to-give/comment-page-1/#comment-2100 Writer Dad Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://ptmoney.com/?p=553#comment-2100 Automated tithing machines? No way. Now I've seen (or heard) it all. Automated tithing machines? No way. Now I’ve seen (or heard) it all.

]]> By: Marty Bakerhttp://ptmoney.com/automated-tithing-a-new-way-to-give/comment-page-1/#comment-2098 Marty Baker Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://ptmoney.com/?p=553#comment-2098 Thanks for mentioning SecureGive and Stevens Creek Church in this blog. It's been a very interesting journey. Several years ago, we were preparing for a capital campaign at The Creek. During this season, I examined my own life and realized that I don't carry cash or a check book, but I live with a debit card in my hand.I began to wonder: "What if there were other people in our congregation like me and what would happen if they felt prompted to give while at service how would they give."I started looking for a solution. After months of searching, I could not find one and thus, SecureGive was born.Today you can find SecureGive units in over one hundred locations across America ... in churches, hospitals, theaters and even at the Pearl Harbor Memorial.The culture is changing. We, as church leaders, will eventually have to reshape our thoughts on collecting funds. When you are ready to change ... consider SecureGive.com. Of course, I am biased ... it's my wife's company.Be blessed today.Marty Baker, D.Min. Lead Pastor Stevens Creek Church Augusta, GA Thanks for mentioning SecureGive and Stevens Creek Church in this blog. It’s been a very interesting journey. Several years ago, we were preparing for a capital campaign at The Creek. During this season, I examined my own life and realized that I don’t carry cash or a check book, but I live with a debit card in my hand.

I began to wonder: “What if there were other people in our congregation like me and what would happen if they felt prompted to give while at service how would they give.”

I started looking for a solution. After months of searching, I could not find one and thus, SecureGive was born.

Today you can find SecureGive units in over one hundred locations across America … in churches, hospitals, theaters and even at the Pearl Harbor Memorial.

The culture is changing. We, as church leaders, will eventually have to reshape our thoughts on collecting funds. When you are ready to change … consider SecureGive.com. Of course, I am biased … it’s my wife’s company.

Be blessed today.

Marty Baker, D.Min.
Lead Pastor
Stevens Creek Church
Augusta, GA

]]> By: Steward @ My Family's Moneyhttp://ptmoney.com/automated-tithing-a-new-way-to-give/comment-page-1/#comment-2094 Steward @ My Family's Money Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://ptmoney.com/?p=553#comment-2094 I think it would be pretty cool to be able to give to my church using my credit card, but I would probably like to be able to change it month to month depending on how much I make (I make a variable amount each month). So maybe an online giving form would be better in my situation than an auto-draft or other automated giving system.I also might or might not use an "ATM." It would really depend on where it was located. I think it would be pretty cool to be able to give to my church using my credit card, but I would probably like to be able to change it month to month depending on how much I make (I make a variable amount each month). So maybe an online giving form would be better in my situation than an auto-draft or other automated giving system.

I also might or might not use an “ATM.” It would really depend on where it was located.

]]> By: Toddhttp://ptmoney.com/automated-tithing-a-new-way-to-give/comment-page-1/#comment-2093 Todd Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://ptmoney.com/?p=553#comment-2093 Good topic, PT... and good advice for those who are not into the automated giving. I have not seen these ATM's you speak of. Interesting idea, to be sure. Good topic, PT… and good advice for those who are not into the automated giving. I have not seen these ATM’s you speak of. Interesting idea, to be sure.

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