Online Giving
In today’s connected and always-online world, many of us are already accustomed to online banking, paying our bills electronically, or making online purchases. Hillview Baptist Church has partnered with Church Center to offer you a way to handle your church giving in the same way, using a debit or credit card, or using direct electronic funds transfer from your checking account.
Tap the Give Now button to be redirected to the Church Center giving page, or download the Church Center app on your Android or IOS device.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get Started?
To start quickly, simply click the “Give Now” button above, or visit https://hbcspringfield.churchcenter.com/giving in your browser, and follow the prompts given.
Church Center also provides these quick instructional videos:
Does Electronic giving replace the regular in-person offering?
We will continue to collect an offering during our Sunday morning services, and if you prefer to continue to give that way, please feel free to continue to do so! You also have the option of dropping your donation into the offering box, or in person in the office during our regular weekly office hours. Electronic giving is simply an additional method for those who would prefer to handle their transactions electronically rather than with cash or paper checks.
What does it cost?
There is no required cost to you to use this new giving option; the church does cover those costs. However, we do encourage you to select the option to cover the transaction fees as a giver, because this will help to maximize your gift. The fees are slightly larger for debit/credit transactions than they are for electronic funds transfer (EFT, aka checking account), so if possible, you are encouraged to use the latter option. However, please give with whatever method you are most comfortable.
Can I schedule my giving?
Yes. You can customize a completely individual method of giving, based on how and when you receive your income – whether it be bi-weekly, monthly, or semi-monthly. By setting up recurring donations to be automatically debited from your account, it allows the church to better plan budgets and expenditures and provides a more accurate financial forecast. It also enables you to stay on the path of your contribution goals by ensuring that even if you are unable to attend church on a particular Sunday, you needn’t worry about remembering to make that contribution the following week.
Is it secure?
Rest assured that we chose Church Center in part because of their strict security measures. They have passed all the required tests to be fully compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS). This means that they are using the latest technologies available to protect against would-be data thieves. They process electronic donations for many churches in the United States and we feel comfortable in the security their service provides. Because Church Center handles all the details, nobody in the church has access to your personal financial information.
What if I still have questions?
If you still have questions or concerns, feel free to email us at info@hbcspringfield.org, call the office at 541-741-3711, our reach out to the pastor or one of our deacons after a service.