Stewardship made easy with eGive!
New to Castle Hills Christian Church? We're not after your money. This page is for our members and friends of Castle Hills Christian Church who believe in the ministry and want to participate through their financial support.
Support the ministry of Castle Hills Christian Church with a one-time gift or schedule ongoing contributions.
Now there's an online option for contributing to the ministry of CHCC. Giving online through eGive is safe and secure. Through eGive you can make a one-time donation or schedule ongoing support. All you need is a checking account. Change the amount or frequency at any time. You're in control. Click on the eGive link to see more.
Click the eGive button above to give a one-time gift to Castle Hills Christian Church or set up regular recurring commitments to be automatically drafted from your checking account. You may set up a draft to contribute weekly, every two weeks, twice a month, monthly, or in any fashion you desire. This method is safe, secure and you won't have to worry about writing a check each week or mailing an offering when you are away. You can use this online giving method to tithe, contribute to our campaigns, or give towards any other purposes you specify. eGive!
Give Today!
Electronic Giving is now easier than ever!
But just as you excel in everything - in faith, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us - see that you also excel in this grace of giving.
Castle Hills Christian Church is offering its members the ability to give electronically (eGiving). This is a wonderful new tool that will help you grow in your walk with Jesus Christ. Now you can give your tithe, give to the Building Fund, give to missions , give to benevolence, or give an offering at the convenience and privacy of your home computer. You can choose to give: one-time, weekly, semi-monthly (bi-monthly), monthly or in any way the Lord leads you.
Many of our members enjoy the convenience of making utility or other payments electronically and now we can give to the Church electronically. This will help us in our giving when we miss a Sunday and help us to prioritize the Church in our finances and be good stewards of what God has entrusted us. It will also help us in being consistent and obedient in keeping with our commitments that we have made to the Lord, both in our tithes and our offerings.
Four benefits to eGiving:
What does the Bible tell us about giving?
1. You are taking a step of faith - When you sign up to eGive you are deciding in advance to faithfully give. God always blesses that kind of faith!
2. You will simplify your life - You won't have to remember whether you gave this month or need to send in an offering by mail when you are on a trip.
3. You will be helping the Church - Every person who gives through eGive makes our record keeping much easier. You will help the Church keep up its cash flow during summer vacation months and holidays.
4. You can focus on worship during the offering at church - You can focus on God while the offering is being taken. If you feel the need to place an envelope in the plate as an act of worship feel free to do so with "eGive" written on the envelope.
How to sign up for eGiving:
Online registration is easy. Visit www.castlehillschristianchurch.com then click on the eGiving logo. This will launch a secure online giving form for CHCC. If you do not have access to a computer you may schedule an appointment with Ronnie Morgan to complete your registration. Just call 210 344-7188.
eGiving Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to our most commonly asked questions:
Q: How can funds be withdrawn directly from my account?
Only with your authorization. Nobody can deduct money from your account electronically unless you specifically authorize it.
Q: Are electronic contributions risky?
No. An electronic contribution is safer than writing a check and it can't be lost, stolen, or destroyed in the mail. eGive utilizes the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network, which is a nationwide electronic payments system used by more than 20,000 financial institutions, 4 million corporations, and 135 million consumers. The Automated Clearing House (ACH) processed a total of 10.017 billion automated clearing house payments valued at $27.4 trillion during 2003 according to NACHA The Electronic Payments Association. As a result of this network, eGive guarantees an accurate electronic cash transfer from your account. To sign up for eGive you are only giving information that is already printed on your check. National laws, rules, and guidelines govern all Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) transactions. Over four billion EFT transactions are processed annually in the
Q: When would this automatic contribution be taken from my account?
On the eGive online secure giving form you can specify whether you want your contribution made one-time, weekly, semi-monthly or as designated. When the date you have selected falls on a weekend or holiday, the transaction will occur on the next business day.
Q: Can I test this by giving one time?
Yes. You may test online giving by selecting a "one-time gift" in the Giving Amount and Date section of the sign up process.
Q – I click on the link and nothing happens; what’s wrong?
A – When you click on the link, a new browser window is opened. If you are using a pop-up blocker such as the Google Toolbar, Norton Internet Security, or Pop-Up Stopper, the window will not open. Most tools will allow you to permit pop-ups on a specific website. In order to use eGive, you will need to allow pop-ups within www.castlehillschristianchurch.com.
Q: If I don't write checks, how do I keep my checkbook balance straight?
Your contribution is made on a pre-established day, so you can deduct it from your check record then and you will receive a general email reminder thanking you for giving to Castle Hills Christian Church each time your giving is posted.
Q: Why can't I give by credit card?
We chose to set up eGiving through electronic funds transfer rather than credit card for two primary reasons
1. With electronic transfer, your entire gift goes directly to the church. When using a credit card, as much as 3% of your gift would go to the credit card company.
2. Although many pay off their credit cards each month, many do not. We do not want to potentially put someone in the place of going in debt and paying credit interest on gifts to the church.
Q: How can I keep a record of the amount I have contributed?
Your bank statement will include an itemized list of automatic gifts given from your account. Additionally, we will continue to provide you with a personal giving statement for your tax records.
Q: Can I give to the building fund, missions and other special offerings? Can I pay camp deposits for my children?
Yes, just put the amount you committed or want to pay in the "Breakout of Giving" section on the sign up form.
Q: What if I change banks or accounts or want to change the amount of my contribution?
You can change your giving choices at any time, 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Just visit our website at www.castlehillschristianchurch.com and click on the eGive link.
Q: Is there any charge to me from my bank to give online?
No. Electronic funds transfers carry no bank fees and this service is free.
Q: Can I designate my giving online?
Yes, you can designate between General Tithe, missions, and building fund as well as additional accounts that you can write in yourself. The total is what shows as the transaction with your bank; however, the church receives the breakdown directly from eGive. You may give a special offering 24 hours a day on eGive.
Q: Who do I talk to if I have more questions?
Email Ronnie at Ronnie@castlehillschristianchurch.com or call him at 210-344-7188.