Q.   How can I be sure that my offering will be counted when I give online?

A.   You can be sure your gift will be counted because the funds come directly from your bank account into the church’s account. There’s no chance for losing an envelope or adding the numbers incorrectly. Most accounting errors come from people—we take the accounting burden away and let people spend more time in ministry.


Q.   Is online giving secure?

A.    Online giving through Good Shepherds Bank is just as secure as giving your money in the offering—maybe even more secure. We use up-to-date security procedures to make sure your payment information is secure. All funds are transferred electronically to minimize the chance of transfer errors.


Q.    I want to give an offering to a special project or specific person. Can I do this through Good Shepherds Bank?

A.    Yes. You can designate gifts for specific projects or people just as you would on your offering envelope. And your church will be able to account for these special gifts easily.


Q.    I believe that giving is an act of worship. Doesn’t online giving take away from the significance of giving?

A.    We understand that many people are uncomfortable with online giving because they want to give as part of a worship service. We believe, however, that online giving is consistent with giving as worship. Online giving also makes better use of the ministry’s resources since the ministry spends less time counting the offering. For a complete answer, see “Online Giving and the Act of Worship.”


Q.    My church doesn’t use Good Shepherds Bank. How can I give them more information?

A.    You can send your ministry an email link to this web site by clicking here.