Online Giving Platform Information

Our Online Giving Platform is called “Planning Center Giving.” Below you will find several answers to questions that people ask from time to time.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do I have to change how I’m giving?
NO! We do not want anyone to feel like they have to change how they give. If you are happy writing checks or giving cash every week in the offering box, then please continue! We just realize that in an ever-changing world, we needed to offer additional ways to give. We realize that many of you will want to begin giving in this new way, and we welcome that!

Is it safe?
YES! The security of your transactions, as well as our accounts is our utmost priority. Our online giving platform’s security measures go above and beyond what many other online sites offer. If you’d like to read more about their security practices, you can follow this link; Planning Center Security.

In what ways can I give?
We will, of course, be continuing to accept Checks and Cash in the offering box in the church each Sunday; however this new system allows us to also accept: ACH Donations (bank-to-bank transfers) and Credit/Debit Cards

If you wish to start giving with Credit/Debit or ACH, you will also have the ability to set up recurring donations. This is a really nice feature. You can set it so that your bank account or credit card will be charged a certain amount Weekly or Monthly, depending on your preferences.

How Do I Set This Up?
Here is a video that can walk you through the steps.

You can give by clicking the “Give Now” button at the bottom of this page to be taken to our online Giving portal, or you can download the Church Center App on your phone from the iOS or the Google Play store, find our church by typing in FBC Albion, and setting up your giving in that way.

Have other questions? Let us know!