General FAQs about Giving Online
Q: Is it safe to give online?
Yes. In many ways giving online is safer than writing a check because an electronic gift cannot be lost or stolen. The security of the system is continually monitored by Fellowship One, our online database system.
Q: What types of bank accounts can I give from?
You can give online with MasterCard, Visa, Discover
Q: Are there any fees involved with giving online?
Not to you. You will not pay any fees with an online gift. In addition, online gifts are a more cost efficient way for the church to process donations.
Q: Can I make a one-time contribution?
Yes. The system allows you the option of making a one-time contribution or setting up a recurring contribution. For a one-time contribution, you can designate that the contribution should be made immediately or, for both one-time and recurring contributions, you can schedule the contributions to come out of your bank account on the date(s) specified by you.
Q: If I want to set-up a recurring gift, what are my options for frequency?
For recurring gifts, you have the option of giving weekly, twice a month, every two weeks or once a month.
Q: Can I change my personal information, or the amount, or the frequency of my gift?
Yes. You can change or cancel your contribution at any time before the date of your next contribution. Simply log in to the system using your user name and password and make the necessary changes in the system.
Q: Can I review my donation history online?
Yes. The site will allow you to view the complete history of your contributions, given either online or otherwise. Once you’ve created an account, you will able to contribute immediately. However, for security purposes, before you can see any past contributions, we must manually connect your online account with your previous information. This is a one-time process when you initially create your account. After that, you can view your history at any time.
Q: Will I still receive regular contribution statements from the church?
Yes. The church will continue to send year-end contribution statements to your address on file for tax purposes.
Q: When will contributions be taken from my account?
Contributions will be taken from your specified bank account within 48 business hours of the date you requested. This time frame allows for the contribution to process through your bank and the church’s bank. If the date of your contribution falls on a weekend or a holiday, the transaction will be initiated on the next banking day.
Q: Can I designate my contribution to a particular cause?
Yes, you can designate your gift to go toward offerings or other established funds. We may also add additional causes at specific times.
Q: How will I know that I set up my contribution correctly?
Immediately after submitting your contribution, you will receive an e-mail verifying your contribution.
Q: Will I be able to give to special Life Bridge campaigns online?
(Building campaigns, youth ministry offerings etc…)
Yes. During the times when campaigns or special offerings occur, you will be able to give a one-time contribution or ongoing contribution to support the given initiative or campaign with your designation to the appropriate fund.
Q: If I have additional questions about online giving that have not been addressed, who can I talk to?
For any questions, concerns or comments about the online giving system, please contact us at:
Life Bridge Church
20330 Superior Road
Taylor, MI 48180
Phone: 734-309-7870
Email: accounting@242community.com
You will receive a response from our staff as soon as possible.
