Give
At Metro, we believe that generosity flows from a grateful heart, reflecting all that God has given us. Here are some key benefits of giving online, both for you and our church community:
1. First Fruits: Proverbs 3:9 encourages us to honor the Lord with the “first fruits” of our labor. Online giving makes it easy to schedule a recurring gift, ensuring that your First Fruits are consistently given back to God.
2. Simplicity: Our giving platform is designed to be quick and simple. Once your account is set up, giving takes as little as 10 seconds—helping you stay focused in worship without handling physical donations.
3. Accessibility: Online giving is available anytime, anywhere. Even when you’re traveling or unable to attend in person, you can still support Metro’s mission from wherever you are.
4. Security: Online giving is safer than cash or checks, as it eliminates the risk of physical theft. Our platform, Pushpay, uses the same security measures as major banks and is Level 1 PCI DSS compliant, providing you with secure and private transactions. For more information, visit Pushpay’s security page.
5. Supports Church Stewardship: Online contributions are automatically logged and deposited, allowing Metro to allocate resources more effectively. This means your giving goes further toward the church's mission and ministry.
“You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. ‘For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.’”
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Credit card details are tokenized and are stored on your device on industrial grade servers where this information is then encrypted. The security setup we have used is the same as many banks and is Level 1 PCI DSS compliant. For this reason, Pushpay is considered significantly more secure than many current giving types, including actually having a credit card physically present.
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You can give online via from the following...
ACH transaction from your bank account
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Discover
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Yes, but not to you. You will not pay any fees with an online gift, unless you elect to pay the transaction fee on behalf to the church. In addition, online gifts are a more cost efficient way for the church to process donations.
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Of course! The system gives you the option of either making a one-time contribution or setting up a recurring contribution.
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For recurring gifts, you have the option of giving weekly, every two weeks, every month, or every 1st & 15th of the month.
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Yes! You can change or cancel your contribution at any time before the date of your next contribution. Simply log in to your Pushpay account and make the necessary changes.
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Yes! The site will allow you to view the complete history of your Pushpay contributions.
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Yes! The church will continue to send year-end contribution statements to your address on file for tax purposes.
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Contributions will be taken from your specified bank account within 48 business hours of the date you requested. This time frame allows time 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.
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Yes, you can designate your gift to go toward tithes & offerings, our building fund and we may also add additional causes at specific times throughout the year (e.g. Christmas Offering).
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Immediately after submitting your contribution, you will receive an e-mail verifying your contribution.
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No. Any browser will work.
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During times when these campaigns are occurring, you will be able to give a one-time contribution to support the given initiative or campaign.
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For any questions, concerns or comments about the online giving system, please contact us at info@emetro.org. You will receive a response from our staff as soon as possible.
Security
If you're concerned about online security, please check out Pushpay's security and compliance page, to give you confidence that you can give securely online - https://pushpay.com/security.
Our Policies
Your information is held securely by Pushpay. This information will remain private and will never be given away to third parties, other than to process your scheduled contributions.
You can schedule new contributions, modify or cancel your contributions at any time prior to the date they are scheduled by logging into your account - https://pushpay.com/login.
Once your contribution has been processed, however, it cannot be cancelled (read this article for more information).
If you have any problems or questions related to this, please contact us at info@emetro.org.
For more information regarding giving at Metro, contact info@emetro.org.