Ways to Give

Cash & Checks  Cash and checks are the most common way donations are received by the church.   Our church sends out giving statements to ensure we are properly recording any gifts you have given. 

Electronic Funds Transfer  Giving electronically offers many advantages to you and to our church and it is EASY to set up!  If you would like to set up your checking or savings account to give your regular tithes and/or offerings through an electronic funds transfer, simply contact the church office. 

Online Giving  If you would prefer the convenience and privacy of giving from your home, then you may contribute via this website. You may pay by credit card or directly from your bank account.

Envelopes  Offering envelopes are located near the offering boxes.  Feel free to take a supply home with you. Any gifts received by the church in these giving envelopes will be tracked and sent out in the quarterly statement.         

 Personal Property Cornerstone has set up a special foundation to facilitate creative giving of vehicles, boats, collectibles, time shares, inventory, etc.  To find out more about donating your ‘stuff’ or offering a non-cash asset to our ministry, click here.  You will be directed to the Servant Christian Community Foundation website.  Indicate in the comment portion of the form that your gift is for Cornerstone Community Church.

Wills, Bequests & Estate Planning  A charitable gift can be given to the church through your will or other estate plans. Such a gift can be used to honor the Lord from the financial increase He has given you during your lifetime (Prov 3:9,10) and can benefit your church in wonderful ways.  This type of gift can also be helpful to appropriately avoid estate taxes.  If you would like assistance from our church or denomination with estate planning, call the church.

Life Insurance  Churches can benefit from life insurance policies. If the original purpose for a life insurance policy no longer exists, you can make the church the owner and beneficiary of the policy and receive a tax deduction. The deduction can be taken immediately and the amount of the contribution is typically the replacement value or cost basis of the policy.

Real Estate, Stock & Mutual Funds  It is possible to transfer property, stocks and mutual funds directly to the church. If this is done with property or securities that have been held for more than one year, the giver will be able to deduct the full fair market value and avoid paying any capital gain tax. If, however, the property/securities are sold first and then the proceeds are given to the church, the giver will still have to pay capital gain taxes to the I.R.S. A little planning in this area can help you take full advantage of the tax benefits allowed by the government.  Please call the church office on how to transfer for the best tax advantage.

Gift Annuities  Charitable gift annuities can be set up where the giver receives an immediate tax deduction on irrevocable gifts to the church, but will also receive fixed income payments from their gift for the rest of their life.  Please call the church office for more details.

Final Thoughts  Many of the ways to give mentioned above can be very effective if utilized correctly.  If you do not know a qualified Christian CPA, financial planner, or tax attorney to help with your financial plans & charitable giving goals, please contact the church office at to see if we can help you locate someone than can help you.