From the Pastor's Desk

We are so excited to have Online Giving available for you through the web site. Recently there has been tremendous growth in this area for churches and ministries across the country. This form of e-commerce is being utilized with great effectiveness from coast to coast. We are excited to offer to you this form of financially supporting the ministry of the church as we are partnering with EASY TITHE. They are an online giving partner being used by many churches throughout the United States.

You will be able to complete some basic personal and banking information through our web site when you click the Online Giving button. It is clearly marked on the front page when you enter the site. You can be assured that all personal and banking information is completely secure and strictly confidential. The online information system utilizes 128-bit encryption that is the strongest form of data encryption (security) available today.

You will be able to customize the frequency and amount of your tithes and offerings to NDCC. Gifts can either be set-up to be regular and recurring (such as monthly or bi-monthly) or as one-time gifts. The contribution amount and timing of your tithing or offerings can be changed or adjusted at any time, and all gifts will be included on your annual contribution statements as in the past. You can also log onto your account and review your giving history at any time.

Your willingness to contribute through this new method has many benefits to you, as well as to our church. NDCC Online Giving provides you the opportunity to prioritize your budget in accordance with God's Word and increase your faithfulness by establishing consistent giving. In addition, a huge plus for the church is that consistent, scheduled Online Giving will strengthen the base of support for NDCC and allow the church to plan and financially forecast more efficiently. That has incredible potential for future ministry projects and expenditures. The cost to the church is quite minimal, and there is absolutely no cost to you, the giver.

Allow me to offer this encouragement: our leadership does not want you to go into debt to give to the church through Online Giving. Our Online Giving will allow debit card or credit card giving because it can not be set up to differentiate between the two. But my admonition to you would be that you approach this opportunity as a way to manage your checking account giving to the church. Debit cards are utilized through millions of daily financial transactions in place of paper checks, and I trust you will approach NDCC's Online Giving in this same manner. It is simply a different and perhaps more convenient way for funds through your checking account to be received by the church.

If you are able to manage your credit card efficiently and pay off your balance each month and not incur debt then that is a personal stewardship decision. Many people enjoy utilizing the benefits of Frequent Flier Miles and other perks their credit cards afford. But don’t do that at the expense of generating debt. Be wise!

I trust you will look into this fresh giving opportunity and consider setting up regular contributions to the ministry of New Destiny Christian Center! May God bless your stewardship, obedience, and support of advancing the Kingdom of God!