Generosity is a hallmark of life in the kingdom of God. As disciples of Jesus, we are called to live generously, by giving ourselves away for the sake of others. It’s through the generosity of God’s people that ministry is made possible.
As a church, we strive to steward the resources that have been given to us with wisdom and transparency.
In that spirit, let us share a bit about the processes and people involved with keeping our financial stewardship above board. If you’d like to hear a sermon about these details from November 2024, CLICK HERE.
WHO IS INVOLVED
Our finances are monitored and managed by a lot of wonderful people. The more wise-eyes that review our books, the healthier our financial stewardship will be.
Parish Council – this is a 12-person elected board that helps oversee the strategic direction of the church and its business affairs.
SYSTEMS IN PLACE
REVENUE
Christ Church revenue consists of contributions from its parishioners. We track donations received for annual reporting to its donors for tax reporting purposes.
Donations are received through three primary means:
- Cash: Cash donations are double-counted and verified, signed, and deposited by a 3rd person who wasn’t an initial counter.
- Checks: Checks received are fed through an eDeposit scanner and deposited directly into our Central Bank account.
- Online: Donations given online use a third-party provider that directly inputs money into our bank account.
EXPENSES
Christ Church operates on an annual budget, which is aggregated by the Executive Director of Finance & Business Operations, approved by the Parish Council, and presented to the congregation at our annual meeting in January.
Any non-budgeted expenditures in excess of 0.5% of our total budget must be approved by the Parish Council.
Check payments are processed by our Executive Director of Finance & Business Operations or Accountant and signed by an authorized signer, which does not include either of the aforementioned staff. Checks over $2,500 must have two signers, and the Treasurer reviews payments quarterly.
Finally, expenses paid via credit card are reconciled monthly through a third-party app.
FAQ’s
Below are a few of our other most frequently asked questions:
Q: Is it safe to give online?
Q: Is it safe to give online?
Yes, we use a completely secure system call Planning Center Giving powered by Stripe.
Q: What methods can I use for my giving?
Q: What methods can I use for my giving?
You can give online directly from your bank or via credit card. You can also give via cash or check by sending it to us at 5500 W 91st Street, Overland Park, KS 66207. Finally, you can give a gift of stocks, bonds or through your IRA; simply contact our Executive Director of Finance & Business Operations, Sammie Brundage (sammie@christchurchkc.org), for information.
Q: Are there any fees involved with giving online?
Q: Are there any fees involved with giving online?
You will not be charged a fee to make an online gift. Those who give via credit card are given the option to pay the related card fees.
Q: Can I make a one-time contribution?
Q: Can I make a one-time contribution?
Yes. The system allows you the option of either 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 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 frequency options?
Q: If I want to set-up a recurring gift, what are my frequency options?
For recurring gifts, you have the option of giving monthly, weekly, every other week, or twice monthly.
Q: Can I change my personal information, amount or frequency of my gift once I have set it up?
Q: Can I change my personal information, amount or frequency of my gift once I have set it up?
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?
Q: Can I review my donation history online?
Q: Will I still receive regular contribution statements from the church?
Q: Will I still receive regular contribution statements from the church?
Yes. The church will continue to send quarterly contribution statements to your address on file for tax purposes.
Q: When will contributions be taken from my account?
Q: When will contributions be taken from my bank account?
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.
Q: How will I know that I set up my gift correctly?
Q: How will I know that I set up my gift correctly?
Immediately after submitting your contribution, you will receive an e-mail verifying your contribution.