Giving is Transformational

As part of our commitment to steward the resources God has entrusted to us well, Covenant is transitioning to a new online giving platform called Subsplash. This change will provide a simpler, more convenient giving experience while also reducing administrative costs, allowing more resources to support our mission of Igniting Faith & Changing Lives. 

For the best giving experience, we encourage you to create a Subsplash Giving account. This will allow you to set up recurring gifts, securely save your preferred payment method, and view or manage your giving history at any time.

Getting started is easy—simply begin your gift below and follow the prompts to create your account. If you currently have a recurring gift set up through our previous platform, our Finance Team will assist with the transition and ensure your existing recurring gift is discontinued once your new recurring gift has been established.

Thank you for your faithful generosity and for partnering with us in the ministry and mission of Covenant Church.

Other Ways to Give

You can give in the offering plate or in one of the offering boxes on the back wall on Sunday mornings during any of our services, offering plates and boxes for special events, or you can mail a gift to the church office. Please use the following address:

Covenant  – Finance Department
1310 Old Spartanburg Road
Greer, SC 29650

 FAQs

Open your heart without opening your checkbook

Electronic Giving is the term used to describe secure, encrypted automatic methods for making contributions on a regular basis without the need to write checks, carry cash or prepare envelopes. Although Direct Debit Giving is the original and most popular form of electronic giving, the term is now widely used to describe Credit & Debit Card Giving and Online Giving as well. The following discussion provides a few frequently asked questions and is not meant to be an exhaustive list. Please feel free to ask any questions you have in advance of participating in the program.

  • One-time giving provides you a way to securely make a single contribution through whatever means you select (Credit or Debit Card or Checking, etc.).

  • Recurring giving provides you a way to establish ongoing contributions that are securely transferred automatically from your credit or debit card, checking or savings account directly to the church’s bank account. This is for members with an Realm login only.

  • Recurring giving is all about convenience for you and consistency for the church. Electronic giving eliminates frequent check writing and helps members stay on track with pledges even when they are unable to attend services. The church in turn benefits from much-needed donation consistency and a reduction in the volume of check and cash contributions that must be handled and manually processed in the church office.

  • First, you log-in your information through the Member Portal and then establish the amount you wish to contribute on a regular basis. You then select the method of contribution that you’d like to use: Credit or Debit Card or Bank Account info for Checking or Savings. Checking or savings contributions are then transferred through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network—the same network already used by families to make mortgage and utility payments or to receive payroll earnings and Social Security income. Direct debit goes by other names including Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), automatic payment, or simply, ACH.

  • A debit to your card or account on the date(s) you select when you set up your account. You can determine the preferred frequency (weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.).

  • Since your contribution is made at a pre-established time, you simply record it in your check register on the appropriate date. Electronic contributions will appear on your bank or credit card statement. Additionally, with each contribution you can print a receipt for your records. At the end of each calendar year, you will receive an electronic giving statement for use in filing taxes.

  • Your bank statement will show an itemized list of electronic transactions that can be used as proof of your contributions. Also, after your transaction is posted by the church you can view through the Member Portal.

  • It is certainly less risky than writing checks or carrying cash to church. To process electronic donations, the church uses Vanco Payment Solutions – an established and highly regarded company that moves funds directly from a church members account to the designated church account.

  • It costs you nothing and it costs the church very little. It is the lowest cost method of transferring funds.

  • You may establish your Credit Card as a form of payment to complete your contribution to Covenant. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. There is a processing fee charged to the church by the banks for processing your Credit Card. This fee is equivalent to around 3% of your total contribution. You may want to take that into consideration when electing to use this method of payment.

  • You may establish your Credit Card as a form of payment to complete your contribution to the Covenant. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. There is a processing fees charged to the church by the banks for processing your Credit Card. This fee is equivalent to around 3% of your total contribution. You may want to take that into consideration when electing to use this method of payment.

  • You can cancel your authorization at any time by managing your giving through your account in the Member Portal.