Church Tithing Software: Everything you Need to Know

When you move towards digitizing your church and using automated tools for church finances, you don’t want to neglect church tithing software. You may already be utilizing the text-to-give apps, giving kiosks, or church CRMs. There are many options available, but in this guide, we show you the benefits of managing your finances and tithing all on one digital platform.

Key Benefits of Tithing Software

Pastors who want to know how to accept recurring tithes, and save energy on fundraising to focus on their missions will find it one of the best integrations out there. Here are a few benefits to get you started:

1.      Simplify Giving Options

Technology is making our lives easier in every aspect. We must not take online giving for granted. When you ask your church members for support, and especially if you want it to be recurring, you need to make it as easy as possible for them to give. Software for tithing allows automatic transactions, and they can choose the date when they want their donations to processed.

2.     Giving Whenever, Wherever

With church tithing software, folks don’t have to be physically present at your services to donate. Perhaps they watch your sermon livestreamed from the comfort of their home. They can then choose to process their gifts from wherever in the world they might be.

3.     Data Security

Keeping your donor’s security in mind is essential. Once their trust in your management of funds is lost, it’s difficult to regain. A good church giving app will keep all financial accounts secure, and transactions safe. Financial statements and records can be accessed only by those with specific permissions.

4.     Insights and Analytics

Just like any mission, you need to keep track of progress, define your goals, and track the journey it took to get there. Church tithing software makes data a part of the process and gives you specific key insights on past giving, so you can plan for the future. You can set your budget, plan a fundraising strategy, and make better financial choices.

Matthew 6:2

So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.

Is Your Church Ready to Utilize Tithing Software?

It’s not difficult to find out if your members and potential donors are ready to switch to online giving. Simply run a few surveys to find out how many are already accustomed to using apps and digital tools. For instance, this could be anything from:

• Online banking
• Zoom conference meetings at work
• Digital apps for wellness
• Online subscriptions
• Bible apps
• YouTube videos for entertainment
• Parenting Apps

It might surprise you how ready your church is to merge digital tools with traditional ways of supporting your mission. Especially after the pandemic, people have realized how online platforms make life so much easier, and how much time they are able to save.

Before Choosing Your Tithing Software, Ask These Questions

1.      What Are My Giving Options?

Check the app’s speed, convenience, and intuition. It must be able to function on all devices, not be clunky and take up too much space, and must have excellent customer service.

2.     How Will My Church Benefit?

Look at both short term as well as long term goals. See where you are at, and determine where you want to go with your donors.

3.     Is My Digital Presence Growing?

Are you already utilizing other digital tools? For instance, does your church have a social media presence? Do your members know that you are upgrading to new digital tools? A tithing app will go hand in hand with other platforms you might want to introduce to your church.

4.     Will Tithing Software Ease My Workload?

As a church leader, your time is precious. In order to provide your congregation with spiritual guidance, direction, and inspiration, you cannot allow yourself to become encumbered with too many admin duties. Look for an app that makes your life easier, and more inspiring.

It is essential to know enough about what is available to you as digital resources. Learn how to leverage the online tools available to you, be aware of your options, and then you will know how to lead in a new era of giving and online growth.

Remember this: You must do your part to encourage faith-based giving, making it easier for folks to contribute and not feel pressured into donating. Giving to the church must be optional, and only when people trust your work, they will give cheerfully.

As you guide your congregation in the right ways and motives for giving, God will do His part to bring along the people who want to support your work.

Philippians 4:19

And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus.

Luke 6:38

Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

Discover more insights about online giving and church tithing apps, by visiting our Donorwerx resources pages, tools, and blogs for inspiration.