giving at calvary church

At Calvary, we believe that God has called each person to decide how much to give, and to do so sacrificially, faithfully, and cheerfully, while remembering that He rewards generosity.

We also believe that Scripture teaches the portion-plus principle:  Decide on a portion to give regularly, and on occasion, give a little more. 

What the Bible Says About Tithing

Pastor Lionel Young
How much should I give? Is "tithing" still required of Christians today?  Enjoy this article based on a sermon series from the book of Mark: "What the Bible Says About Giving: The Portion-Plus Principle"

giving options through Calvary Church

Calvary Church is pleased to offer several convenient, secure giving methods. Consider taking advantage of these options as you give to the Lord sacrificially, faithfully, and cheerfully through the ministry of Calvary Church.

1. Online Giving

This safe and flexible option is the most convenient way to give at Calvary.  This method allows you to schedule a recurring gift or designate a one-time gift simply by using your debit card or credit card.

2. In Person

Make your check payable to Calvary Church and drop it in the offering plate that is passed during each service.  When giving cash, if you prefer your gift to be tracked as a tax-deductible donation, you will need to furnish an envelope and clearly write your name and mailing address on the outside of the envelope. You may also drop a check off at the office Monday-Friday during regular office hours.

3. Online Billpay

Many individuals have set up Calvary Church in their online banking bill-pay service, in which their banking institution sends a check to Calvary Church. When using this method, you can note your account as "General Fund", "Building Fund”, or “Compassion Fund".  Use Calvary's business address: 1325 Evans Avenue, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383.  Make sure your online banking service includes your name and address on the check to receive proper contribution credit.

Will I receive a record of my contributions?

Yes. Calvary Church automatically mails an annual Record of Contributions for charitable giving tax purposes to those who contribute in excess of $1000 annually and to anyone else who requests a statement.  Records of Contributions will be mailed to your home address.  

Is online giving secure?

We've partnered with our web provider AMDesign and our online Merchant Account provider, Heartland Payment Systems, to take steps to ensure that the giving process is safe and secure from beginning to end.   All your giving data is secured by SSL encryption. SSL is an acronym for "Secure Socket Layer", a security protocol that provides communications privacy over the Internet.  It is the same technology used by banks and e-commerce companies such as Amazon.com to keep your information safe and secure during transactions.

How to Give Online

Online Giving is a convenient, simple and secure way to contribute to Calvary Church.  Give a one-time gift, or set up an automatic recurring gift using your debit or credit card (MasterCard, Visa or Discover).  

Click "Give to Calvary Church" to give.  If this is your first time, you will be asked to set up a user name and password for access to our online giving feature.

Give to Calvary Church

Through "Give to Calvary Church"  you can give to:

 The General Fund – the fund that supports the Ministries, Missions, Staff, and Operations of Calvary Church by which we are enabled to fulfill our vision and values. Your regular giving / tithe would be presented here.

The Missions Fund – a fund created to directly support the global partnerships and world missions initiatives of Calvary Church.  Offerings above and beyond your regular giving / tithe could be presented here.

The Building Fund / "Making Room for More" - a fund created to support the capital improvements and facility enhancements of Calvary Church, including the current "Making Room For More" Facility Expansion Project that was recently completed and in process of being funded.  Offerings towards your pledge for "Making Room for More", or above and beyond your regular giving / tithe could be presented here.

The Compassion Fund - a fund created to support compassion initiatives of Calvary Church as directed by the Elder Board that allow us to minister to those in need in our church family, our community, and around the world.  Offerings above and beyond your regular giving / tithe could be presented here.

Who do I talk to if I have more questions?

 Contact Josh Reasoner, Pastor of Administration at (219) 462-4026 or at with questions or concerns.

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