Give Through
When you give to Frontline Bible Church, you’re partnering with us in equipping people to make an eternal impact. Churches don’t change lives. God changes lives! Then He shapes us to become Christ-followers who are willing to be the hands and feet of Jesus wherever we go, including on our own frontlines once we step out these doors.
There was a boy in John 6 who gave Jesus his lunch: 5 loaves and 2 fish. But he gave it from his heart…and Jesus fed thousands with it, then they gathered more leftovers than what they started with. And there’s the widow in Luke 21 who sacrificially gave all she had to live on. Scripture doesn’t say whether she died of starvation the next day; only that Christ commended her – again – for giving from her heart.
You can give in person through our Giving Boxes, by sending a check by mail, issuing a check through your bank or online via Planning Center Giving – our new, secure online giving provider. But you will need to download the Church Center app from GooglePlay or the AppStore for your mobile devices.
Trust God. Give what He lays on your heart to give, and watch as He changes the hearts of the world…beginning with your own.
Passing the Giving Plate at Frontline Bible Church
The Trustees would like to propose a six-month trial period (July-December) of passing the offering plate during our Sunday services. This trial period would allow the congregation to become familiar with the rhythm of collecting an offering during our worship time and would also give us an opportunity to evaluate how holidays, and special services impact giving.
Reasons for the Trial:
1. To Make Giving a More Intentional Act of Worship
Many of our regular attendees give through automatic online or app-based recurring donations. While these methods are convenient and valuable, they can remove the opportunity to consciously reflect on giving each week. The passing of an offering plate would create a dedicated moment in the service for us to pause, pray, and consider how God has provided for us and how our gifts support the ministry of the church. Giving is not only a financial transaction but also a spiritual practice. Passing the plate allows giving to be experienced as a tangible act of worship and gratitude, reinforcing its significance within the life of the congregation.
2. To Help Children and Youth Learn Generosity
When giving occurs exclusively through an app or automatic withdrawal, children and youth often have little awareness regarding the practice of tithing. Passing the plate not only provides an opportunity for younger members of the church to participate directly but also helps them learn the value of generosity and stewardship through active participation.
3. To Welcome and Accommodate Giving from Visitors and Occasional Attendees
Visitors and occasional attendees may be unfamiliar with our giving procedures or unaware of where the giving boxes are located. Passing the offering plate will provide a clear and familiar opportunity for those who wish to contribute during the service since many people who attend infrequently or visit on special occasions are accustomed to giving when an offering is taken. Passing the plate provides a simple and accessible way for these individuals to participate in supporting the ministry of Frontline Bible Church.
Evaluation Period
Six months should give FBC sufficient time to experience and assess this specific giving practice across different seasons of church life, including holidays and special events. At the end of the trial, we will collect congregational feedback and evaluate the level of participation and impact on giving patterns before deciding whether to continue, modify, or discontinue the practice.
FBC Board of Trustee Members:
Mike Riemersma (Chairman), Sam Deppe, Greg Terrell, Lynn Thomas, Brooke Kenyon, Debbie Grube, and Doug Essenberg.