Automated Giving
Automated Giving - Our society is increasingly paperless while desiring accuracy and efficiency in the accounting of and allocation of our resources -- especially when it comes to giving to the Lord. We offer a way that you can give to BBC electronically through automatic giving, where you can transfer money from your checking or savings account directly to BBC without having to write checks. A link to the Auto Withdrawl Form is at the bottom of this page. The following are answers to questions you might have about Automatic Giving:
Q. What is automatic giving?
Automatic giving is an automatic transfer program that allows you to make contributions without writing checks.
Q. What is the advantage of automatic giving?
A. You can prioritize your giving within your budget. You can increase your faithfulness to God. It will save you time. You also help the church stabilize its budget.
Q. How is my automatic giving deducted from my account?
A. Once you authorize the transfer, your specified contribution is electronically transferred by your bank directly from your checking or savings account to the church's account.
Q. If I do not write checks, how do I keep my checkbook balance straight?
A. Since your contribution is made at a pre-established time, you simply record it in your check register on the appropriate date.
Q. Without a canceled check, how can I prove I made my contribution?
A. Bloomington Baptist Church will include your automatic gifts on your contribution statement and your bank statement gives you an itemized list of electronic transfers.
Q. When will my contribution be deducted from my account?
A. On the date that you select. You never have to worry about forgetting a contribution.
Q. How much does automatic giving cost?
A. It costs you nothing and it saves you time.
Q. What if I change bank accounts?
A. Notify us and we will give you a new authorization form to complete.
Q. Is automatic (electronic) giving risky?
A. Electronic giving is less risky than check contribution. It cannot be lost, stolen, or destroyed in the mail. It has an extremely high rate of accuracy.
Q. What if I try automatic giving and don't like it?
A. You can cancel your authorization by notifying us in writing at any time. Please allow 2 weeks for processing.
Q. How do I sign up for automatic giving?
A. Complete and sign the authorization form below and return it to the church office along with a voided check or savings deposit slip.
Auto Withdrawl Form
Download form, print and submit to church office.