Giving

ONLINE GIVING

Thank you for your support!

God provides for the ministry of our church through your tithes and offerings and your gifts are honored with faithful stewardship, ethical business practices, and accountability to our lead team and denomination. It’s more than keeping the lights on and the gears turning; it’s about personal worship to God and handing Him back what He already owns…and it’s about lives changing through the transformative power of the Gospel in our region and beyond.

We are grateful for those who give to support our ministries and missions.

“God loved the world so much that He gave…”

~John 3:16

We believe that giving is an integral part of our faith journey and the acknowledgement that all we have comes from the Lord.

GIVING OPTIONS

GIVE ONLINE

Giving online is safe and easy with Church Center. Use the link below or download the app.

Payment methods through Church Center include Credit Card or ACH*.

Give with Church Center

Download the mobile app

Church Center is available for download on both Android and iOS.

*ACH payments move money electronically from one bank account to another. They don't require credit cards or debit cards; they transfer the funds directly, even between different banks. Using this method significantly reduces the fees Orchard incurs, and so we highly recommend choosing this option, so more of your donation goes directly to Orchard.

Payment information is TLS encrypted and stored at Stripe - a Level 1 PCI compliant payment processor. Bank verification powered by Plaid.

BANK BILL PAY

Your bank likely offers a bill pay service. Go to your bank’s website and log on to your account. Find the “Bill Pay” tab and set up a one-time or recurring payment(s). Your check will be mailed to the church office.

Here is our address:

Orchard Community Church

8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura, CA 93004

CHECK

Make your check payable to “Orchard Community Church” and drop it in the offering box on Sunday morning, mail it to, or drop it off at the church office.

ORCHARD ACCOUNTS

General Fund

This discretionary money can be used where it's needed most. From keeping the lights on to supporting the ministires of Orchard.

Deacons

Your financial support for Deacons allows us to meet the hardship and financial needs of those in our community and congregation.

Thrive

Our vision at Orchard is to Thrive in this next season of life and faith by continuing to build upon established solid foundations pursuing God’s call with even greater passion and excellence. Fund are used for capital construction projects.

Local & Global

Funds go to support highlighed ministries throughout the year. The Easter and Christmas Offering is divided equally between Local and Global groups.

Online Giving FAQ

Why should I choose ACH?

When you allow your gift to be withdrawn directly from your checking account (ACH), the church is only charged $0.25 transaction fee. However, when you use your debit/credit card, the church is charged a 2.15% + $0.30/transaction.

How do I designate my offering to a Special Fund?

To designate your gift to a specific fund, choose it from the “Giving Type” choices.

We currently offer the following choices:

General Fund
Deacon’s Fund
Thrive Fund
Special Offerings (These options will appear on the list at different times throughout the year)
Easter and Christmas (These funds are split equally to support our Local and Global communities. Our Local and Global Committees decide the distribution of funds, which will be announced to the congregation ahead of time.)
Local & Global Mission Partners
Significant Sacrifice (Collected during Lent)

In the event a designated ministry ceases to exist, Orchard reserves the right to reallocate donated funds to a similar ministry need.

Can I split my gift to more than one fund?

Although you cannot “split” gifts, you can very easily give multiple gifts designated to different funds.

Can I set up recurring gifts?

Yes!

When using the online giving with Church Center, you can choose the frequency that works best for you. Choose from Weekly, Every Other Week, Monthly, or Twice a Month.

Is Giving Online safe?

Security Practices and Procedures at Planning Center

Security here at ChurchCenter is not taken lightly. Below, we'll outline both the physical and technical procedures we use to ensure your data is kept safe. Read more here.