Online Giving

Give to a Mission Trip


To support others going on a mission trip, or to make payment for you own mission trip, click the link below.

Support a Trip

Resources


Give Now

We have an easy to use online giving platform. To give, click “GIVE NOW” below.

Give Now
Save Time – Register an Account

You can give without an account, but creating an account provides several benefits, including saving your personal information and payment options, viewing giving history, and creating recurring giving options. To register, click "REGISTER A NEW ACCOUNT" below.

Register a New Account
Automate Your Giving

An easy way to remain obedient with your giving is by setting up an automatic recurring gift. Click "CREATE A RECURRING GIFT" and follow the prompts to set up a gift every week, two weeks, bi-monthly, or monthly.

Create a Recurring Gift
Check Your Giving History

Once you register for an account, you will have access to your Giving History. Your Giving History includes all forms of giving whether by cash, check, or any of our digital methods such as online or a lobby kiosk. If you need to print an annual contribution statement, you can print a statement from Giving History. To check your Giving History, click “GIVING HISTORY” below.

Giving History

Other Ways to Give

  • WORSHIP SERVICES

    An opportunity for giving is part of each Sunday morning worship service. During this time of worship, you may give with cash or by check (payable to Highview Baptist Church). If you prefer your gift to be in an envelope those are usually available in the church lobby. If you prefer the traditional tithing envelopes, with your name and address preprinted, you can receive a supply by mail once per quarter. If you would like to request preprinted envelopes or you need to discontinue your envelope service, please email us at highview@highview.org or call the church office at (502) 239-7711.

  • LOBBY KIOSK GIVING STATION

    If you want to give on Sunday morning but you don’t have cash or a check, we have an iPad Kiosk Giving Station in the lobby. Log-in with your phone number, enter your gift and swipe a credit or debit card. It’s quick, simple and secure. If you only use this method occasionally, it becomes part of your giving history available for you to see online.

  • MOBILE APP

    Church on Sunday; Engagement every day. The Highview Baptist Church custom app allows you to stay informed 24/7 by giving you mobile access to events, sermons, and online giving.

    Online giving using our church app offers the mobile version of our website giving experience. Giving through the app is easy and secure. You can give once or set up a recurring gift. See your giving history anytime using your online login.

    The Highview Baptist Church app is available for iOS and Android devices. Search for “Highview Baptist Church”.

  • Text-to-Give

    Text any amount to (502) 200-8855. Quite possibly the easiest way to give.

    The first time you text a gift to Highview the system will prompt you to enter some personal info so we can match your gift with your profile in our church database. You’ll also need to provide a payment method – bank account or credit card. After the initial setup, all future text-to-give transactions will literally take seconds. Texted gifts appear in your giving history almost immediately. Create an online login to see your giving history anytime.

    All amounts texted will go to the general budget as your tithe, unless designated otherwise. If you want to designate a gift to missions or the building fund simple type the word “missions” or “building” before or after the dollar amount (with a space or without, doesn’t matter).

  • BY MAIL

    For all campuses, you can mail your gift by check (payable to Highview Baptist Church) to the following address:

    Highview Baptist Church
    7711 Fegenbush Lane
    Louisville, KY 40228

  • AUTO BILL PAY

    Many banks offer their customers the ability to have funds automatically drafted from an account in order to be mailed to a recipient (such as a church) on a recurring basis. Please contact your personal bank if you wish to pursue this option to set up Highview Baptist Church as a new payee.

  • STOCKS/BONDS/SECURITIES

    Appreciated marketable securities such as stocks, mutual funds, or bonds are a great way to maximize your giving because you receive an immediate income tax deduction for the full market value of your securities, if they have been held for at least one full year.

    How to Give:
    • A gift of stock, mutual funds or bonds are usually transferred electronically from the donor’s broker to the church’s broker.
    • Often your broker will have a form you use to give them instructions on what securities you desire to transfer. Call you broker for the required form.
    • Your broker will also need the instructions for how to send your securities electronically to Highview’s broker. To receive these electronic transfer instructions please email our church Operations Pastor, Chip Evans, at cevans@highview.org.
    • Once you initiate a stock transfer to Highview’s broker please let Joseph Merritt know so that we can send you the appropriate income tax receipt for the gift. The income tax receipt (which is a letter from Highview) is your official tax receipt. Non-cash gifts in the form of securities do not appear on your annual contribution statement or on the giving history available online.
    • If you have questions about gifts of securities, please email or call our Operations Pastor, Joseph Merritt at (502) 239-7711 or joseph.merritt@highview.org.

  • GIVING FUNDS/FOUNDATION GRANTS

    We are using the term “Giving Fund” to describe what’s known as a donor-advised fund. A donor-advised fund is like a charitable investment account for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations you care about. You can invest most any type of asset into a donor-advised fund and you are usually eligible to take an immediate tax deduction but then you can distribute the funds to IRS-qualified charities over a timeline you prefer (even over many years if you prefer).

    If you have questions or you’d like help with a donor-advised fund, please email or call our Operations Pastor, Joseph Merritt, at (502) 239-7711 or joseph.merritt@highview.org.

  • OTHER NON-CASH ASSETS

    In addition to stocks or bonds, you can donate real estate and business interests before the sale and reduce taxes and send more to charities. You can donate trusts, retirement accounts and cars. If you’d like to discuss the possibility of giving any type of non-cash gift please email or call our Operations Pastor, Joseph Merritt, at (502) 239-7711 or joseph.merritt@highview.org.

  • PLANNED GIVING & ESTATE PLANNING

    We are using the term “Planned Giving” to describe a charitable donation made at death as part of the donor’s overall financial or estate planning. For example, upon the death of a donor, a charity might receive a percentage of your estate value or be the beneficiary of a life insurance policy.

    Highview has formed a ministry partnership with PhilanthroCorp to provide comprehensive estate planning assistance to Highview members. To learn more about personalized estate planning assistance with PhilanthroCorp, visit the link below or email our Operations Pastor, Joseph Merritt, at joseph.merritt@highview.org.

    Legacy Planning

Giving Online

A short tutorial explaining the basic steps to make a contribution, set up an account, and configure recurring giving on our website.

Why Give Online?


Faithfully Honoring God

When you sign up to give online, you are deciding in advance to faithfully give. The Bible teaches that we are to honor God with the “first fruits” of our labor (Proverbs 3:9). By setting up a recurring contribution that is scheduled to come out of your account on the day you specify, you can ensure that your first fruits are faithfully given back to God (1 Corinthians 16:1-2).

Simplicity

You won’t have to remember whether you gave this month or send in an offering by mail when you’re on a trip.

Security

We utilize an encrypted secure website for our giving portal to ensure protection of your sensitive personal information and giving history.

Transparency

You have the ability to quickly see your online giving history directly through our giving portal instead of having to contact our finance department for a personalized report.

Giving FAQ


What does God's Word say about money?

The Bible teaches that everything we have comes from God and belongs to Him. Psalm 24:1 says, “The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.” God is our provider. Therefore, we are mere stewards of what God has given to us. Tithing is giving back to God what is already His. Matthew 6:21 says, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

What is the difference between a tithe and an offering?

The word “tithe” means one tenth. So, when you tithe, you give one tenth or 10% of your earnings. Tithing (10%) is the starting point of giving. Offerings are gifts given above the tithe. God has blessed some people financially who are able to give substantially more than 10% and still live comfortably.

Why should I give money to the church?

God’s plan is the local church. We work together as a church to reach those who need the saving message of the gospel. The money you give supports all we do, and without your financial support, the local church ministries could not be as effective. Malachi 3:10 says, “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.” By partnering together, God’s work is done more effectively.

How are tithes and offerings used?

Gifts are used to fund God’s work through ministries within our church, local missions partnerships, overseas missionaries, church plants throughout the United States, and cooperative ministries within the Southern Baptist Convention.

What if we believe we can’t afford to tithe right now?

Practically speaking, everyone can start a pattern of regular giving. Start now with regular systematic giving (e.g. weekly, bi-weekly or monthly). As the Lord blesses, you increase your giving until you reach the tithe and beyond. However, as a reminder, the Lord requires us to be faithful regardless of how much He has entrusted to us. Luke 16:10 says “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.” It is when we are having financial struggles that we can’t afford not to tithe. God wants us to trust Him in everything, including our finances.

Where can I find information about the church budget?

A copy of the church budget is available in the lobby at each campus.

What online giving methods can I choose from?

Online gifts can be made through drafts from checking or savings accounts. We also accept credit and debit cards.

How can I get a record of my giving?

The fastest way to see a record of your giving is to visit highview.org/give and register for an account. You will be able to view your giving history at any time. You can also request a giving statement from the church Finance Office at any time.

How do I update my bank account or credit card information?

Visit highview.org/give to manage all our online giving payment methods.

Can I test this system by giving one time?

Yes. There is an option to give a one-time gift. This is a great way to better understand how the system works.

I've signed up for the automated giving program but would like to change my preferences or need to stop. How do I do this?

You can make changes at any time by using the "Manage Giving Profiles" button on the sidebar. Once you login you can change any of your preferences or stop your automated giving. If you have any trouble please feel free to e-mail or phone the church office.

Is the church charged any fees for processing bank draft (ACH) or credit/debit card transactions?

Yes, every online gift generates a processing fee with our payment provider. If you would like to offset the cost of the payment processing fee, there is an optional checkbox on the online giving page that will add the payment processing fee to your gift so that the full amount of the gift is available for use by Highview.