How do I give online?
Online giving is easy! To get started, you will need to create an account. Once your account has been created you will be able to sign in with your new user name and password.
Why give?
Everything comes from God, and everything belongs to God. Whether you bring your tithe as a step of obedience or contribute to a ministry as an act of generosity, your money will result in more return here than any other place in the world—a return evident in lives changed.
Your contributions will help spread Christ’s message of hope and healing to so many people and places—around the corner and around the world. From giving a single gift to scheduling an ongoing contribution, your generous gifts continue to facilitate God's great mission in Southern California and indeed around the world!
Should I tithe off my gross or net earnings?
Scripture doesn’t use the literal terms “gross” or “net.” It’s more important to note that the spirit in which we give is of greatest value to God. He tells us in 2 Corinthians 9:7 that “Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give; not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
Is online giving secure?
Absolutely. Security is our top priority. We understand that you may be concerned about privacy and security issues surrounding the use of the internet for giving contributions. We have partnered with Fellowship Technologies, a company that works with thousands of churches just like ours to provide a secure, 128-bit encrypted online system which is monitored and tested daily.
Is my information kept private?
Absolutely. The online giving form requires personal information which we store in a 128-bit encrypted and secured database. We do not rent, sell or share ANY of your personal information to ANY third-party for ANY reason.
Click here to read our privacy policy.
What if I forget my password or have problems logging in?
Click HERE to reset your password. For all other problems/questions, please use our contact form.
What methods can I use to give online?
For your convenience, you may use e-check or a credit card to give online. You may also use a debit card that features a Visa or Mastercard logo.
By using e-check, you can be sure that your giving to Discovery is not accumulating additional credit debt that can pose later financial challenges. Also, e-check has the lowest cost to Discovery for processing your gift. Because of this, we encourage you to use e-check as your online giving choice whenever possible.
If we want to help people get out of debt, why does Discovery accept credit card donations?
Used within the parameters, debit and credit cards can be an efficient tool for payments and purchases. Many people utilize them in place of checks or cash throughout the month, and then payoff the balance in full. For these people, we offer the option of using a debit or credit card to give. We strongly discourage those who have ongoing credit card debt from exercising this option.
Can I set up an ongoing giving schedule?
Yes, just follow these simple steps:
- Sign in to your account or create an account.
- Enter the amount you would like to give and then select how often you'd like to give that amount from the drop-down box.
- Select the account you'd like to schedule for your giving.
- Select the date you'd like to begin giving, or if it is a one-time gift, you may choose to give immediately.
- Choose either to give continuously or a fixed number of contributions.
- Choose a payment method from the drop down box and then enter payment information.
- Enter your billing information.
- Click "Schedule New Contribution."
- You're done!
Can I set up an ongoing giving schedule for more than one account?
Yes, simply follow the steps above to set up an ongoing giving schedule and repeat the steps for as many accounts as you'd like.
Are there hidden charges or fees to give online?
Nope. You select the dollar amount for your gift, and that is the amount that will be recognized as your donation. There are no costs or fees.
How can I access a record of the amount I have given?
You can view statements or add/edit/remove giving contributions 24/7 by following these simple steps:
- Sign in to your account or create an account.
- Scroll to the bottom of the window to view your giving history for the current year.
- To print your statement, scroll to the top of your giving history and click "Print View," which is just above your giving history. Finally, click "Print Contribution History."
Will I still receive a contribution statement?
Yes, we will mail a contribution statement to the home address we have on record at the end of the year.
What if I need to change credit card information, transaction date or the amount of a contribution?
You can edit or delete a scheduled contribution at anytime, including the credit card date, frequency and amount by following these simple steps:
- Sign in to your account or create an account.
- Scroll down to find the Contribution Schedules you have already created and click either the "Edit" or "Del" icon to the left of the contribution to make changes.
What if I still have questions?
If this giving FAQ has not answered your question, please use our contact form or contact the office at 805.522.1360.
