Why We Give
We encourage all of those who are part of our Church family to give, not as an act of penance or out of obligation. We give because we have been given so much in Jesus. Your gifts allow God's work to be done in this church, as well as in our community and beyond.
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
Give Online
We use Planning Center Giving platform. It's secure, simple, and user-friendly. It allows you to give via debit card, credit card, or through your bank account. You are able to make either a recurring payment or a one-time donation and pick which fund you would like to give to. Please contact us (office@cgbcsac.org) if you need help with online giving instructions.
"How to Give Online"
This system lets you give easily, set up recurring payments, log in to track your giving history, and receive email notifications. (Email notifications may take a few hours, depending on payment type.)
Three ways to give online at Chinese Grace Bible Church:
Smartphone App
- Download the Church Center app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
- Set “Chinese Grace Bible Church” as your church.
- Login or register for a Planning Center account.
- If the church already has your phone number, the system should recognize you. Your email address may also help link to your profile in our database.
- Click the “Give” tab in the bottom right corner.
- Select an amount, a fund, a frequency, and a payment method.
- If you would like to, check the circle marked, “Cover the processing fee.”
- Tap “Next.”
- If this is your first time giving, you will be directed to link a bank account or a credit card. This payment method will be saved. If you would like, you can add another bank account or debit/credit card. If you have trouble adding your bank via the app, try setting it up through an internet browser.
- Once you select a payment method, you will be navigated to the cgbc.churchcenter.com giving webpage. Click the “Give $___ now” button to complete the donation.
Internet Browser
Watch this video for a short demonstration.
- Go to https://cgbc.churchcenter.com/giving
- Input your amount, fund, frequency, email address, and name.
- Click “Continue.”
- If this is your first time giving, you will be directed to add a payment method (bank account or debit/credit card). You can save this payment method for future donations.
- If you are a returning user, you can log in to use your saved payment methods.
- If you would like to, check the box marked, “Add $__ to cover the processing fee.”
- Click the “Give $___ now” button to complete the donation.
Text Message
- Text the amount you want to give to 84321. Example: “$25.”
- Follow the instructions from the message you receive in reply.
- This method does not allow you to cover the transaction fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does each payment method cost?
Giving via bank account costs less, but you’re free to use whatever is most convenient for you.
- Bank account: 30¢ per transaction
- Credit/debit card: 2.15% of the donation + 30¢ per transaction
Giving via smartphone app or internet browser lets you cover the fees.
Can I still give through check or cash?
Yes. You can give these via mail (please do not mail cash) or in person when visiting our campus.
The church address is 6656 Park Riviera Way, Sacramento, CA, 95831.
Will this giving be combined with previous giving in my year-end giving statement?
Yes. Giving across the various methods will be combined for your year-end giving statement.
How does online giving help me?
It’s convenient. It also lets you set up recurring payments, give when you can’t attend, and track your giving statement and history.
In addition, it dramatically reduces labor for our staff and volunteers, giving them more time and energy to serve in other ways.
Do I need to be concerned about security?
No. All of our online payments are processed by Stripe, a large, widely-used, and highly-respected payment platform. Stripe uses the payment industry’s most stringent level of certification.
What if I have other questions or need help?
Please email office@cgbcsac.org, if you have any questions.
Mail A Check
Giving can be done with regular mail. All contributions can be made out to:
Chinese Grace Bible Church
6656 Park Riviera Way
Sacramento, CA 95831