Generosity by LifeWay Giving Platform Available Free

In the wake of the COVID-19 coronavirus sparking churches across the country to suspend in-person meeting, Generosity by LifeWay is opening its digital giving platform to congregations immediately for free.

“Giving is one of the most significant faith experiences we have as believers. God is a generous God in so many ways to us and our giving in response to his generosity has been part of our worship since the very first family,” said Todd McMichen, director of Generosity by LifeWay.

Because of this, McMichen said LifeWay wanted to help as many churches as possible go digital with their giving during the coronavirus outbreak.

The “Special COVID-19 Digital Giving Plan,” which can be accessed at LifeWayGenerosity.com/coronavirus, provides any church with a custom online giving page that can begin receiving gifts within 48 hours.

With the offer, churches will pay no setup fees and no monthly subscription fees. The service does not require any technology or website experience.

After providing minimal information, Generosity by LifeWay creates and hosts the giving page, which the church only needs to promote to their people.

“Many small churches and church plants had not yet adopted digital giving as a practice when this global pandemic struck. And even those who have digital giving may only have a very small percentage of giving received through this means,” said McMichen.

To sign up for the free digital giving plan or for more information, visit LifeWayGenerosity.com/coronavirus.

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