Let’s be real—church finances shouldn’t feel like a guessing game.

Some Sundays, giving is strong. Other weeks? You barely scrape by.
The finance team keeps telling you, “We can’t afford that.”
You delay building projects, cut programs, or hold off hiring staff.

And what’s the go-to solution? Another offering, another fundraiser, another plea for support.

That’s exhausting.

Ministry shouldn’t feel like you’re always running on empty. Your church needs financial stability.

The reality is, it’s not that people don’t want to give—it’s that they don’t have a system to do it consistently.

The System That Separates Thriving Churches from Struggling Ones

Right now, you’re probably relying on:
One-time offerings → unpredictable, fluctuates week to week
Big giving campaigns → lots of effort, but the money dries up fast
Last-minute fundraising pushes → stressful, unsustainable

If that worked, you wouldn’t be reading this. You need a system that creates stability.

That system is a recurring giving program.

Instead of constantly chasing donations, you create a culture of consistent, automatic giving—so money flows in every single month.

It’s simple:
Your members set up automatic monthly giving (just like they do for Netflix or their phone bill).
Your church gets a predictable stream of income—so you can actually plan for the future.
You stop fundraising from a place of desperation and start building from a place of confidence.

10 people giving $50/month = $500/month = $6,000/year
50 people giving $50/month = $2,500/month = $30,000/year

That’s staff salaries covered. That’s new ministry programs funded. That’s bills paid on time—every time.

You’re Already Losing Money Without Realizing It

Churches with strong recurring giving programs see 90% donor retention rates.

Compare that to one-time givers, where nearly 60% never give again.

That means right now, most of the people who give once are disappearing.
Not because they don’t care—but because there’s no system in place to make giving easy and consistent.

But when you offer recurring giving?
More people commit to giving regularly (because it’s automatic).
Giving goes up (because small monthly gifts feel easier than big one-time donations).
Your church finally has financial breathing room.

How to Set Up a Recurring Giving Program in Your Church

You don’t need a big team, fancy software, or a long, drawn-out process.
You just need a simple system that makes it easy for people to commit to giving consistently.

Here’s the step-by-step game plan:

Step 1: Anchor Your Program in Your Mission

People don’t give because you need money. They give because they want to make an impact.
Instead of saying, “Support our church,” say, “Your $50/month helps feed a family every week.”
Instead of, “Help us keep the lights on,” say, “Your monthly gift provides a safe, welcoming space for worship and community.”

Make it clear what their giving accomplishes.

Step 2: Make Recurring Giving the Default Option

If you make one-time giving the norm, people will default to that. Flip the script.
On your giving page, make “Give Monthly” the first and most visible option.
When you talk about giving, say, “Join our community of recurring givers who sustain this ministry.”
Use preset amounts ($25, $50, $100) so people can choose easily.

Example:
“For just $10 a week, you’ll be part of a movement that helps provide meals, mentorship, and ministry to those in need.”

Step 3: Make It Extremely Simple to Sign Up

People don’t complete things that feel complicated. Your donation process should take 60 seconds or less.
Mobile-friendly? Yes.
Fewer clicks? Yes.
Clear instructions? Yes.

Example:
Churches using tools like Tithe.ly, Subsplash, or Pushpay make it easy for members to set up recurring donations in under a minute—no friction, no excuses.

Step 4: Launch with a Church-Wide Campaign

If you build it, they won’t just come. You have to promote it.

Here’s what to do:
Pastor’s Announcement: “We’re launching a new giving initiative that will allow us to serve more, plan better, and grow stronger. Will you be part of it?”
Social Media & Email Campaigns: Share testimonies of people who’ve already signed up.
Give a Name to Your Program: “Kingdom Builders” or “Faithful Givers” sounds more powerful than just recurring giving.

Step 5: Keep Recurring Donors Engaged

The #1 reason people stop giving is because they feel disconnected. If you keep them engaged, they’ll keep giving.
Send a quick thank-you text after their first gift.
Share monthly impact updates—what their giving is making possible.
Host an annual appreciation event for recurring donors.

Example:
One church sent a simple email every month:
“Because of your giving this month, we were able to send 20 kids to summer camp. Thank you for being part of this mission!”

It reminded donors why they gave—and kept them committed.

What Happens When You Get This Right?

✔ No more starting from zero every month
✔ No more emergency fundraising to cover bills
✔ More money for staff, programs, and outreach
✔ Freedom to focus on ministry—not just money

This isn’t just a strategy—it’s how churches move from survival to strength.

And the best part? You can start today.

I break it all down in this video

Watch now and let’s build a giving system that works—together.