PayPal

GCA has never put a great deal of emphasis on collecting funds to support our ministry. Even within the church walls, we do not pass a plate or take up an offering. We have a box attached to the wall in the front foyer and allow every person to give according as they purpose in their heart. (2 Cor. 9:7)

We also have a PO Box where listeners across the country have sent gifts in order to defray the cost of our website and Internet outreach. The GCA site is not a commercial enterprise and we do not sell products for profit. In fact, we have given away countless CD's and books over the years because of the genersous support of those who were willing and able to help.

We've had several listeners suggest that we needed to add some sort of electronic payment system to our site. But, I initially balked. I didn't want people to view us as "just another church looking for money." But, as we explored the issue and talked to people about their perception of PayPal, it appeared that there were enough benefits to using the system that I changed my stance. For instance, it is a much easier way for our overseas listeners to send gifts. PayPal allows them to contribute in their own currency and we receive their gift in dollars. And, inasmuch as we are a cyber-savvy church, it seemed fitting that we would allow our listeners the convenience of electronic giving, rather than having to write and mail their checks.

So, if you'd care to make use of this new addition to our site, just click on the PayPal link and you'll be directed to the easy-to-use directions. If you already have a PayPal account, you just log in, fill in the blanks, and you're done. If you do not have an existing account, they are simple to set up.

Comments and suggestions concerning this new addition are welcome.