Why We Give
We serve a God who is lavish in His generosity. We give because He gave. Our generous giving is rooted in an unquenchable desire to spread the fame of God and join Him in meeting the needs of our church, our community and the world. We give joyfully because Jesus, for the joy set before Him, gave Himself for us. God loves joyful givers because it reflects His own generous heart. We give sacrificially because Jesus has given sacrificially. Though He was rich, He became poor for our sake, so that we, through His poverty, might become rich. We give regularly to follow the Old Testament and Early Church’s example of consistent giving. This helps Anchor properly budget for how it will enter into the mission of making the glory and gospel of God known locally, nationally, and globally.
When I give to Anchor, where does the money go?
Simply put, mission requires money. Your generosity makes mission and discipleship happen. Every dollar you contribute fuels the preaching of the Word, equipping of the saints, overseas missionaries, and church planters locally and abroad. It also covers our operating expenses (like our lease, kids curriculum, and Cheez-Its) and staffing needs.
How can I give?
Giving at Anchor is simple and secure. There are several different options. You can bring cash or check to any of our gatherings, or you can give by credit card via our secure online portal.
What if I don’t have enough to give?
Giving to your church can be a daunting commitment! However, God promises that bountiful sowing will reap bountiful blessing. We all must learn to trust that God is faithful to provide. Seek His guidance in how much you should give and He will surely honor your generous obedience. Setting aside 10% of your earnings is a great place to start as a steward of what God has given you.
What are the guidelines for financial integrity at Anchor?
The elders (both paid and unpaid) of Anchor oversee and lead the church in the management and use of our finances. They are assisted by the Finance Team. The Elders review and analyze regular budgets and financial statements in an effort to support the mission of Anchor. These teams are tasked with ensuring that adequate controls are in place to safeguard the church’s financial resources, protect the reputation of the church, and be utterly transparent with Anchor’s financial practices.
We maintain strict confidentiality about our donors and do not sell or publish this information.
We maintain strict confidentiality about our donors and do not sell or publish this information.
How can I track my giving for tax purposes?
Year-end Giving Statements will be sent to each donor, each year by January 31. These statements will be delivered via email or postal mail.
Other Ways To Give
Give Online
We are partnering with Subsplash's secure giving platform to accept one-time or recurring donations online via credit card, debit card, or ACH. Please note that online giving always incurs a small fee, which is absorbed by Anchor. Would you please consider covering this fee to maximize the effectiveness of your gift to Anchor?
Give Through the App
Did you know that a significant portion of our giving comes through our App? Download the Anchor Church App, and click on the Giving tab to give.
Mail A Check
You can mail a check or drop one off in our offering boxes on Sunday. Checks can be made to Anchor Church and our mailing address is 249 Central Park Avenue, Suite 300-45, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.
Online Banking
Many of our people have set up an automatic BillPay to Anchor Church from their Bank’s Online Banking platform. If you’d like to set up a payment with your bank to send us a one-time or recurring donation, they can be made to Anchor Church and mailed to 249 Central Park Avenue, Suite 300-45, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.
Support Anchor Through Your Shopping!
Amazon Smile
Visit smile.amazon.com, select Anchor Church of Hampton Roads, and start shopping! Each time you shop through amazon, make sure to use the smile.amazon.com URL for Anchor to receive a charitable donation from Amazon.
Kroger
Sign in to your Kroger Rewards account here and link your Shoppers Card to Anchor Church of Hampton Roads. Selecting the organization that you wish to support is as simple as updating the Kroger Community Rewards selection on your digital account.