Online/Simply Giving

Already do simply giving? Click here to update your online giving choices. A paper form is available here.

Bill Pay

This option creates no fees for the church, and allows your bank to send a check to the church from your account. Work with your bank to determine an amount and frequency that work for you. Please list your envelope number in the “account number” section, and list your designation(s) in the memo line.

Text

Text "SOTV" to 73256.

In Person

We take an offering at each worship gathering. If you give on a regular basis with cash or personal checks, please consider using an envelope that has a number assigned to your name. To receive envelopes, contact Dawn.

QCDs (Qualified Charitable Distributions)

For individuals aged 70 ½ or older, you can direct all or a portion of your RMDs (required minimum distributions) from your individual retirement accounts to the church tax free.

Stock Gifts

The process of transferring stock is very easy and you can download the instructions to learn more. Please contact the financial office at 952.432.6351 before you begin any paperwork to initiate a transfer or sign your stock certificates.

Planned Giving

You can support our ministry directly or through a bequest, IRA or retirement benefit plan, life insurance, stocks, bonds, or other assets.

General Fund

This is our primary fund. The General Fund provides a strong operational base, and supports ministries in our church and in our local and global community.

Capital Fund

Our Capital Fund supports our monthly mortgage, facility improvements, and priorities established in our Capital Campaign (debt reduction and special facility and outreach projects).

Endowment

Shepherd of the Valley's mission is supported in perpetuity using earned income on Endowment Fund investments. Learn more.

Designated Giving

Through designated giving, you can support a specific ministry or need in the church.