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We are incredibly grateful for your faithful giving, which has allowed God to bless the Coosa Valley Church of God. It is only through the generosity of people like you that we can minister and support numerous vital ministries this year. We ask that you please continue to give to empower Coosa Valley Church of God to minister effectively within our community, across the nation, and globally.

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Ways to give

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IN PERSON - In-person giving is available during all worship services, and a secure drive-thru drop box is also provided.

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MAIL - You can mail your contributions to the church's address at 970 River Road, Cropwell, AL 35054. Additionally, you can set up automatic payments through your bank's online bill pay service.

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SECURE GIVE - You can conveniently use our online giving portal to make contributions via ACH, debit/credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. The portal also allows you to set up text-to-give and recurring donations.

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TEXT2GIVE ~ To use our text-to-give feature, simply text GIVE followed by the amount and category (e.g., GIVE $100 Tithes) to 205.642.8744.

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To give online, click any of the following options to be redirected to their respective websites or apps:

• PayPal Giving - be sure to text your giving breakdown to 205.642.8744 or fill out a tithe envelope at church.


• CashApp Giving


• Venmo Giving

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Bank Fees Explained

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With Online Giving, there are usually bank fees. We wanted to break them down for you so you can help CV save money and retain more of our donations.

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• Checks and Cash IN-HOUSE or the DROP BOX at the drive thru are always NO FEE.


• With Secure Giving and there are three options, ACH or DEBIT / CREDIT CARD / TEXT2GIVE. The ACH option charges 0.25 cents per transaction, regardless of the dollar amount. We encourage you to use the ACH option. The DEBIT / CREDIT CARD / TEXT2GIVE (205.642.8744) charges a 2.2% plus $0.30 per transaction fee. With Secure Giving, you can also set up recurring transactions.


• PayPal Giving is also NO FEE. Also, please set up COOSA VALLEY CHURCH OF GOD as your Favorite Charity.


• CashApp Giving charges a 2.8% bank fee.


• Venmo Giving charges 1.9% plus 0.10 cents.


• While some of these options do charge a bank fee, we encourage you to choose the option best for you and give faithfully to the ministry here at Coosa Valley Church of God.

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Giving Categories Explained

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Finally, we want each person to know what the categories you choose in your giving take care of in the operating, mission and ministry work here at CV.

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• TITHES ~ Insurance that covers all the property and buildings; Software used for the functioning of the church services and day-to-day operation; Many of the ministry related expenses, such as education, ministry related trips, music license and supplies, and Web Site and Domain; All of the Pastor’s Expenses, which include Education, Insurance, Taxes, Retirement, Salary, and Reimbursement Expenses; a majority of the Utilities for the operation of the three church buildings, such as Gas, Internet, Pest Control, Phones, Power, Trash, and Water; and our Tithe of Tithe that goes to the State and International Offices each month, which 5% for each of all the monies given in Tithes.

• GENERAL FUND ~ Basic supplies such as cleaning, copier and office supplies; items for times of fellowship and outreach; Sunday School and class literature; and some of the utilities not under Tithes.

• BUILDING FUND ~ Upkeep and maintenance of all our buildings, as well as starting in 2023, a Capital Fundraising Program for the Sanctuary Heating and Cooling Units.

• CV MISSIONS / MISSION PROJECTS ~ Missions are a big part of the outreach that CV participates in. We use the finances for the Missions Programs at CV. Some programs that we provide for include, but not limited to, are: Camp Utopia ($1,800 a year), Home for Children ($2,400 a year), and other General Mission Programs. Also, as a part of our Missions program, we have our Benevolence Ministry (we allocated $2,500 a year, but can change as the need arises). We at CV believe in providing a “hand up” to individuals who may need. All information for this Ministry Program is confidential and under the direction of the Admin Leadership Team and the Lead Pastor.

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