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When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, I used everything you gave me.  — Erma Bombeck

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Online Giving
How is my donation processed? How much does it cost to give online? Who pays this? Should I increase my gift to cover the cost?
Watts Street uses PayPal Donations to process all online giving transactions. As a non-profit, Watts Street is only charged a very low rate of 2.2% + $0.30 per transaction. This cost comes out of the amount you donate and is not added to the amount of your gift. Of course, this means Watts Street gets a little less, so adding 2-3% to your gift (depending on the size of your gift) would help offset the transaction cost. Regardless, we are thankful for every $0.01 given!
What if I have a question about my online giving?
If you have any questions regarding online giving, please contact our church office at (919) 688-1366 or email us.
How do I know if I entered my information correctly and my payment was made?
Online giving will result in a confirmation notice after the donation transaction is complete and a confirmation email. Also, since our online transactions are processed through PayPal, you can always log into your PayPal account and check the status of transactions on your account. No personal financial information including credit card information is transferred to or held in any way through online giving by Watts Street Baptist Church.
Can I set up a recurring payment through my credit or debit card?
Our current website does not support recurring gifts by credit or debit card.   Alternatively, you can schedule recurring direct bank drafts by emailing us at finance@wattsstreet.org
How do I edit my information (address, email, phone, account info)?
You can always email us with updates to your information.
General Giving
If I give a donation to the church, will I receive a tax receipt?
Yes. Online giving will result in a confirmation notice after the donation transaction is complete and a confirmation email. For offline gifts, our Financial Secretary will send you a receipt by regular mail.
If I make a contribution to the church, how do I know where my money is going?
Please visit our SERVE page to learn more about Watts Street’s missions program and all the ways in which we give to various local, regional, and national organizations that help make the world a better place and shares the love of God with all people.  In addition to missions, contributions help to support the cost of paying our staff, maintaining our facilities, and funding our ministries with children, youth, and adults.  If you have specific questions about how your funds are used, please feel free to contact our Stewardship committee for more information.
How long will it take for you to process my donation?
Online gifts are generally processed immediately subject to delays required by our payment processor, PayPal. Offline gifts made by check or other arrangement are generally processed within a week. Please contact us for more information specific to your circumstances.
If I miss the Sunday service, can I still make a contribution?
Absolutely! You can always make an online gift.  You can also make an offline gift by sending a check to the church. By selecting the “Donate Now” button above, you can select either a PayPal online donation or an “Offline Donation.”
By Mail

You can mail your gift in cash or a check. Make your check payable to “Watts Street Baptist Church.” Please send it to the following address:

Watts Street Baptist Church
Attn: Financial Secretary
800 Watts Street
Durham, NC 27701

Text Giving

WSBC Text Giving through your phone is a way you can give to the Budget and Minute for Mission:

  1. Enter the number 833-631-0344 (save this number in your smart phone contact list as WSBC Text Giving)
  2. Send a text message to that number with the dollar amount (minimum $3.00) you are giving (e.g. $25). It automatically goes to the Budget Fund.
  3. To give to Minute for Mission, type MFM after the dollar amount (minimum $3.00) you put in (e.g. $25 MFM).
  4. The first time, you will be redirected to a registration link. After you complete the link, you will receive a verification text and a verification email.  After this initial donation, you do not need to register again; simply use the text number for future donations.
  5. WSBC will receive a confidential notification of your donation and you will receive a verification text and email each time you give.

If you have any questions please contact finance@wattsstreet.org.

Bill Pay

Initiated by you, through your bank or other financial institution.

Direct Debit

From your checking account, this requires an authorization from the Financial Secretary (finance@wattsstreet.org)

Stocks, Bonds, & Other Securities

Appreciated marketable securities such as stocks or bonds are a great way to maximize your giving. You receive an immediate income tax deduction for the full fair market value of your securities. In addition, you pay no capital gains tax on the difference between your cost and the fair market value. We will gladly accept these types of gifts. To ensure that you receive the proper tax-deductible credit, it’s essential that you email us or call (919) 688-1366 to let us know of your gift.

Charitable Distributions from an IRA

Members aged 70 1/2 who own an IRA may be able to make a qualified charitable distribution directly to WSBC from your IRA and have that gift satisfy a required minimum distribution for the current year.  Please contact your IRA Administrator if you wish to consider this giving option.  Contact our Financial Secretary (finance@wattsstreet.org) for WSBC information needed by your plan administrator.

Planned Giving

If you are interested in naming Watts Street Baptist Church in your will, or as beneficiary of your pension, mutual fund, or life insurance, please email us or call (919) 688-1366.

Volunteers are indispensable at Watts Street!  By living out our motto “Every member a minister” we are able to accomplish vital programs of care for our congregation and outreach to the wider community. There are many opportunities available to offer your time and talent, and you may want to volunteer only occasionally or on a more consistent basis.

You may want to learn more about how to CONNECT with our many groups for greater community and service to the church.  You may also want to learn more about how to SERVE with our many mission groups, partners, and affiliations.

We encourage you to contact our Gifts & Call committee to volunteer or nominate someone to for our various committees, ministries, and church officer positions.

Our understanding and practice of stewardship has joined a long list of world views that we have turned upside down. Stewardship for us is to wisely use the resources of time, energy, talent, and money to give thanks to God and life to our passionate belief that we are not here by chance. It is not by chance that our definition of stewardship does not include meeting a church budget.

As a church community, we approach stewardship by identifying throughout the year which ministries and activities engage the passion of the congregation, draw us closer to God, and build community among ourselves – locally and around the world. From this starting point, we are intentional in communicating what is being accomplished, how our activities are expressing God’s grace, and the availability of resources to execute what we set out to accomplish.

We are also mindful that Watts Street Baptist Church has an obligation to be a good steward of any funds entrusted to it.  We adhere to a system of internal controls over spending and financial management.  We also voluntarily invest in a periodic review of our financial processes performed by an independent, certified public accounting firm.

Members of Watts Street Baptist Church may request a copy of our most recent budget or ask general questions about our financial practices at any time by emailing us or calling (919) 688-1366.

Periodically, Watts Street offers a Personal Finance workshop designed to help you identify your values around money and your goals for household spending.  The workshop will include:

  • identifying your net worth,
  • creating a spending plan,
  • managing debt,
  • preparing your family for various financial goals,
  • preparing for retirement, and
  • establishing a charitable giving plan.

Learn more.

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