WHY GIVE?
Giving acknowledges that all we are and have is entrusted to us from God, including even the ability to generate wealth. God calls us to manage His resources according to His will and for His glory.
--Psalm 34.1, Deuteronomy 8.18, Luke 12.42-43
Generosity reflects a heart that treasures Christ and His Kingdom above all, one transformed by His generosity that responds generously towards Him and others. Giving also shapes one’s heart to treasure less things temporal and to become increasingly “vested” in what matters eternally.
--Matthew 23.44, 6.19-21, Luke 12.15.
YOUR GIVING MATTERS
By giving we partner with God in His work to bring Christ's renewing beauty to brokenness in our community and beyond. This is such a great responsibility and an awesome privilege, and we are seeing a significant impact. Click below to hear some of our stories and explore ministries we partner with financially.
WAYS TO GIVE
APP
An easy way to give is through our church app. You can also access sermons, small group information, and much more.
Click below to download.
IN
PERSON
Near the doors you will find a donation box or person standing with an offering basket.
Please make checks out to "The Avenue Church."
BY
MAIL
You may send check or e-check (through your bank's bill pay system) directly to:
The Avenue Church
2599 North Swinton Ave.
Delray Beach, FL 33444
Please make checks out to "The Avenue Church."
TEXT
To give via your mobile phone, text "theavechurch" to toll free number (833) 297 7700.
Or use the QR CODE.
other gifts
If you are interested in donating stock, securities, real property, or want to learn more about planned estate giving, please scroll down to the next section.
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
There are alternative ways to give that might better fit your situation and also provide tax benefits. These include:
SECURITIES: Appreciated securities or stock can be one of the most advantageous ways of giving. If your gift of stock is one you have owned for more than one year, you may deduct the full fair market value of the stock as a charitable contribution while bypassing all capital gains taxes.
REAL ESTATE: Gifts of appreciated real estate are like gifts of appreciated stock. Assuming you have owned the property for more than one year, you may deduct as a charitable contribution the fair market value of real estate while avoiding all capital gains.
INSURANCE: Life insurance is a unique way to give. To qualify, the charity must become the owner and beneficiary. No incidents of ownership should be retained. If the policy is paid up, your charitable contributions is generally the replacement value or cost basis of the policy, whichever is less. Ongoing premiums paid on a gifted life insurance policy also qualify for charitable deductions.
PERSONAL PROPERTY: Gifts of appreciated real estate are like gifts of appreciated stock. Assuming you have owned the property for more than one year, you may deduct as a charitable contribution the fair market value of real estate while avoiding all capital gains.
MATCHING GIFTS: You may work for a corporation that matches an employee’s giving to charitable organizations. Some companies will match gifts to churches for building funds and other designated projects. Please check with your company’s Human Resources Office for the proper forms.
To inquire about these and for other questions about giving, please click here.
is online giving secure?
The Avenue Church partners with Pushpay to make sure your personal and payment information is secure. Pushpay meets the highest level of security standards for the payment card industry. You can give online with peace of mind knowing your information is secure and your gifts will be well-stewarded.