Giving & Stewardship
We are a give-first church because we serve a give-first God. That means we give first from the heart. We are faithful stewards of what we’ve received and live with gratitude.
Generosity encompasses everything in our lives—from how we handle our time, skills, energy, and money. While generosity is broader than money, often how we handle our money reveals what’s important to us. Jesus said what we treasure reveals our hearts.
“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
— Matthew 6:19-21
Ways to Give
Give Online
Set up a one-time or recurring gift on Gateway’s online giving tool, Nucleus Giving.
Check & Cash
Check and cash gifts can be accepted by mail or in our offering boxes in the multipurpose room or lobby.
Make checks payable to “Gateway Community Church.”
Mailing address: 42350 Tall Cedars Parkway, South Riding, VA 20152
Stocks and Mutual Funds
Stocks and mutual funds held for over one year may be given to the church with the giver generally qualifying for a charitable deduction based on the market value of the stock as of the date of the gift. No capital gains tax is owed on the transaction.
If you would like to donate securities, contact your broker and request that they be transferred to:
Charles Schwab
DTC 0164
Account #1452-7732
Account Owner: Gateway Community Church
Please specify the number of shares and name of the security being transferred.
*Important* If you would like to receive a confirmation letter from Gateway about your donation, please email us at treasurer@gatewaychurch.org and specify the number of shares, and name of security being transferred.
Cryptocurrency
Gateway has partnered with Engiven to accept cryptocurrency gifts from a wide variety of cryptocurrencies.
Matching Gifts
Many organizations, including government offices, will match your gift to Gateway. Find out if your employer has a matching gift policy.
General Giving FAQs
What are the various funds I can give to at Gateway?
The General Fund supports the overall function of Gateway. This is where the vast majority of gifts are given.
The Building Fund supports paying for improvements to the building and the mortgage.
The Missions Fund opens for specific periods throughout the year to support projects for our mission partners. To see what's currently happening in missions, visit our missions page.
I’ve never given before and the idea feels overwhelming.
Start small. Start with where you are. Begin with praying about one small step of faith you could take.
Consider checking out Financial Peace University (FPU). FPU is a practical class about taking control of your finances, getting out of debt, planning for your future, and living so that you can give generously.
How does Gateway spend its money?
We want you to feel confident that Gateway faithfully stewards the money and resources it receives. We strive to be transparent, wise, and prayerful in operating our church finances. You should know that Gateway maintains strict confidentiality over giving.
Each year, an annual budget is prayerfully prepared and presented at a community meeting open to everyone. Members of Gateway vote to approve the budget. Because we live in community, we decide as a community how to spend our resources. Our budget includes expenses such as building operating costs, payroll expenses, and the costs of running ministries such as family ministries, Sunday gatherings, small groups, and local and international missions.
We deeply desire to steward our finances in a trustworthy way so that each person can focus on what God is calling him or her to give with confidence that it will be used wisely to further the kingdom of God.
What organizations or missionaries do you support?
Missions are a priority at Gateway. Big or small, we believe God calls us to serve those in need. We support a variety of missionaries and mission efforts, both local and international. To see a list of the people and organizations we support, please visit our missions page.
Are there fees involved with the online giving platform?
If you connect your bank account with Nucleus Giving, there is a $0.25 fee added to your gift.
Gifts made with a debit or credit card have a 1.9% fee. (You’ll see it added at the end as a “convenience fee.”) The platform passes on the giving costs to the giver so the church receives 100% of every gift.
Can I set up recurring gifts?
Yes, you can set up recurring gifts every week, every two weeks, every month, or twice a month. You can also choose to do a one-time gift.
Who can I talk to if I have questions on giving?
Gateway's stewardship team, made up of Gateway's Treasurer and members of the congregation, would be happy to answer any questions. You can contact them at stewardshipteam@gatewaychurch.org.
Using your Nucleus Giving account
How do I view my gifts?
Go to my.nucleus.church and then go to "My Giving." For more detailed information click here.
How do I reset my giving password?
To reset your password, simply follow these few steps and you'll regain access to your giver account in no time!
How do I find a missing gift?
Missing gifts can happen if you've ever given while not logged into your personal Giver Account—or if you forgot to enter your email address at the end of a GivingFlow. Unclaimed gifts cannot be legally included in your charitable donations for income tax purposes until you claim them.
But don't worry! You can use the Receipt Lookup Tool to claim those gifts, add them to your giver account records, and add them to your end-of-year tax statement. You can find the instructions here.
How do I get a year-end giving statement?
By the end of January, an automated email will be sent to everyone who has made a donation in the previous calendar year and set up a giving account. The email will contain a link to access your giving statement.
If you have not set up a user account for giving at Gateway, please contact us at info@gatewaychurch.org and we can send your statement to you.
Let’s connect!
Interested in connecting with Gateway’s stewardship team? We’d love to hear from you!
You can also learn how Gateway is managing God's property and resources by accessing the Stewardship Portal for the latest financial information from Gateway. Please email us if you need access to this portal.