I've seen some companies try to push this, but Granger Community Church is the first place I've seen adopt them.
Check out Tim Steven's and Mark Beeson's blog posts on why they added them.
I never have cash on me. If it wasn't for online giving with automatic withdraw, I'm not sure I would give on a regular basis. I know that's bad coming from a Pastor, but it's true.
Do you think online giving and giving kiosks detract from the worship aspect of giving/offering/tithing?
Our church, Stevens Creek Church (www.stevenscreekchurch.com), has used a giving kiosk since 2005. It has been a great tool that helps people give to something they believe in ... their local church. Highly recommend it. Of you knew that I would say that ...
Marty Baker
Lead Pastor
Stevens Creek Church
Augusta, GA
If it is convenient for the members of the church to give electronically by all means provide a facility for them to give.
God loves a cheerful giver after all.