Every gift to Grace Fellowship is stewarded by our elders and carries the gospel forward — locally in Sarasota and to the nations through CTMI. Thank you for your partnership.
“So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.” — 2 Corinthians 9:7
Three truths we hold about generosity at Grace.
Everything we own came from a generous God. Giving is not a tax — it is a way of saying yes to the gift we have already received in Christ.
No guilt trips, no performance goals, no offering plate theatrics. The New Testament pattern is quiet, regular, joyful generosity — and that is what we aim for.
Your gift keeps the lights on, feeds the elders, cares for our neighbors, and supports CTMI’s work in more than forty countries. The reach is real.
Drop cash, check, or a giving envelope in the box at the back of the sanctuary. Checks: “Grace Fellowship Church.” Envelopes if you want a year-end giving statement.
Secure online giving through our partner. Bank transfer (ACH) and credit card accepted. Set up a weekly or monthly gift in less than a minute.
Mail to: Grace Fellowship Church, 4350 17th Street, Sarasota, FL 34235. Make checks payable to “Grace Fellowship Church.”
Every dollar given to Grace Fellowship is directed by our elders to the ministries of the church. Here is the short version.
Preaching, worship, kids’ programming, pastoral care, and the basic operations that keep Sunday happening.
Modest support for the elders and staff who serve the church full-time, plus missionaries we send.
Rent, utilities, coffee, and the building itself — the space that holds the family every week.
Benevolence for families inside and outside the church going through a hard season.
A portion of every gift flows to the wider CTMI family — strengthening churches across forty-plus countries.
Grace is not free — but your welcome is. Giving is for the regular church family. If you are visiting, sit back, listen, and enjoy being our guest.
Yes. Grace Fellowship Church is a Florida non-profit corporation and a registered 501(c)(3) — all gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Absolutely. Donors of record automatically receive a statement in January. If you give by cash in the box without an envelope, we cannot track that — use a check or envelope for the record.
Yes. Our online giving runs through a PCI-DSS compliant processor. Grace does not store your card or bank information on our own servers.
General fund gifts are the most helpful and give the elders flexibility to steward well. Designated gifts (missions, benevolence, etc.) are welcomed and honored within IRS rules. Ask us if you have a specific question.
Giving is handled with complete confidentiality by a small, vetted team. Preachers and elders do not know who gives what. Gifts never buy influence.
— Philippians 1:5
Every gift — large or small, one-time or recurring — is a quiet “yes” to what God is doing at Grace and through CTMI around the world. We do not take it for granted.