Stewardship
Stewardship is an acknowledgement that everything we are and everything we have come from God and belong to God. We are called to live our lives generously. Together as a church we are working to provide missions and ministries that are faithful to God's callings on our lives.
Each year we ask our members to make a pledge for the following year so we can form a church operating budget. The church's budget tells the story of how we fund all of the things we do from music ministries to senior adult ministries, Bible studies and Sunday school, youth and children's ministries, our planned giving to missions in York County and around the world, how we will compensate the church staff and maintain our building (which serves as a community center in many ways!), and so much more!
Each year, 10% of all received gifts is put into the following year's mission budget.
Thank you for considering how you are being called to support the church!
2026 Stewardship Campaign
“Together we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
-Ephesians 2:10
Please complete a pledge by Sunday, November 1 by clicking the button below.
What is a stewardship pledge?
Each year, members of Grace Presbyterian Church are asked to make a stewardship pledge for the upcoming calendar year. A member's pledge is a one-year financial commitment to support the ministry within our congregation, our community and the world.
Why are pledges important?
Pledges are essential to Grace’s planning process. Each year committees submit their goals and the estimated cost to achieve them. Once members’ pledges are received, the Session will finalize the budget.
What is an appropriate pledge amount?
The amount of each member’s stewardship pledge is a personal, spiritual decision. The biblical concept of tithing (contributing 10% of one’s income to the church and other worthy organizations) is a standard to prayerfully consider. Some members may be able to equal or exceed the tithing level. Other members will pledge at a lower level. This giving percentage table is a guideline for those who would like to move toward this goal. All pledge contributions, regardless of the amount, are gratefully received as an expression of a member’s commitment.
How are pledges submitted and what is the time frame?
Members are asked to complete and return their pledges on or before November 2.
There are several ways to make your pledge. You can complete the pledge card online, get a paper pledge card from the Sanctuary or church office, or call or email Jason Davenport, Director of Youth and Stewardship Ministries, to complete your pledge.
After I pledge, how do I give?
You can fulfill your pledge in variety of ways that work best for you in the months ahead.
- Mailing a check to the Grace Presbyterian Church office at 2764 Pleasant Rd. #10904, Fort Mill, SC 29708
- Bringing a check with you to worship service and place it in the white offering box
- Setting up a recurring electronic payment with your bank based on a schedule that works for you
- Texting GRACEFORTMILL and any amount to 73256
- Through the Realm app you can set up regular giving or a one time gift
- Making your contribution online at https://onrealm.org/gracefortmill/-/give/now
How can I support the church through planned giving?
Many individuals choose to include the church in their will, giving a percentage of their estate to fund the future mission and ministry of the church.
Suggested language for legacy giving can be found at the Presbyterian Foundation.
How do I sent gifts to the church from my IRA or other investment account?
Ask your agent to please include your name on any distribution and have it mailed to the church at: 2764 Pleasant Rd. #10904, Fort Mill, SC 29708.
Can I make a donation of stock to the church?
It is the policy of our congregation to immediately liquify all stock gifts through the Presbyterian Foundation and to receive the funds for ministries of the church.
To make a gift of stock, please contact Jason Davenport, Director of Stewardship at Grace, and he will initiate the transaction through the Presbyterian Foundation.
The following information will be needed to initiate the stock transfer to the Presbyterian Foundation:
- Your contact information
- The name of your transferring brokerage firm
- The specific stock ticker/name
- The approximate number of shares
- The name/fund number of the Presbyterian beneficiary or church, which in this case would be Grace Presbyterian Church of Fort Mill, SC.
Ways to Give
Realm is our online ministry tool designed for real time connection. Realm allows you to manage your profile and give online. Need a Realm account? Contact our church office.
Download the Realm Connect app from your Apple or Google Play store. Sign in with your Realm account to give. You should log in via computer before logging in via the app.
Text GRACEFORTMILL and any amount to 73256.
Text giving even saves your payment information for future use.
Place your offering in the white offering box at the back of the sanctuary, drop it by the church office, or mail it to our mailing address: 2764 Pleasant Rd. #10904, Fort Mill, SC 29708.
