Worship Through Giving

At Highview, we have one mission: seeing people come to know and follow Jesus. As one church with multiple campuses, we are able to serve that God-given purpose more efficiently and effectively than any one campus could alone. When you give to Highview, your gift is tagged to the campus you have most-recently visited but does not stay only there– it goes to support new and developing campuses, and ministry across Louisville and around the world.

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Make an online gift via credit card, bank draft, or Apple Pay. Options are available to make your gift recurring. Learn more about ways to give further down this page.
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Our Giving Philosophy

God created and owns all material goods.

He is generous to give us life, breath, and everything we have. God is the source of all blessing. (Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:27, Colossians 1:16-17, Revelation 4:11).

God held nothing back in order to rescue us from our sin.

God gave everything– his own son Jesus, the only one truly God and truly man, who lived a full life without any sin, died an unjust death, and rose from the dead three days later, to pay in full all debt of sin for any who would repent and believe in Jesus. (John 3:16, Romans 5:8)

We worship through giving our first and best.

As an overflow of gratefulness for God’s generosity towards us, we respond by willingly giving from all that we have been given, so that people can know and follow Him (2 Corinthians 9:6-7 and Isaiah 53:10). We are reminded to “honor the LORD with your wealth and with the first fruits of all your produce” (Proverbs 3:9). We believe that 10% is not the finish line, and that Jesus encourages his disciples to give sacrificially from all resources that we have been entrusted with (Matthew 12:44). We believe that it is sinful to hold back our gifts from God because it reveals that we do not believe that eternal treasures are more significant than earthly treasures, and often leads to further sin. (Genesis 4:2-5, Matthew 6:19-21, and 1 Timothy 6:6-19).

We give to the local church to join in God’s mission.

Because the Church is His bride (Revelation 19:7-8) and is instituted by God to carry out His mission of His glory going forth to the nations, we give to our local church to support the fulfillment of that mission. (Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8)

Ways to Give

Online Giving

By setting up a recurring gift online, at one of our kiosks in the lobby at many campuses, or through your bank, you are developing a discipline of giving intentionally and sacrificially in obedience to God’s Word (Hebrews 13:12-16). You may also receive tax-deductible credit for any gifts.

Cash/Check Giving

You are always welcome to give cash or check in-person at any of our campuses, often in a secure lockbox in designated areas of the lobby. You may also receive tax-deductible credit for any gifts.

Other Ways to Give

To make a gift using any of the methods below, contact Highview's Finance Office by e-mailing finance@highview.org.

  • Stock Gifts

    You can support the mission of Highview by donating stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. You may also receive tax-deductible credit for any gifts.

  • IRA Charitable Distributions

    If you are over 70-1/2 years old, then you may distribute directly from your IRA to Highview Baptist Church up to $100,000 and exclude the contributed amount from your gross income for tax purposes. This amount can be counted toward the IRA’s annual required minimum distribution (RMD). We recommend discussing this kind of gift with your financial and/or tax advisor to evaluate your particular situation and confirm any tax benefits.

  • Charitable Remainder Trust

    Donor-advised funds often have a particularly beneficial tax benefit. A donor may receive a full tax deduction in one year but spread-out gifts made to non-profits like Highview across multiple years by recommending to the Charitable Remainder Trust administrator a gift.

  • Estate Plans

    You can plan today to support ministry beyond your own lifetime by naming Highview in your will or estate. Highview also provides members a free will and estate planning in partnership with NetLaw and Philanthrocorp.

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  • Wills/Bequests

    You can name Highview Baptist Church in your will or revocable living trust as a beneficiary, and your estate can receive an income tax deduction for the value of your bequest. A bequest written in a will or revocable living trust can be made for either a percentage or an amount.

  • Life Insurance

    You can name Highview Baptist Church as beneficiary of part or all of your life insurance policy. You can also choose to make Highview the owner of a life insurance policy that is no longer needed. When Highview is made owner, you may receive a tax deduction for the amount of premiums you continue paying each year. If the policy is whole life, you may receive an immediate tax deduction for the cash value amount. We recommend discussing this kind of gift with your financial and/or tax advisor to evaluate your particular situation and confirm any tax benefits.

  • Retirement Accounts

    You can name Highview Baptist Church as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or other qualified retirement plans. Any amounts remaining in your plan, free of income and estate tax, will transfer to Highview. We recommend discussing this kind of gift with your financial and/or tax advisor to evaluate your particular situation and confirm any tax benefits.

  • Real Estate

    Gifts of real estate may also be accepted, depending on the circumstances. You often can maximize tax savings by giving appreciated real estate to Highview before the sale. We recommend discussing this kind of gift with your financial and/or tax advisor as well as a trusted realtor to evaluate your particular situation and confirm any tax benefits.

Financial Accountability

  • ECFA Accreditation

    Highview is also accredited by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, a prominent nonprofit reviewing churches and other ministries financial integrity and accountability. We abide by ECFA’s Seven Standards which focus on our financial transparency, board governance, and stewardship of charitable gifts.

    Learn more about ECFA
  • Finance Committee & Transparency in Budgeting

    Highview is served by a Finance Committee, made up exclusively of members, who review monthly financial statements by campus, discuss current and planned spending, and provide advice and accountability to Highview’s leadership throughout the year. But, even before a dollar is spent, both the Finance Committee and Staff Development Committee meet in November each year to review, make changes, and determine staff compensation and detailed campus budgets in coordination with staff for our church as a whole.

  • Independent Oversight & Auditing

    Highview annually goes through a rigorous external financial audit. We hire an outside accounting firm that comes on-site to review accounting processes and procedures, interview staff, and report directly to the Finance Committee. Auditors have full access to our accounting software to ensure proper reporting and use of funds. Highview has received clean, unmodified audit opinions for many years in a row.

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Questions

  • What if I can't give sacrificially?

    We recognize it is a difficult step to give sacrificially and admire your desire to give for God’s mission. The best way to start is to see what you can sacrifice from your personal budget and begin to give that. At least at the beginning of each year, set time aside to pray and seek how you can become more sacrificial what God wants you to give

  • What if I don't have a plan for my money and need help?

    We know many of us were not taught how to manage money and often make money decisions that hurt. If you need to develop a plan for your money (personal budget), we have knowledgeable staff and church members who can confidentially walk with you in developing and managing a personal budget. They are not financial advisors but can help you set up the essentials to avoid being mastered by money. Contact finance@highview.org or call the church office at 502.239.7711 to get connected with someone who can help.

  • How can I see how much I have given?

    You can review and change your online giving at any time by registering and logging in at Highview.org/login. We also prepare, publish, and send contribution statements that reflect all of your giving in the previous year by January 31. This document can be used as a summary of your tax-deductible giving. If you have given from an IRA, Stock/Brokerage account, or Charitable Remainder Trust, you may receive a separate letter postmarked by January 31 detailing the gifts we received.