Case Study: St. John Lutheran Church achieves a nearly 15% increase in giving with Tithe.ly

Giving Is Up Nearly 15 Percent" In A 122-Year Old Lutheran Church

St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville, Texas, a 122-year-old congregation led by Rev. Andrew Bell, needed to adapt to changing donor behavior as many members stopped carrying cash and preferred card or bank transfers. Up until four years ago the church accepted only cash or checks, and a clunky online provider left them with just four digital donors before it shut down, forcing a rethink of their giving strategy.

Rev. Bell chose Tithe.ly and launched a church app with a live demo during service, quickly growing to 110 users and nearly 30 recurring givers. The user-friendly platform also streamlined event ticketing for their Oktoberfest, and overall giving has increased nearly 15 percent since implementation.

St. John Lutheran Church

Andrew Bell

St. John Lutheran Church