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“By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.” 1Cor 3:10-11 NIV Read more →
The CCFS Prepaid Visa cards expire 31/12/18 and new cards are currently being produced. If we haven’t already been in contact with you, your employer organisation will need to contact CCFS to request the re-issuance of your card. Important facts about your new card: Your employer needs to contact CCFS to have your card re-issued Once your new card arrives… Read more →
The CCFS App continues to provide a cost-effective alternative for mobile giving. CCFS is currently working with the App developers to activate ‘tokenisation’ to expand the functionality of the app. The increased functionality will enable retention of card details and recurring transactions, both of which have high customer demand. Read more →
As mentioned in earlier reports, the Donation Station was piloted at the 2018 CCVT Summit. It was well received and CCFS received several applications for the machine. What we were unaware of, was the infancy of the product’s integration with the NAB payment gateway that facilitated payments on the machine. This was only revealed when attempting to process these applications.… Read more →
CCVT are currently working through the transition of MEBS accounts to Victoria, with the majority of account holders electing to utilise the LSL accumulator account. Many Treasurers and church administrators have found the calculations required to complete the form challenging. If this is true for you, please contact CCVT for assistance. MEBS is aiming to have all Victorian account transferred… Read more →
Even Better Customer Service. When contacting our amazing customer service team (Mara and Karen), please use the info@ccfsaustralia.org.au email address rather than their individual email addresses. Thanks! Read more →
God’s provision can come from unexpected places. Jesus instructed Peter… “…go to the lake and throw out your line. Take the first fish you catch; open its mouth and you will find a four-drachma coin. Take it and give it to them for my tax and yours.” – Matthew 17:27 NIV Read more →
During the latter part of 2017, the team at CCFS were working hard to prepare an application for an Australian Financial Services Licence. Many hours were spent in discussions with our specialist lawyers to determine the scope of the financial services licence and, once determined, conducting the appropriate compliance training to meet the obligations required. Just prior to the Christmas/New… Read more →
At the Churches of Christ Vic/Tas Summit in May, the CCFS team debuted a new technology available to churches and agencies through CCFS. This Donation Station can be configured to accept donations of specific amounts with just a tap of a credit or debit card. They can be used for many purposes such as accepting ‘loose-change” donations for missions or… Read more →
ASIC, APRA, and the Banking Royal Commission have been scathing about the conduct and culture of the major banks and others in the finance sector. The contrast between CCFS and the broader finance sector couldn’t be clearer. The Ultimate Aim: Profit or Mission Of course, it goes without saying that running a viable organisation is essential. However, CCFS is a… Read more →
