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Increase your church’s missional impact

Banks, even community banks, are profit driven. They exist to provide returns to their shareholders. CCFS is different, its missional and not-for-profit. We exist to serve churches and the broader movement.   So, imagine if your church could support mission and Kingdom growth at little or no cost by switching to CCFS. And with competitive rates and no fees (other than… Read more →

Special EFTPOS offer for Churches of Christ

CCFS has negotiated a special group offer for Churches of Christ. Here are some of the benefits: Mobile and cabled terminals provided by NAB Free on-site instructions and demonstration Next day funds settlement Concessional pricing on terminal rental and transactions (see our website for details) No application fee No minimum term agreement No cancellation fee No church credit assessment required… Read more →

Minister’s Expense Card Program Update

Over the next six months the CCFS MEA Visa Pre-Paid program will be further upgraded. New cards are expected to be issued in July/August 2021. The cards continue to be a valuable option for Church Treasurers managing a Minister’s exempt fringe benefits   The upgrade will be a positive step forward with features including: Email notifications for a low card… Read more →

Rosebud Early Learning Centre ready to launch in 2021

Rosebud Early Learning is a new and unique mission enterprise operated by Churches of Christ Community Childcare for Mission Ltd (C4M), a company set up to partner with Church of Christ churches to build and operate child care centres for community mission. The Rosebud centre has capacity for 92 children and is expected to open in early 2021 following strong expressions of… Read more →

CCFS Welcomes The Rocks Ministry

When asked to reflect on the transition away from a ‘big 4’ Australian bank to CCFS Lead Pastor Daniel Indradjaja (pictured) says “I want to thank Pieter Brink (State Relationship Manager, WA) and the whole CCFS team for being so accommodating in meeting the needs of our growing church. CCFS not only offered us a very competitive rate, but also competitive… Read more →

Door of Hope Prepares for the Future

Door of Hope, based in Launceston, Tasmania, is more than a church. It’s a local landmark. The church purchased the former Coats Paton Woollen Mill (40,000m2 under roof) in 2001 and commenced construction of a large auditorium, small auditorium, foyer, and office areas during 2003. The church relocated from its former site and commenced services in November 2003. Since that… Read more →

Helpful Hints

Take care when loading funds on to your MEA Visa Card One very important fact often overlooked by MEA Card users relates to the maximum amount the MEA card can hold. The amount is $4,999, not $5,000. Common sense says the regulators should round it up but no, $4,999 it is. Any attempt to load more will result in a… Read more →

New CCFS App launched to support church giving

Church giving is changing…rapidly The way our congregation members give is rapidly changing and many churches are unprepared for the new digital economy. That’s why the new CCFS app is an essential giving option for churches and their congregations. I remember the days when I would give to my church in cash. Then by cheque (I’m not sure my teenage… Read more →