By:
Anne McCloy
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WSMV
Published: February 18, 2013
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. —
As more and more parishioners opt to leave their cash and
checkbooks at home, a handful of Middle Tennessee churches are turning
from the tithing plate to machines that allow folks to use a card.
“It’s an easy way to give,” Justin Moses said.
Brentwood Baptist Church purchased one so-called “giving kiosk” about
two years ago, and church leaders said it’s primarily used by members
in their 20s and 30s.
“When you talk to them about giving, they get their card and they go,
‘OK.’ And you pass them a plate or something, and there’s nowhere to
swipe,” said the Rev. Mike Glenn, senior pastor at Brentwood Baptist
Church.
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