ACC’s giving team is here to assist you in any way possible. If you have questions or need support, please reach out to giving@auburncommunitychurch.com.

The ACC General Fund is the primary place to bring your tithes, empowering the ministry and mission of every ACC location.

Yes. Additional designated funds are available as drop-down options, both in Church Center and online. These additional funds are intended for giving above and beyond the tithe. As Miles explained in the sermon clip above, the tithe is the first 10% given to the local church you call home. Any giving beyond that 10%, the overflow of generosity, can be directed to these designated funds.

Donations made through ACC’s Venmo account will be reflected on your giving statement. Venmo transactions are imported into ACC’s system weekly, so it may take several days for them to appear on your record. If you have any questions, please reach out to giving@auburncommunitychurch.com.

Giving statements are emailed quarterly, and year-end statements are emailed by January 31st each year. If you do not receive your giving statement, please reach out to giving@auburncommunitychurch.com. You may also access your giving history anytime in your Church Center app or at the link provided in your profile.

ACC is Elder-governed, as modeled throughout Scripture. The Elders shepherd the church body and staff through prayer, spiritual direction, and accountability. Deacon teams exist to serve the body of Christ by meeting tangible ministry needs, addressing practical issues, and normalizing radical discipleship to Jesus by coming alongside the staff to serve in a variety of ways across all ministry areas. The Staff is organized into multiple layers of leadership, beginning with the Executive Leadership Team, followed by Directors (who each oversee a particular ministry), then Managers and Coordinators.

Yes. ACC participates in an annual financial audit conducted by an outside independent CPA firm. The report is shared with the Financial Oversight Team (a deacon team responsible for reviewing ACC’s financial strategy) and the Elders.

Each fall, Directors prepare budget requests for the coming year. They review current spending, consider ministry growth opportunities, project funding needs, and identify areas where reductions may support wise stewardship. The proposed budgets are submitted to the Executive Director of Finance and HR for initial review and then presented to the Financial Oversight Team, a deacon team responsible for reviewing ACC’s financial strategy. This team evaluates each ministry’s proposal, requests clarification or adjustments as needed, and prepares a recommended budget. The final proposed budget is then submitted to the Elders for approval. Prayer and careful deliberation guide every step of the process.

Each year, the Financial Oversight Team, along with the Elders, projects income and intentionally sets budgeted expenses well below that amount. ACC’s income has consistently exceeded expenses by a healthy margin. The resulting surplus is allocated to debt retirement, future ministry initiatives, and operating reserves to ensure a strong financial foundation.

ACC tithes on the entirety of what is given to the church. Each year, ACC gives 10% of the previous year’s income to organizations that ACC supports. For example, ACC received $13M in 2024, so the church will give $1.3M to various ministry partners in 2025. The Mission and Benevolence Team (a deacon team) oversees this process, including vetting both local and global organizations that receive funds from ACC. Funding requests may be submitted to this team for review.
The ACC tithe has supported partners sharing the Gospel locally and globally, provided disaster relief, assisted missionaries, and strengthened organizations addressing a multitude of needs, including, but not limited to, medical needs, food insecurity, substandard housing, adoption support, mental health services, child advocacy, and prison ministry, among others. ACC’s giving reflects the call of Matthew 25:35–40 to feed the hungry, clothe the needy, care for the sick, and visit those in prison.