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Giving changes lives.

We give because we stand amazed at God’s gift to us in his Son and we want others to know that gift as well.
You’re invited to invest in the gospel going out in Surry Hills, Sydney and beyond

We give because...

At Vine Church, we believe that the only way to understand any aspect of life is to view it through the lens of the story of Jesus (the gospel). In 2 Corinthians 8:9, Paul discusses the impact the story of Jesus should have on the way Christians understand wealth:

‘For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.’

Seeing Christ’s sacrificial love for us, that he gave up everything so that we could inherit the riches of heaven, helps us develop a healthy attitude toward our material possessions and become people who are both generous and joyful.  

Partner with Vine Church financially to help
bring the good news of Jesus to Sydney and beyond.

Regular Giving to Vine Church Ministry

Support the regular weekly ministry of Vine Church in Surry Hills.  
To make an annual pledge, please visit vinechurch.com.au/pledge

Give a single or recurring gift via direct debit from your bank account. 

Alternatively, setup giving via bank transfer.
Name: Vine Church Surry Hills
BSB: 633 000
AC#: 229 932 777

*Please note our banking details have recently changed. See FAQ’s for more info.

Give a single or recurring gift via credit card or debit card.

Please note Debit/Credit Cards incur a 1.4% bank fee.

Give generously to our Mission Partners

Supporting the work of missionaries and church plants around the world. Our members financially support a number of mission partners who are connecting people to Jesus in Sydney and beyond to the life, love and freedom found in Jesus. Discover more here.

Click a button below to give a single or recurring gift via credit card or debit card.

Alternatively, please setup giving via bank transfer.
Vine Church BSB 633 000 AC# 229 932 777
Reference: Global Partner + Name (E.g. ReachAusJSmith)

*Please note our banking details have recently changed. See FAQ’s for more info.

Vine Church Foundation

TAX DEDUCTIBLE GIVING 

Giving to the Vine Church Foundation is tax deductible. Currently we are able to receive gifts for the following purposes: Building Renewal, Care Fund, Scholarships and Bread of LifeYou can also give to the Vine Church Foundation General Fund, which enables us to distribute your gift to the areas of greatest need across these funds each year.

An annual tax receipt will be sent in July of every year. There are multiple ways to give within the Vine Church Foundation:

*Please note our banking details have recently changed. See FAQ’s for more info.

Your Giving History Statement

You can log into Church Center to view your full donation history, see your most recent gifts, and download your updated giving statements at any time.

This makes it simple to manage your giving, access your tax records, and reflect on how your generosity is advancing the gospel.

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If you have any questions about your giving or need help accessing your account, feel free to contact us at accounts@vinechurch.com.au — we’re happy to help!

Frequently Asked Questions

1. God Gave First
We worship a generous God. The most famous verse in the Bible says that ‘God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son (Jn 3:16). We give because God first gave to us.
 
2. To Worship God
Jesus warned that it is impossible to serve both God and money (Matt 6:24). One of the ways we demonstrate the fact that we worship God and not our money is by giving it away.
 
3. To Be Enriched
Paul told the Ephesians elders, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive’ (Acts 20:35). The act of giving is spiritually enriching.
 
4. To Multiply Ministry
Paul told Timothy, ‘the elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in preaching and teaching’ (1 Tim 5:17). By financially supporting gospel work, we can free up more people to multiply ministry and grow God’s Kingdom.

In the Old Testament, God’s people were encouraged to give a tithe (10%) of their income back to him. By the time we reach the New Testament, a new principle is introduced-sacrificial generosity. Sacrificial generosity replaces the Old Testament principle of tithing. So, rather than being commanded to give10%, Christians are now called to show generosity in response to God’s grace shown to us in Jesus Christ. Even though the New Testament does not lay upon us the old law of 10%, it would seem rather inconsistent with the gospel of grace for us to conclude that we should give any less than 10%. Paradoxically, grace actually lifts the bar on generosity rather than lowering it. If you want to know what generosity looks like, why not try starting with a tithe and see if you can build up from there? Let the tithe be your springboard for generosity.

Donating to the charitable activities of Vine Church is a great way to contribute to the gospel, whilst also boosting your tax return. A tax deductible gift or donation will reduce your taxable income, resulting in a higher refund on tax paid throughout the year or a reduced ATO debt when you complete your tax return. 

Vine Church has the status of a deductible gift recipient (DGR) for our Foundation Activities: Scholarships, Care fund, Connect Building Renewal and Bread of Life. 

You can also give to the Vine Church Foundation General Fund, which enables us to distribute your gift to the areas of greatest need across these funds each year.

For more information, please contact our senior pastor or wardens. 

A pledge is a commitment to give what you have decided in your heart for the coming year. It is a valuable part of our shared ministry, helping us plan and resource gospel ministry at Vine Church. To make a pledge for the coming year or for more information please visit: vinechurch.com.au/pledge

During our Vision Series in Spring each year, we ask people who call Vine Church home, to share with us their offering for the coming 12 months.

We understand that if a crisis takes place the pledge may need to be re-examined or postponed. To amend or stop payments, please contact accounts@vinechurch.com.au

We use Church Center because it’s a secure, easy-to-use platform that allows us to manage donations efficiently, issue tax receipts accurately, and keep all our giving records in one place—so we can focus more on people and ministry, and less on admin.

You don’t need to use a credit or debit card to give via Church Centre. You can set up Bank Transfer in your Planning Centre Online account, which will save on processing fees.

You can give online following the links on this page, or download the Church Center app and search for Vine Church.  

Yes! In May 2025 we changed banks and have since updated our account details. The previous account is still active for a short time, so there’s no need to worry if you’ve given to the old account recently. That said, we’d appreciate it if you could update your giving to the new account when you’re able. Here are the new account details at a glance.\

  •  Vine Church General 
           BSB 633 000 | ACC 229 932 777
           Reference: Congregation + Name (E.g. 430CHemsworth)

     

  • Global Mission Partners
          BSB 633 000 | ACC 229 932 777
          Reference: GlobalPartner + Name (E.g. ReachAusCHemsworth)
          Partners include: Brian Leung, Apiezoneks, Reach Australia, Mon and Em and Living Water
  • Vine Church Foundation (Tax-Deductible)
          BSB 633 000 | ACC 229 932 843
          Reference: Fund + Name (E.g. CareCHemsworth)
          Funds include: Bread of Life, Care, Scholarships, Building
  1. Open the Church Centre app on your phone /or go to vinechurch.churchcenter.com/giving

  2. If you’re already signed in, Tap your profile icon (top right corner)

  3. Select My Giving

  4. Tap Payment Methods

  5. Add your new bank account details

  6. Update or set up your recurring donation

Need help? Please email accounts@vinechurch.com.au

On the Planning Centre Website or Church Centre App you are able to see your history of giving. 

To view that please click here. You will need to be logged into your Planning Centre account. 

Growing In Generosity

Want to learn more? Here’s some resources:

Search Vine Church:

Giving via Bank Deposit

Vine Church General
(Congregation)

BSB 633 000 
ACC 229 932 77

Reference: Congregation_Name
(E.g. 430_CHemsworth)


Vine Church Foundation
(Tax-Deductible)

BSB 633 000
ACC 229 932 843

Reference: Fund_Name
(E.g. SRE_CHemsworth)

Bread of Life (BOL), Scripture in Schools (SRE), Care (Care), Ministry Scholarships (Scholar) and Building (Build)
You can also give via bank transfer or through the Church Centre Giving Portal. Giving through Church Centre allows you to view and track your giving history in real time. If you give directly from your bank account, donations are processed manually by our accountant, and your giving history will only be available on your end-of-financial-year statement.
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Care Fund

TAX DEDUCTIBLE GIVING

Every week, we all demonstrate our care for one another through big and small ways. In times when people require more support than one person can provide, we come together as a church to lend a helping hand. Giving towards the care fund will directly help members of our church community experiencing financial distress, grief, sickness or change. This is tax deductible through the Vine Church Foundation.

Alternatively, please set up bank transfer for a single or recurring gift

Vine Church Care Fund BSB 633 000 AC# 229 932 918
Reference: CareFund + Name (E.g. CareFundCHemsworth)

Supporting Ministry Training

TAX DEDUCTIBLE GIVING

Every year, we provide a combination of hands-on experience, training and mentoring for a group of men and women who are about to enter full-time gospel ministry.

Through the Vine Church Foundation we are able to provide scholarships to train and equip the next generation of gospel ministers in Australia. This is a tax deductible gift.

Alternatively, please set up bank transfer for a single or recurring gift

Vine Church Scholarships BSB 633 000 AC# 229 932 876
Reference: Scholarships + Name (E.g. ScholarshipsCHemsworth)

Bread Of Life

TAX DEDUCTIBLE GIVING

Every Sunday, Bread of Life provides a hot breakfast, Bible study and warm welcome to people on the margins of our city. This fund helps make a tangible difference in the lives of those facing hardship, offering them hope, nourishment, and the gospel of grace. This is tax deductible through the Vine Church Foundation. For more information: Bread of Life

Alternatively, please set up bank transfer for a single or recurring gift

Vine Church Bread of Life BSB 633 000 AC# 229 932 843
Reference: BOL + Name (E.g. BOL CHemsworth)