Giving to Palmer
To sustain Palmer’s mission to “know and share the love of Jesus Christ,” Palmer relies on the generous financial support of our parish community. Your gifts create and sustain this special place for faith.
Stewardship Pledges for 2025
Why Does Palmer Need Annual Pledges?
Annual Stewardship Pledges are the financial backbone supporting Palmer, its services, campus, clergy, staff, and outreach. They provide over 80% of the budget. That is why pledges are so important. Pledging is a response to God’s call to each of us, and a response to the abundance of God’s blessing in our own lives: it is a statement of thanksgiving. You give to Palmer but, most importantly, you give to others through Palmer and its ministries. Through our pledges, We Are Palmer!
“The Palmer 2025 Budget and Stewardship Pledges” provides more detailed information about Palmer’s pledges and budgeting.
How Much Should I Pledge?
We ask each parishioner to consider making a pledge that is both responsible and significant based on his or her financial situation. A tithe (10% of your income) has long been held as the standard of Christian giving. For most of us, it is a goal to be reached through incremental increases each year. Every pledged dollar adds to our mission and ministry.
| Stewardship Pledge as Proportion of Income | ||||||
| Monthly Gift | ||||||
| Annual Income | Monthly Income | 2% | 4% | 6% | 8% | 10% |
| $20,000 | $1,667 | $33 | $67 | $100 | $133 | $167 |
| $40,000 | $3,333 | $67 | $133 | $200 | $267 | $333 |
| $60,000 | $5,000 | $100 | $200 | $300 | $400 | $500 |
| $80,000 | $6,667 | $133 | $267 | $400 | $533 | $667 |
| $100,000 | $8,333 | $167 | $333 | $500 | $667 | $833 |
| $250,000 | $20,833 | $417 | $833 | $1,250 | $1,667 | $2,083 |
| $500,000 | $41,667 | $833 | $1,667 | $2,500 | $3,333 | $4,167 |
| Annual Gift | ||||||
| Annual Income | 2% | 4% | 6% | 8% | 10% | |
| $20,000 | $400 | $800 | $1,200 | $1,600 | $2,000 | |
| $40,000 | $800 | $1,600 | $2,400 | $3,200 | $4,000 | |
| $60,000 | $1,200 | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | $6,000 | |
| $80,000 | $1,600 | $3,200 | $4,800 | $6,400 | $8,000 | |
| $100,000 | $2,000 | $4,000 | $6,000 | $8,000 | $10,000 | |
| $250,000 | $5,000 | $10,000 | $15,000 | $20,000 | $25,000 | |
| $500,000 | $10,000 | $20,000 | $30,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 | |
What Are the Best Ways to Pay My Pledge?
You may fulfill your pledge in as many payments as you wish throughout the calendar year. Paying in monthly or quarterly installments is convenient for many pledgers, and helpful to Palmer. We recommend that you consider using your bank’s billpayer system or use the sign-up available on Palmer’s website at https://palmerchurch.org/give/ for dollar donations. Donations may be made by bank wire or EFT to Palmer’s bank, Texas Gulf Bank, N.A., ABA No. 113115484, Palmer’s Account No. 9000900951.
Can I Pay by a Gift of Stock, a Donor-Advised Fund, or Through Other Means?
Yes, you may pay by a gift of stock or financial securities, through a donor-advised fund, or distributions from an Individual Retirement Account, which are very advantageous to many pledgers. For more information on these means, see the link here. To make a gift of stock in payment of a pledge, or for other questions, contact Jessica Evans, Palmer’s financial manager, or 713-529-6196.
What Happens if I Need to Change My Pledge?
Your pledge is your pledge, not a contract. If your circumstances change for better or worse, simply notify Jessica Evans that you would like to increase or reduce your pledge.