This case study shows how Redeemer Church (K–5th grade) turned their struggling kids ministry budget into a growing revenue stream by creating a weekly generosity habit using Givt.

The Budget Reality
Before Givt:

Annual kids giving: ~$150/year from a "generosity jar"

• Sporadic participation (maybe 5-10 kids on a good Sunday)

• Hillary Bassham, Kids Pastor, constantly justifying expenses to leadership

• Budget constraints limiting what they could do in ministry

The problem wasn't just about teaching kids generosity—it was about having the resources to actually DO ministry.
Hillary recognized they had untapped giving potential sitting right in front of them, but no practical way to capture it.

The Solution: Make Giving Easy for Parents, Engaging for Kids

Givt created a simple system that removed friction for parents and made giving exciting for kids.

How It Works:
Parent Setup (one-time, 2 minutes):

• Parents receive a simple link

• Set up their child's account

• Choose weekly giving amount (minimum $1/week, average $2-5/week)

• Runs automatically via Stripe—set it and forget it

Sunday Morning (30 seconds per kid):

• Kids walk up to iPad kiosk

• Tap their name

• Choose one of 3 causes: Church, Community, or World

• Take a physical "Givt coin"

• Drop it during offering time

Ministry Dashboard:

• Track weekly participation

• See giving trends and totals

• Print reports for leadership team

• Prove ROI with real data

The Financial Results
4-Month Performance:

Translation: From barely covering snacks to covering curriculum, supplies, and more.

What Made It Work Financially
1. Parents Found It Easy

Setting up $2-3/week for their kid? Way less intimidating than starting to tithe themselves. Low barrier = high adoption.

2. Recurring Giving = Predictable Budget

Instead of hoping kids bring cash, Hillary now had recurring revenue she could count on. She could actually plan and budget with confidence.

3. Data Proved ROI to Leadership

"I like data. I really like being able to print things off and take them to our leadership team and say, 'Hey, these numbers show it's working.'" - Hillary Bassham

The dashboard gave her tangible proof to show her pastor and elders. Kids ministry wasn't just a cost center anymore—it was generating its own funding.

4. It's NEW Money, Not Redirected

This wasn't taking from the general fund. These were families who:

• Weren't giving before (new to the church)

• Give digitally themselves (so kids had no way to participate)

• Wanted their kids involved but didn't know how

Givt created a NEW giving stream specifically for kids ministry.

Beyond the Numbers: Behavioral Change

The financial impact wasn't the only win. Hillary noticed:

• Kids took ownership: They started reminding leaders "it's time to give!"

• Families engaged: Parents and kids had conversations at home about where the money was going

• Weekly habit formed: It became part of the Sunday routine, not a special occasion

"It's just neat that they're getting into the habit and learning that giving is a part of what you do as a Christian. I just feel like the fact that we are talking about it so much more is creating conversations that are happening at home too." - Hillary Bassham

The ROI Calculation

Initial Investment:

• Setup: $598 (kiosk, configured iPad 100 coins, dashboard, shipping)

• Monthly: $2.50 per kid signed up

With 35 kids participating:

• Monthly cost: $87.50

• Monthly giving: ~$300 (avg $2/kid/week)

• Net monthly: ~$212

• Net annual: ~$2,500

Payback period: ~1 month
ROI after 4 months: Nearly 4x the initial investment

Key Takeaways for Budget-Conscious Ministries

1. Stop Fighting for Budget—Create Your Own
Instead of competing with other ministries for limited funds, kids ministry can generate meaningful revenue to support itself.

2. Small Commitments Scale
$2-3 per kid per week doesn't sound like much. But with 30-50 kids, that's $3,000-7,800 per year in NEW budget.

3. Data Wins Leadership Support
When you can show your leadership team a dashboard with participation trends and giving totals, you're not asking for budget—you're showing results.

4. It's Easier Than You Think

• Parents set it up once (2 minutes)

• Kids participate weekly (30 seconds)

• You track results (dashboard)

• Money flows automatically to your church account

No complicated systems. No ongoing work for you.

What This Could Mean for Your Ministry

If you have 20 kids:

• Potential annual giving: $2,000-3,000

• Could cover: Curriculum + supplies

If you have 50 kids:

• Potential annual giving: $5,000-7,800

• Could cover: Curriculum + supplies + events + part-time help

If you have 100 kids:

• Potential annual giving: $10,000-15,600

• Could cover: Full program budget

Ready to See Your Numbers?

Every church is different. Let's calculate what this could look like specifically for your kids ministry.

We'll show you:

• The exact setup process

• What kids see and do on Sunday morning

• Your personalized ROI calculation

• How the dashboard helps you track and report

Or if you have questions first, just reply to the email that sent you here.

About Redeemer Church: Redeemer Church is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Hillary Bassham serves as their Kids Pastor, overseeing K-5th grade ministry.