How River Valley Church Fuels Global Impact Through Generosity With Tithely
Learn how River Valley Church leverages Tithely to simplify giving across Metro-Minneapolis campuses and fuel its Kingdom Builders missions vision.
About River Valley Church
River Valley Church is a vibrant multi-campus congregation based in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area, with locations including Apple Valley, Chaska, City (Minneapolis), Crosstown, Eagan, Faribault, Lakeville, Maple Grove, Minnetrista, Shakopee—and even extensions in Eswatini and Tokyo.
Led by Pastors Rob & Becca Ketterling, River Valley lives by its mission “to lead people into an authentic, life‑changing relationship with Jesus Christ.” Generosity lies at the heart of that mission—including a disciplined practice of tithing on the tithe and launching the Kingdom Builders initiative, which fuels both local expansion and global outreach.
The Challenge
River Valley’s innovation in generosity comes with complexity:
- Multi-campus coordination — With numerous physical campuses and growing global reach, giving needed to be unified and seamless.
- Diverse giving needs — Support for Kingdom Builders, global teams, missionary sending (River Valley 500), and local ministries required flexible, secure giving channels.
- Administration demands — Staff needed a central way to track contributions across initiatives—without fragmented platforms slowing them down.
The Tithely Solution
River Valley chose Tithely to meet their multifaceted generosity needs:
- Accessible giving options — Tithely enables credit-card and bank transfers for every campus (e.g., Apple Valley, Chaska, City, etc.)
- Text-to-give — Donors can simply text “TITHE” or “KBGIFT” with an amount to 94000, then complete giving through a secure link.
- Advanced giving formats — Support for stock donations, Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), Thrivent designation, and even cryptocurrency.
- Unified dashboard — All gifts feed into one platform for easy reporting, budgeting, and oversight—empowering staff to manage generosity with clarity.
The Impact
Since partnering with Tithely, River Valley Church has seen:
- Consistent generosity culture — Regardless of campus or giving vehicle, the donor experience remains unified and frictionless.
- Expanded global mission support — Tithely powers Kingdom Builders and River Valley 500, making it simple to mobilize generosity toward both local growth and international sending.
- Efficient operations — Centralized giving data reduces administrative load and frees staff to focus on discipleship and strategy.
- Trust and clarity — Generosity feels transparent and meaningful, helping donors grow spiritually as they give
Why It Matters
River Valley shows how a church can harness generosity not just as a practice—but as a mission engine. When giving is accessible, flexible, and connected to vision, it transforms both members and ministry outcomes. Tithely helps make that possible.
River Valley’s Story Is Just the Beginning
Whether you're a neighborhood church or global network, generosity should fuel your mission—not slow it down. With Tithely, giving becomes seamless, impactful, and spiritually enriching.
👉 Ready to simplify generosity at your church? Start your free account today »
See how other missions-driven churches are growing generosity worldwide. Check out: How Churches Like River Valley Use Tithely to Fund Ministry
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Chris Dunagan is a marketing strategist focused on church tech and digital engagement. He helps churches grow through SEO, email campaigns, and tools like Tithe.ly and Breeze ChMS, with an emphasis on online giving, content strategy, and digital outreach.
About River Valley Church
River Valley Church is a vibrant multi-campus congregation based in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area, with locations including Apple Valley, Chaska, City (Minneapolis), Crosstown, Eagan, Faribault, Lakeville, Maple Grove, Minnetrista, Shakopee—and even extensions in Eswatini and Tokyo.
Led by Pastors Rob & Becca Ketterling, River Valley lives by its mission “to lead people into an authentic, life‑changing relationship with Jesus Christ.” Generosity lies at the heart of that mission—including a disciplined practice of tithing on the tithe and launching the Kingdom Builders initiative, which fuels both local expansion and global outreach.
The Challenge
River Valley’s innovation in generosity comes with complexity:
- Multi-campus coordination — With numerous physical campuses and growing global reach, giving needed to be unified and seamless.
- Diverse giving needs — Support for Kingdom Builders, global teams, missionary sending (River Valley 500), and local ministries required flexible, secure giving channels.
- Administration demands — Staff needed a central way to track contributions across initiatives—without fragmented platforms slowing them down.
The Tithely Solution
River Valley chose Tithely to meet their multifaceted generosity needs:
- Accessible giving options — Tithely enables credit-card and bank transfers for every campus (e.g., Apple Valley, Chaska, City, etc.)
- Text-to-give — Donors can simply text “TITHE” or “KBGIFT” with an amount to 94000, then complete giving through a secure link.
- Advanced giving formats — Support for stock donations, Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), Thrivent designation, and even cryptocurrency.
- Unified dashboard — All gifts feed into one platform for easy reporting, budgeting, and oversight—empowering staff to manage generosity with clarity.
The Impact
Since partnering with Tithely, River Valley Church has seen:
- Consistent generosity culture — Regardless of campus or giving vehicle, the donor experience remains unified and frictionless.
- Expanded global mission support — Tithely powers Kingdom Builders and River Valley 500, making it simple to mobilize generosity toward both local growth and international sending.
- Efficient operations — Centralized giving data reduces administrative load and frees staff to focus on discipleship and strategy.
- Trust and clarity — Generosity feels transparent and meaningful, helping donors grow spiritually as they give
Why It Matters
River Valley shows how a church can harness generosity not just as a practice—but as a mission engine. When giving is accessible, flexible, and connected to vision, it transforms both members and ministry outcomes. Tithely helps make that possible.
River Valley’s Story Is Just the Beginning
Whether you're a neighborhood church or global network, generosity should fuel your mission—not slow it down. With Tithely, giving becomes seamless, impactful, and spiritually enriching.
👉 Ready to simplify generosity at your church? Start your free account today »
See how other missions-driven churches are growing generosity worldwide. Check out: How Churches Like River Valley Use Tithely to Fund Ministry
podcast transcript
Chris Dunagan is a marketing strategist focused on church tech and digital engagement. He helps churches grow through SEO, email campaigns, and tools like Tithe.ly and Breeze ChMS, with an emphasis on online giving, content strategy, and digital outreach.
About River Valley Church
River Valley Church is a vibrant multi-campus congregation based in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area, with locations including Apple Valley, Chaska, City (Minneapolis), Crosstown, Eagan, Faribault, Lakeville, Maple Grove, Minnetrista, Shakopee—and even extensions in Eswatini and Tokyo.
Led by Pastors Rob & Becca Ketterling, River Valley lives by its mission “to lead people into an authentic, life‑changing relationship with Jesus Christ.” Generosity lies at the heart of that mission—including a disciplined practice of tithing on the tithe and launching the Kingdom Builders initiative, which fuels both local expansion and global outreach.
The Challenge
River Valley’s innovation in generosity comes with complexity:
- Multi-campus coordination — With numerous physical campuses and growing global reach, giving needed to be unified and seamless.
- Diverse giving needs — Support for Kingdom Builders, global teams, missionary sending (River Valley 500), and local ministries required flexible, secure giving channels.
- Administration demands — Staff needed a central way to track contributions across initiatives—without fragmented platforms slowing them down.
The Tithely Solution
River Valley chose Tithely to meet their multifaceted generosity needs:
- Accessible giving options — Tithely enables credit-card and bank transfers for every campus (e.g., Apple Valley, Chaska, City, etc.)
- Text-to-give — Donors can simply text “TITHE” or “KBGIFT” with an amount to 94000, then complete giving through a secure link.
- Advanced giving formats — Support for stock donations, Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), Thrivent designation, and even cryptocurrency.
- Unified dashboard — All gifts feed into one platform for easy reporting, budgeting, and oversight—empowering staff to manage generosity with clarity.
The Impact
Since partnering with Tithely, River Valley Church has seen:
- Consistent generosity culture — Regardless of campus or giving vehicle, the donor experience remains unified and frictionless.
- Expanded global mission support — Tithely powers Kingdom Builders and River Valley 500, making it simple to mobilize generosity toward both local growth and international sending.
- Efficient operations — Centralized giving data reduces administrative load and frees staff to focus on discipleship and strategy.
- Trust and clarity — Generosity feels transparent and meaningful, helping donors grow spiritually as they give
Why It Matters
River Valley shows how a church can harness generosity not just as a practice—but as a mission engine. When giving is accessible, flexible, and connected to vision, it transforms both members and ministry outcomes. Tithely helps make that possible.
River Valley’s Story Is Just the Beginning
Whether you're a neighborhood church or global network, generosity should fuel your mission—not slow it down. With Tithely, giving becomes seamless, impactful, and spiritually enriching.
👉 Ready to simplify generosity at your church? Start your free account today »
See how other missions-driven churches are growing generosity worldwide. Check out: How Churches Like River Valley Use Tithely to Fund Ministry
VIDEO transcript
About River Valley Church
River Valley Church is a vibrant multi-campus congregation based in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area, with locations including Apple Valley, Chaska, City (Minneapolis), Crosstown, Eagan, Faribault, Lakeville, Maple Grove, Minnetrista, Shakopee—and even extensions in Eswatini and Tokyo.
Led by Pastors Rob & Becca Ketterling, River Valley lives by its mission “to lead people into an authentic, life‑changing relationship with Jesus Christ.” Generosity lies at the heart of that mission—including a disciplined practice of tithing on the tithe and launching the Kingdom Builders initiative, which fuels both local expansion and global outreach.
The Challenge
River Valley’s innovation in generosity comes with complexity:
- Multi-campus coordination — With numerous physical campuses and growing global reach, giving needed to be unified and seamless.
- Diverse giving needs — Support for Kingdom Builders, global teams, missionary sending (River Valley 500), and local ministries required flexible, secure giving channels.
- Administration demands — Staff needed a central way to track contributions across initiatives—without fragmented platforms slowing them down.
The Tithely Solution
River Valley chose Tithely to meet their multifaceted generosity needs:
- Accessible giving options — Tithely enables credit-card and bank transfers for every campus (e.g., Apple Valley, Chaska, City, etc.)
- Text-to-give — Donors can simply text “TITHE” or “KBGIFT” with an amount to 94000, then complete giving through a secure link.
- Advanced giving formats — Support for stock donations, Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), Thrivent designation, and even cryptocurrency.
- Unified dashboard — All gifts feed into one platform for easy reporting, budgeting, and oversight—empowering staff to manage generosity with clarity.
The Impact
Since partnering with Tithely, River Valley Church has seen:
- Consistent generosity culture — Regardless of campus or giving vehicle, the donor experience remains unified and frictionless.
- Expanded global mission support — Tithely powers Kingdom Builders and River Valley 500, making it simple to mobilize generosity toward both local growth and international sending.
- Efficient operations — Centralized giving data reduces administrative load and frees staff to focus on discipleship and strategy.
- Trust and clarity — Generosity feels transparent and meaningful, helping donors grow spiritually as they give
Why It Matters
River Valley shows how a church can harness generosity not just as a practice—but as a mission engine. When giving is accessible, flexible, and connected to vision, it transforms both members and ministry outcomes. Tithely helps make that possible.
River Valley’s Story Is Just the Beginning
Whether you're a neighborhood church or global network, generosity should fuel your mission—not slow it down. With Tithely, giving becomes seamless, impactful, and spiritually enriching.
👉 Ready to simplify generosity at your church? Start your free account today »
See how other missions-driven churches are growing generosity worldwide. Check out: How Churches Like River Valley Use Tithely to Fund Ministry
Sign Up for Product Updates
Chris Dunagan is a marketing strategist focused on church tech and digital engagement. He helps churches grow through SEO, email campaigns, and tools like Tithe.ly and Breeze ChMS, with an emphasis on online giving, content strategy, and digital outreach.
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