How Access Church Activated 53 New Givers in One Weekend Using ExpressGive™

The Sunday That Opened the Door to Generosity

On a September weekend, Access Church witnessed something beautiful. After a simple invitation from the stage, the church introduced ExpressGive, Overflow’s one-tap giving experience designed to remove the common hurdles of digital giving.

No long campaign.

No complicated rollout.

Just an easy, accessible next step for anyone wanting to give.

And in a single weekend, 53 people became first-time givers, contributing more than $6,000 across three services.

For Access Church, the numbers mattered, but the hearts behind them mattered more. A new path toward generosity had been opened.

The Results

• New givers (1 weekend): 53
• Total given (3 services): $6,000+
• ExpressGive launch timeline: < 1 week
• Marketing effort: 1 stage announcement

Access Church’s story proves that simplicity is powerful. When you remove friction, you make room for faith.

ExpressGive didn’t just make giving faster, it made generosity possible for people who had never stepped into it before.

What Is ExpressGive™? A Simpler Way to Take a First Step

ExpressGive allows anyone to give instantly without creating an account, downloading an app, or navigating extra steps. It’s designed for the person who wants to give, but doesn’t know where to begin.

Before ExpressGive, Access Church saw a pattern familiar to many churches. People were interested in giving, but intimidated by the process. Logins, password resets, and multi-step forms.

“Some people thought tithing was this big, scary thing, We wanted to make it easier for people to take that first step.”

By removing friction, they made space for spiritual formation.

A Simple Stage Moment Sparked a Movement

The ExpressGive launch couldn’t have been simpler. The pastor explained it from the stage, a slide walked people through the process, and that was it.

“It was the easiest marketing ever,” the team said. “The product speaks for itself.”

By the end of the weekend, the results were clear: 53 new givers and $6,000 in donations. But beyond the numbers, something shifted in the culture. People who had never given before were stepping into generosity for the first time.

Who Gave And Why It Mattered

Most of the 53 new givers weren’t major donors. They were everyday attendees giving between $10 and $50, many for the very first time.

ExpressGive opened the door not just to generosity, but to discipleship.

“They were scared to set up an account. But ExpressGive opened the door to the biblical lesson of giving.”

Every tap represented a first act of trust. A first yes to generosity.

And the best part? They didn’t have to download an app or create an account.

Ministry Impact: More Than a Number

The 53 gifts represented far more than contributions:

• People overcoming fear around giving
• Young adults giving for the first time
• Families stepping into a new spiritual practice
• Attendees responding immediately to God’s prompting
• First-time followers connecting generosity with worship

Moments like these remind us why frictionless giving matters: it makes room for spiritual decisions in real time.

What the Giving Moment Looked Like

The giving moment took less than 60 seconds:

1. The pastor reframed giving as worship.
2. A slide walked people through tap-to-give.
3. People gave immediately, right from their seats.
4. No sign-ups. No redirects. No confusion.

It wasn’t a campaign.

It was an invitation, and people responded.

How the Church Responded

The entire Access team, from pastors to trustees, quickly saw the impact. The simplicity of ExpressGive made it easy to explain and even easier to embrace.

“You just have to sit with people for one minute,” one leader said. “Then they say, ‘Oh wow, this is easy.’”

What started as a tech launch turned into a ministry moment.

Why ExpressGive™ Worked So Well

1. It removed fear.

People didn’t have to commit to an account or navigate unfamiliar forms. Barna reports that complexity creates hesitation. ExpressGive eliminated it.

2. It honored the spiritual moment.

Instead of disrupting worship, the tool supported it.

3. It felt natural.

A simple, clear walkthrough built instant confidence.

4. It required almost zero staff effort.

One announcement with massive participation.

5. It created a new “front door” for generosity.

A soft entry point for people who had never given before.

Why No-Login Giving Outperforms Traditional Digital Giving

This is where ExpressGive stands apart:

• No login → dramatically higher first-time participation
• No app → zero drop-off from extra steps
• One tap → immediate response to spiritual prompting

This is why Access saw such strong traction.

They removed the barrier that was holding people back.

What Happens After Someone Gives for the First Time

Churches consistently see that:

1. New givers are more likely to give again within 90 days.

The first step builds confidence.

2. First-time giving often leads to deeper discipleship.

Groups, serving, spiritual practices, all increase.

3. ExpressGive™ creates more on-ramps.

Moments that once required multiple steps now take one tap.

4. Simplicity protects the spiritual moment.

Prompt → tap → worship.

This is why the momentum at Access wasn’t accidental. It was unlocked.

What Access Church Learned

1. Keep the rollout simple.

A single announcement was enough. The tool did the rest.

2. Pair generosity with spiritual invitation.

When giving is framed as worship, people respond with openness, and not obligation.

3. Show people exactly what to expect.

Their pastor walked through a simple slide, calming fears and building confidence.

4. You don’t need a special “giving moment.”

ExpressGive works within any service flow.

5. It doesn’t replace your giving platform, it enhances it.

Think of it as a front door for new givers, not a replacement for recurring givers.

6. People want to be generous, they just need the path made clear.

Once the path was easy, dozens stepped through it.

Beyond Giving: A Tool for Connection

Access Church is now exploring creative ways to use Tap and ExpressGive beyond Sunday giving, for men’s and women’s events, small groups, volunteer engagement, and next steps.

These tools are helping them strengthen relationships and create consistent opportunities for engagement throughout the week.

Takeaways for Church Leaders

1. Simplicity fuels action. Remove barriers and make generosity effortless.
2. Soft rollouts work. You don’t need a long campaign to create results.
3. Tech should serve discipleship. ExpressGive turned hesitation into participation.
4. Modern tools aren’t impersonal. When used well, they make generosity more human.

At Overflow, we believe generosity should feel meaningful, not mechanical.

With ExpressGive, Tap, and Generosity University, churches can create giving moments that are fast, secure, and deeply personal. Moments where giving becomes an act of worship, not a transaction.

Access Church’s story is proof: when generosity is made simple, it multiplies.