Why We Show Up: Real-Time Generosity at GrowLeader 2025

The Power of In-the-Room Generosity

Some ministry moments can only happen in the room, where vision, worship, and faith converge into a generosity response that’s immediate, spiritual, and deeply personal.

At GrowLeader 2025, Overflow saw this firsthand as attendees used Overflow Tap and ExpressGive to activate real-time generosity in ways traditional digital giving tools simply can’t match.

GrowLeader Conference: 800 New Givers in Minutes

At GrowLeader, a spontaneous moment of generosity turned into something far more meaningful.

During the conference, Pastor Chris Hodges shared how Overflow has become a trusted giving partner at Church of the Highlands, noting that they only introduce tools they actively use and believe in. What followed was an unexpected invitation. Overflow’s team had proposed a simple idea, invite every attendee to experience Tap-to-Give right from their seat and respond however God led them.

As Pastor Chris explained from the stage, the Tap discs placed on the seat backs allowed people to give instantly from their phones, without downloading an app or navigating a form. What began as a simple experiment, many giving a small amount, became a powerful collective moment. Overflow committed to matching every dollar given, resulting in the funding of two Highlands College scholarships that night.

The moment was not about technology for technology’s sake. It was about removing friction so generosity could flow freely, and watching God multiply what happened when people were given an easy way to say yes in the moment.

The result?

• Instant engagement
• No friction
• Hundreds responding in seconds

800 givers took a step of generosity together, many before the moment even concluded.

This is what a frictionless church giving platform is designed to do: meet willing hearts with a simple path to respond.

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The Ministry Impact Was Bigger Than the Number

The 800 gifts weren’t just contributions.

They represented something much deeper:

• Individuals responding together in a moment of generosity
• Young leaders investing in ministry they believe in
• Attendees responding immediately to God’s prompting
• A room full of believers united around a shared mission

Moments like this remind us why generosity tools matter: they don’t replace ministry. They make room for spiritual decisions in the moment God is moving.

What GrowLeader Revealed About Digital Giving

Through GrowLeader, we learned something simple but significant:

1. Simplicity multiplies engagement

Shorter steps = more participation.

2. Generosity is strongest in the moment it’s felt

ExpressGive captures the heartbeat of the room.

3. Church technology should support the Spirit, not distract from it

Tap creates space for spiritual response, not technical friction.

4. A physical touchpoint creates a spiritual opportunity

An NFC disc becomes a discipleship tool.

5. The right digital giving tools amplify ministry

This isn’t about raising money. It's about resourcing mission.

Why NFC Tap-to-Give Works Better Than QR Codes in Ministry Moments

Churches often ask why Tap consistently outperforms QR codes by 2–3x.

The reason is simple: NFC removes steps.

Here’s what happens in real ministry environments:

• People don’t always know to open their camera app for QR codes
• QR scanning requires lighting, aiming, adjusting, and waiting
• NFC works instantly. You just tap your phone
• No visual coordination required
• No instructions needed
• Perfect for emotional worship moments where attention shouldn’t shift to tech

NFC doesn’t replace QR codes; it removes friction in the moments that matter most. That’s why Tap drove such strong real-time generosity at GrowLeader.

Where Your Church Can Use Tap + ExpressGive

ExpressGive and Tap aren’t just “conference tools.”

They work wherever people gather:

• Church lobbies
• Vision nights
• Fundraisers
• Retreats
• Volunteer gatherings
• Youth and young adult services
• College ministry events

Anywhere people gather, moment-driven generosity can happen.

Because generosity doesn’t just happen online. It happens in the room, in response, in real time.

A Nationwide Shift Toward Real-Time Generosity

Churches using Tap + ExpressGive across the country are seeing similar patterns:

• Higher first-time giver activation
• Shorter paths from inspiration to participation
• Growth in recurring giving after simple one-tap moments
• Stronger engagement in small groups and serving
• Increased trust and clarity around generosity

Churches aren’t just raising support.

They’re raising disciples who understand the joy of open-handed living.

FAQ

What is Overflow Tap?

Overflow Tap is an NFC-powered giving tool that allows anyone to tap their phone and give instantly - no app, no QR code, no login required.

What is ExpressGive?

ExpressGive is Overflow’s fastest giving flow, designed for first-time givers. It launches instantly in the browser and reduces giving to just a few seconds.

How fast can a church deploy Overflow Tap?

Most churches set up Tap in under an hour. Simply assign Tap discs to funds, place them in seats or lobbies, and your congregation is ready.

Is Tap good for activating first-time givers?

Yes. Tap consistently outperforms QR codes and traditional mobile giving because it removes signup friction, making it the most effective first-step giving tool.

Is Overflow secure?

Yes. Overflow undergoes independent third-party assessments to test our security and compliance controls. Overflow is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and built by experts who uphold the highest standards of data and transaction security.

Your church doesn’t need more friction.

It needs more moments where generosity comes alive.