Give Financialy
- Vertical Life is a 501(c)3 organization. Your donation is 100% tax-deductible
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Ways To Give
In 1 Timothy 6:17 it says “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Mt 6:19–21.
One Time Gift
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Recurring Gift
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Text to Give
Text any amount to 84321 and follow instructions.
Give by Check
Make checks payable to: Elevate Church
Mail checks to: 101 Front St. Los Angeles, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is VLC’s oversight and accountability?
Vertical Life Church is led by Pastor Jeremy Robertson and guided and protected by a board of Elders. The Elders provide oversight on the spiritual health and direction of the church along with accountability for Pastor Jeremy.
We have a team of non-paid Overseers outside of our church who provide guidance, accountability, and relationship.
How does VLC’s board function?
Our board meets monthly to review the health of the church, as well as financial decisions, capital expenditure and expenses. All decisions are discussed and voted on by the board.
How is the budget determined?
The budget is set in alignment with the vision of Pastor Jeremy and the board in order to reach more people for Christ and grow the church. The budget is set annually and based on the needs of each location, department and team. The budget is based on 90% of previous year tithes and offering.
How are financial accounts managed?
Tithes and offerings are deposited into our bank account at Truist. This account is used for all general expenses of the church. We also have a savings account at CDF Capital and Treasury Bonds that are set aside for our building project. All staff are accountable for their spending and required to submit receipts and explanation of each purchase.
(All teachers and Vertical Kids staff have been background checked)
How are staff salaries calculated?
We set staff wages by referencing salary guides from churchsalary.com. Wages for Pastor Jeremy are set by an independent compensation committee and wages for each staff member are set by Pastor Jeremy and the Pastor of Growth and Operations and reviewed annually. All wages are reviewed annually.
How does VLC keep records of giving?
We utilize Planning Center Giving to process and record giving transactions. At any time, you can request a giving record or you can use the Church Center App to see all past giving records. After the end of the financial year, a giving statement is sent for that year, as we are a registered 501c3 nonprofit.
How does VLC keep records of expense and income?
We use Quickbooks as our accounting software and perform monthly reconciliation of all accounts.
Are VLC’s books independently audited?
CoSurge CPAs completed an independent accounting compilation on 2021 books and an independent accounting review on 2022 and 2023 books.