Frequently Asked Questions
About MorningStar Partners
A MorningStar Partner is a co-laborer in the harvest that Jesus speaks of in Matthew 9:37-38:
The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.
A MorningStar Partner is someone like you who has been touched by the Lord and empowered through MorningStar books, multimedia, events, and ministries. When you become a MorningStar Partner, you are touching the lives of countless others worldwide. Your support enables us to put vital, timely materials in the hands of those who need them most. Thank you for joining us in the harvest. You can become a Partner with a regular contribution of any amount, whether it’s once a month or once a year.
Giving Options
- Give by credit card at MStarPartners.org
- Give by credit card by calling 803-547-8495
- Give by credit card using Text to Give (see instructions below)
- Give by check by mailing it to us (see instructions below)
- Choose whether or not you are making a monthly recurring donation.
- Select the amount you would like to give or enter it manually in the “Other” box and hit “Continue.”
- Fill out your personal contact information, and select “Continue.”
- Enter any donation comments (i.e. Missions) and fill in your payment information.
- Select “Contribute” to complete your donation.
- You will then receive an email confirmation upon receipt.
Text-to-Give is the easiest way to donate to MorningStar. Just follow these 3 easy steps:
Step 1: Start a new text message to the number 35-25-800-800.
Step 2: Enter the dollar amount you want to give followed by a giving keyword (see below).
Step 3: Send text message.
NOTE: The first time you use Text-to-Give you will need to follow a link to enter your credit card information. After that, you can donate anytime with a simple text message!
Available Keywords:
- “Donate” for gifts to MorningStar Ministries
- “Tithe” for Fort Mill Church Tithes & Offerings
- “Missions” for gifts to MorningStar Missions
- “Camp” for Stephen Coffey Wilderness Camp
- “CSCL” for gifts to the CSCL Scholarship fund
- “Lou” for gifts to Lou Engle matching fund
EXAMPLE: Texting “100 Donate” to 35-25-800-800 will be a $100 donation to MorningStar Ministries.
If you feel more comfortable giving by check, make your check payable to “MorningStar Partners,” writing “Partners ” on the memo line. Please remember to include your name as it appears in your Partner account if it differs from the name on your check. Our mailing address is:
MorningStar Partners
375 Star Light Drive
Fort Mill, SC 29715
Your recurring gift will be deducted from your credit or debit card on the day of the month you originally set it up. This can easily be changed by calling 803-547-8495.
To update your credit card information, giving amount, or mailing address, please email Partners@MStarM.org or call 803-547-8495 during regular business hours and we can happily do this for you.
End of Year Giving Statements
An official tax-deductible giving statement will be sent to you annually if you have given more than $250 in a calendar year and if you have a United States address. This statement will be mailed by January 31st of the following year, and If you live outside of the USA and would like a giving statement, we would be happy to provide an electronic version. Please email us at Partners@MStarM.org.
If you haven’t received your statement by mid-February, then it’s possible we have outdated contact information for you. If this happens, please email us at Partners@MStarM.org with your full name, mailing address and email, and we will send it to you as soon as possible.
A check that is mailed to a charity is deductible in the year that it was mailed and postmarked, even if it is received in the next calendar year. However, online or mobile giving donations must be received on or before December 31 to be counted in the same calendar year.
No. Charitable contributions must be claimed in the year in which they are donated.
EXAMPLE: Mary writes a check to MorningStar on December 31, 2018 and deposits it in the church offering on Sunday, January 6, 2019. In this case, her check is NOT deductible on her 2018 taxes and will not be included on her 2018 MorningStar Giving Statement. She can claim it in the following year.
Still have a question? Please feel free to contact us.
Call: 803-547-8495 Email: Partners@MStarM.org
Write: MorningStar Partners, 375 Star Light Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29715