{"id":167,"date":"2025-03-24T00:11:26","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T00:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cogic.org\/ofs\/?page_id=167"},"modified":"2026-03-20T18:23:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T18:23:17","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cogic.org\/ofs\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;bg_color&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742774993022{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221; bg_color_value=&#8221;#7d1745&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742774364274{margin: 0px !important;padding: 0px !important;}&#8221;][layerslider_vc id=&#8221;2&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1743037254649{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1743038603671{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Welcome to the Financial Secretary Resource Hub&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%237d1745&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Whether you&#8217;re newly appointed or a seasoned jurisdictional secretary, this page is designed to support you in managing your responsibilities with clarity and confidence. Our goal is to equip you with the tools and guidance needed to fulfill your obligations with confidence and integrity. Here you\u2019ll find clear instructions for submitting official forms, best practices for processing payments, and helpful resources on merchant services\u2014including how to establish merchant accounts, POS systems, and enable online giving.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23000000&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; el_width=&#8221;60&#8243; accent_color=&#8221;#7d1745&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;bg_color&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1743037707567{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221; bg_color_value=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742774364274{margin: 0px !important;padding: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<div id=\"advanced-tabs-desc-wrap-9012\" class=\"ult_tabs \" style=\" \" data-tabsstyle=\"style2\"\n data-titlebg=\"#ffffff\" data-titlecolor=\"#595959\" data-fullheight=\"off\"\n data-titlehoverbg=\"#f8cd6f\" data-titlehovercolor=\"#7d1745\"\n data-rotatetabs=\"0\" data-responsivemode=\"Both\" data-animation=\"Slide-Horizontal\"\ndata-activetitle=\"#7d1745\" data-activeicon=\"\" data-activebg=\"#ffffff\"  data-respmode=\"Tabs\" data-respwidth=\"400\" data-scroll = \"on\" data-activeindex=\"1\"><ul id=advanced-tabs-wrap-1968 class=\"ult_tabmenu style2 \" style=\"color:transparent;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><li class=\"ult_tab_li  \" data-iconcolor=\"#74777b\" data-iconhover=\"#ffffff\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#1743029757368-4\"  id=\"1743029757368-4\"  style=\"color:#595959;background-color:#ffffff;border-top-left-radius:8px;;   \" class=\"ult_a  \">\n\t\t\t\t\t     <span class=\"ult_tab_main Both \">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t <span class=\"ult_tab_section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t<span  data-ultimate-target='#advanced-tabs-wrap-1968 .ult-span-text'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:15px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"ult-span-text no_icon ult_tab_display_text ult-responsive\" style=\";\">Instructions for Submitting the F1. F2 Forms<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"ult_tab_li  \" data-iconcolor=\"#74777b\" data-iconhover=\"#ffffff\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#1774025112654-2-4\"  id=\"1774025112654-2-4\"  style=\"color:#595959;background-color:#ffffff;;   \" class=\"ult_a  \">\n\t\t\t\t\t     <span class=\"ult_tab_main Both \">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t <span class=\"ult_tab_section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t<span  data-ultimate-target='#advanced-tabs-wrap-1968 .ult-span-text'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:15px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"ult-span-text no_icon ult_tab_display_text ult-responsive\" style=\";\">Digital Reporting<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"ult_tab_li  \" data-iconcolor=\"#74777b\" data-iconhover=\"#ffffff\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#1743029757389-10\"  id=\"1743029757389-10\"  style=\"color:#595959;background-color:#ffffff;border-top-right-radius:8px;;   \" class=\"ult_a  \">\n\t\t\t\t\t     <span class=\"ult_tab_main Both \">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t <span class=\"ult_tab_section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t<span  data-ultimate-target='#advanced-tabs-wrap-1968 .ult-span-text'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:15px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"ult-span-text no_icon ult_tab_display_text ult-responsive\" style=\";\">Payment &amp; Reporting Instructions<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div  data-ultimate-target='#advanced-tabs-desc-wrap-9012 .ult_tabcontent .ult_tab_min_contain  p'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' class=\"ult_tabcontent ult-responsive style2\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;\"><div class=\"ult_tab_min_contain \" >\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"ult_tabitemname\"  >\n\t\t\t\t[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1743037971943{padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #7d1745\"><b>Instructions for Submitting the F-1, F-2\u00a0 Form (s) via Magistrate Pro<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><b>1. Accessing the Portal<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Go to<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.magistratepro.com\"> <b>www.magistratepro.com<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Log in<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> using your previously established <\/span><b>ARC credentials<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you <\/span><b>do not have ARC credentials<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, click the <\/span><b>&#8220;REQUEST ACCOUNT&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> button on the website.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Newly appointed <\/span><b>Financial Secretaries or Financial Officers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> must obtain <\/span><b>approval from their Jurisdictional Bishop<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to access the necessary areas and functions of the site.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2. Navigating to the F-1, F-2\u00a0 Form (s)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once logged in, go to the <\/span><b>Jurisdictional Financial Portal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> on the landing page.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click on the <\/span><b>F-1 Form or F-2 Form(s)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to begin the reporting process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Select the <\/span><b>year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for which you are reporting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click <\/span><b>&#8220;Add&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to begin building the <\/span><b>F-1 or F-2\u00a0 Report (s).<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3. Entering Credential Holder Information<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Choose the appropriate <\/span><b>Assessment Category<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Enter records for each <\/span><b>Credential Holder<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, mirroring the information required on the physical printed form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If a <\/span><b>Credential Holder already exists<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> on your Jurisdiction form, verify their <\/span><b>current assessment and amount<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> based on their credential level (<\/span><b>Superintendent, Pastor, District Missionary, Elder, etc.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can enter up to <\/span><b>50 records at a time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, then click <\/span><b>&#8220;Add to F-1 Report.&#8221;<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To add a <\/span><b>new Credential Holder<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> not already listed, use the <\/span><b>search function<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(Note: The individual must have an active account in the ARC\/Magistrate Pro system.)<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>4. Reviewing &amp; Submitting the F-1 Form<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click <\/span><b>&#8220;Review F-1&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to verify all entries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If all records are correct, click <\/span><b>&#8220;Submit F-1&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to send the report to the Finance Office.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>5. Reviewing &amp; Submitting the F-2 Form<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click <\/span><b>&#8220;Review F-2&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to verify all entries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If all records are correct, click <\/span><b>&#8220;Submit F-2&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to send the report to the Finance Office.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>6. Making a Payment<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Contact the <\/span><b>OFS Administrators<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> by phone to process payment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Alternatively, use the <\/span><b>online payment link<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to submit payment via <\/span><b>Credit Card or ACH<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once <\/span><b>payment is received and matched<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to the submitted F-1 and F-2, the <\/span><b>status<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> of your report in <\/span><b>Magistrate Pro<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> will update to <\/span><b>&#8220;Processed and Cleared.&#8221;<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"ult_tabitemname\"  >\n\t\t\t\t[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Download our Digital Reporting Slideshow for a comprehensive overview of our latest insights and performance.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:center&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"ult_tabitemname\"  >\n\t\t\t\t[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1743038046861{padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #7d1745\"><b>Payment &amp; Reporting Instructions \u2013 Memphis Headquarters<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Below are the instructions to ensure a smooth payment process and submission of required reports to the Financial Secretary\u2019s Office in Memphis.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Laity\/ Loyalty Report \u2013 (F-1, F-2 Forms)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ensure that all <\/span><b>required reports<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are completed and up to date.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Verify that you have the necessary financial information and supporting documents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When using <\/span><b>Migrate Pro<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, confirm that all data has been submitted correctly before proceeding with payment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2. Payments \u2013 Call for Office<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To make a payment for upcoming reports, follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Before Calling<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have the following ready:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Full name and contact details<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Jurisdiction Name<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Payment amount and method<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (credit card, check, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Completed digital forms (F1, F2, F3) \u2013 Must be submitted before calling<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>How to Call the Office for Payment<\/b><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Email Required Forms<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Send the completed <\/span><b>F1, F2, and F3 forms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to <\/span><b>OFS@cogic.org<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use the subject line: <\/span><b>Jurisdiction Name\u2013 Payment Submission for Reports<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attach all forms in <\/span><b>PDF format<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Call the Financial Secretary\u2019s Office<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dial <\/span><b>(901) 947-9300<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Follow the prompts to reach the <\/span><b>Financial Secretary\u2019s department<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Speak with an Administrator\u00a0<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Inform them that you are calling to <\/span><b>make a payment for upcoming reports<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Confirm that you have emailed the required forms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Provide necessary payment details ( amount, method of payment).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Request Confirmation<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ask for a <\/span><b>confirmation number or receipt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for your records.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult_acord advanced-tabs-desc-wrap-9012\">\n   <div class=\"ult-tabto-accordion \" style=\"width:;\"\n    data-titlecolor=\"#595959\"  data-titlebg=\"#ffffff\"\n     data-titlehoverbg=\"#f8cd6f\" data-titlehovercolor=\"#7d1745\" data-animation=\"Slide-Horizontal\"\n     data-activetitle=\"#7d1745\" data-activeicon=\"\" data-activebg=\"#ffffff\" data-scroll = \"on\" data-activeindex=\"1\" >\n     <dl><dt class=\"\">\n\t        \t<a class=\"ult-tabto-actitle withBorder ult_a \" id=\"1743029757368-4\" style=\"color:#595959;;background-color:#ffffff;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;\" href=\"#1743029757368-4\">\n\t        \t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><\/i>\n\t        \t\t\t<span class=\"ult_tab_main ult_ac_main ult_noacordicnBoth\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  data-ultimate-target='#advanced-tabs-wrap-1968 .ult-span-text'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:15px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"ult-span-text no_icon ult_acordian-text ult-responsive\" style=\";color:inherit \" >Instructions for Submitting the F1. F2 Forms<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/a><\/dt>\n\t            \t\t<dd class=\"ult-tabto-accordionItem ult-tabto-accolapsed\">\n\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"ult-tabto-acontent\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;\">\n\t\t\t\t               [vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1743037971943{padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #7d1745\"><b>Instructions for Submitting the F-1, F-2\u00a0 Form (s) via Magistrate Pro<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><b>1. Accessing the Portal<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Go to<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.magistratepro.com\"> <b>www.magistratepro.com<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Log in<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> using your previously established <\/span><b>ARC credentials<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you <\/span><b>do not have ARC credentials<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, click the <\/span><b>&#8220;REQUEST ACCOUNT&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> button on the website.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Newly appointed <\/span><b>Financial Secretaries or Financial Officers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> must obtain <\/span><b>approval from their Jurisdictional Bishop<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to access the necessary areas and functions of the site.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2. Navigating to the F-1, F-2\u00a0 Form (s)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once logged in, go to the <\/span><b>Jurisdictional Financial Portal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> on the landing page.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click on the <\/span><b>F-1 Form or F-2 Form(s)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to begin the reporting process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Select the <\/span><b>year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for which you are reporting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click <\/span><b>&#8220;Add&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to begin building the <\/span><b>F-1 or F-2\u00a0 Report (s).<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3. Entering Credential Holder Information<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Choose the appropriate <\/span><b>Assessment Category<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Enter records for each <\/span><b>Credential Holder<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, mirroring the information required on the physical printed form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If a <\/span><b>Credential Holder already exists<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> on your Jurisdiction form, verify their <\/span><b>current assessment and amount<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> based on their credential level (<\/span><b>Superintendent, Pastor, District Missionary, Elder, etc.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can enter up to <\/span><b>50 records at a time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, then click <\/span><b>&#8220;Add to F-1 Report.&#8221;<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To add a <\/span><b>new Credential Holder<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> not already listed, use the <\/span><b>search function<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(Note: The individual must have an active account in the ARC\/Magistrate Pro system.)<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>4. Reviewing &amp; Submitting the F-1 Form<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click <\/span><b>&#8220;Review F-1&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to verify all entries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If all records are correct, click <\/span><b>&#8220;Submit F-1&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to send the report to the Finance Office.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>5. Reviewing &amp; Submitting the F-2 Form<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click <\/span><b>&#8220;Review F-2&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to verify all entries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If all records are correct, click <\/span><b>&#8220;Submit F-2&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to send the report to the Finance Office.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>6. Making a Payment<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Contact the <\/span><b>OFS Administrators<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> by phone to process payment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Alternatively, use the <\/span><b>online payment link<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to submit payment via <\/span><b>Credit Card or ACH<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once <\/span><b>payment is received and matched<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to the submitted F-1 and F-2, the <\/span><b>status<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> of your report in <\/span><b>Magistrate Pro<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> will update to <\/span><b>&#8220;Processed and Cleared.&#8221;<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\t        \t\t\t<\/dd><dt class=\"\">\n\t        \t<a class=\"ult-tabto-actitle withBorder ult_a \" id=\"1774025112654-2-4\" style=\"color:#595959;;background-color:#ffffff;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;\" href=\"#1774025112654-2-4\">\n\t        \t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><\/i>\n\t        \t\t\t<span class=\"ult_tab_main ult_ac_main ult_noacordicnBoth\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  data-ultimate-target='#advanced-tabs-wrap-1968 .ult-span-text'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:15px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"ult-span-text no_icon ult_acordian-text ult-responsive\" style=\";color:inherit \" >Digital Reporting<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/a><\/dt>\n\t            \t\t<dd class=\"ult-tabto-accordionItem ult-tabto-accolapsed\">\n\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"ult-tabto-acontent\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;\">\n\t\t\t\t               [vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Download our Digital Reporting Slideshow for a comprehensive overview of our latest insights and performance.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:center&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\t        \t\t\t<\/dd><dt class=\"\">\n\t        \t<a class=\"ult-tabto-actitle withBorder ult_a \" id=\"1743029757389-10\" style=\"color:#595959;;background-color:#ffffff;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;\" href=\"#1743029757389-10\">\n\t        \t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><\/i>\n\t        \t\t\t<span class=\"ult_tab_main ult_ac_main ult_noacordicnBoth\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  data-ultimate-target='#advanced-tabs-wrap-1968 .ult-span-text'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:15px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"ult-span-text no_icon ult_acordian-text ult-responsive\" style=\";color:inherit \" >Payment &amp; Reporting Instructions<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/a><\/dt>\n\t            \t\t<dd class=\"ult-tabto-accordionItem ult-tabto-accolapsed\">\n\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"ult-tabto-acontent\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;\">\n\t\t\t\t               [vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1743038046861{padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #7d1745\"><b>Payment &amp; Reporting Instructions \u2013 Memphis Headquarters<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Below are the instructions to ensure a smooth payment process and submission of required reports to the Financial Secretary\u2019s Office in Memphis.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Laity\/ Loyalty Report \u2013 (F-1, F-2 Forms)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ensure that all <\/span><b>required reports<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are completed and up to date.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Verify that you have the necessary financial information and supporting documents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When using <\/span><b>Migrate Pro<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, confirm that all data has been submitted correctly before proceeding with payment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2. Payments \u2013 Call for Office<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To make a payment for upcoming reports, follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Before Calling<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have the following ready:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Full name and contact details<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Jurisdiction Name<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Payment amount and method<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (credit card, check, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Completed digital forms (F1, F2, F3) \u2013 Must be submitted before calling<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>How to Call the Office for Payment<\/b><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Email Required Forms<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Send the completed <\/span><b>F1, F2, and F3 forms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to <\/span><b>OFS@cogic.org<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use the subject line: <\/span><b>Jurisdiction Name\u2013 Payment Submission for Reports<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attach all forms in <\/span><b>PDF format<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Call the Financial Secretary\u2019s Office<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dial <\/span><b>(901) 947-9300<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Follow the prompts to reach the <\/span><b>Financial Secretary\u2019s department<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Speak with an Administrator\u00a0<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Inform them that you are calling to <\/span><b>make a payment for upcoming reports<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Confirm that you have emailed the required forms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Provide necessary payment details ( amount, method of payment).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Request Confirmation<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ask for a <\/span><b>confirmation number or receipt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for your records.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\t        \t\t\t<\/dd>\n    \t<\/dl>\n    <!--<div class=\"extraborder\" style=\"background-color:#f8cd6f\"><\/div>-->\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;23&#8243; 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Accessing the Portal<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Go to<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.magistratepro.com\"> <b>www.magistratepro.com<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Log in<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> using your previously established <\/span><b>ARC credentials<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you <\/span><b>do not have ARC credentials<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, click the <\/span><b>&#8220;REQUEST ACCOUNT&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> button on the website.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Newly appointed <\/span><b>Financial Secretaries or Financial Officers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> must obtain <\/span><b>approval from their Jurisdictional Bishop<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to access the necessary areas and functions of the site.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2. Navigating to the F-1, F-2\u00a0 Form (s)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once logged in, go to the <\/span><b>Jurisdictional Financial Portal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> on the landing page.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click on the <\/span><b>F-1 Form or F-2 Form(s)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to begin the reporting process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Select the <\/span><b>year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for which you are reporting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click <\/span><b>&#8220;Add&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to begin building the <\/span><b>F-1 or F-2\u00a0 Report (s).<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3. Entering Credential Holder Information<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Choose the appropriate <\/span><b>Assessment Category<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Enter records for each <\/span><b>Credential Holder<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, mirroring the information required on the physical printed form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If a <\/span><b>Credential Holder already exists<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> on your Jurisdiction form, verify their <\/span><b>current assessment and amount<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> based on their credential level (<\/span><b>Superintendent, Pastor, District Missionary, Elder, etc.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can enter up to <\/span><b>50 records at a time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, then click <\/span><b>&#8220;Add to F-1 Report.&#8221;<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To add a <\/span><b>new Credential Holder<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> not already listed, use the <\/span><b>search function<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(Note: The individual must have an active account in the ARC\/Magistrate Pro system.)<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>4. Reviewing &amp; Submitting the F-1 Form<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click <\/span><b>&#8220;Review F-1&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to verify all entries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If all records are correct, click <\/span><b>&#8220;Submit F-1&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to send the report to the Finance Office.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>5. Reviewing &amp; Submitting the F-2 Form<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click <\/span><b>&#8220;Review F-2&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to verify all entries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If all records are correct, click <\/span><b>&#8220;Submit F-2&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to send the report to the Finance Office.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>6. Making a Payment<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Contact the <\/span><b>OFS Administrators<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> by phone to process payment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Alternatively, use the <\/span><b>online payment link<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to submit payment via <\/span><b>Credit Card or ACH<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once <\/span><b>payment is received and matched<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to the submitted F-1 and F-2, the <\/span><b>status<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> of your report in <\/span><b>Magistrate Pro<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> will update to <\/span><b>&#8220;Processed and Cleared.&#8221;<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Payment &amp; Reporting Instructions&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1742777571094-128beba3-dead&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742854513690{padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221;]<b>Payment &amp; Reporting Instructions \u2013 Memphis Headquarters<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Below are the instructions to ensure a smooth payment process and submission of required reports to the Financial Secretary\u2019s Office in Memphis.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Laity\/ Loyalty Report \u2013 (F-1, F-2 Forms)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ensure that all <\/span><b>required reports<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are completed and up to date.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Verify that you have the necessary financial information and supporting documents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When using <\/span><b>Migrate Pro<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, confirm that all data has been submitted correctly before proceeding with payment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2. Payments \u2013 Call for Office<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To make a payment for upcoming reports, follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Before Calling<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have the following ready:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Full name and contact details<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Jurisdiction Name<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Payment amount and method<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (credit card, check, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Completed digital forms (F1, F2, F3) \u2013 Must be submitted before calling<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>How to Call the Office for Payment<\/b><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Email Required Forms<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Send the completed <\/span><b>F1, F2, and F3 forms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to <\/span><b>OFS@cogic.org<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use the subject line: <\/span><b>Jurisdiction Name\u2013 Payment Submission for Reports<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attach all forms in <\/span><b>PDF format<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Call the Financial Secretary\u2019s Office<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dial <\/span><b>(901) 947-9300<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Follow the prompts to reach the <\/span><b>Financial Secretary\u2019s department<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Speak with an Administrator\u00a0<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Inform them that you are calling to <\/span><b>make a payment for upcoming reports<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Confirm that you have emailed the required forms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Provide necessary payment details ( amount, method of payment).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Request Confirmation<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ask for a <\/span><b>confirmation number or receipt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for your records.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Merchant Services&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1742854599304-a46ed958-673d&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000\"><b>Merchant Services \u2013 Access &amp; Support<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;color: #333333\">Welcome to Merchant Services for the Church of God in Christ.\u00a0 We look forward to assisting you with establishing merchant accounts, implementing POS systems, enabling online payments and ensuring all necessary compliance standards are upheld. Through consultation we will provide direction and recommendations to meet the direct and indirect electronic payment processing needs of various organizations within the Church.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>Merchant Services<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> team is here to support the various ministries and auxiliaries by ensuring seamless access to essential financial tools and resources. Our goal is to provide <\/span><b>consultation services and assistance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to ensure that accounts are properly aligned, transactions are processed smoothly, and financial operations run efficiently.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We help navigate systems like <\/span><b>Clover, Authorize.net, virtual portals, and the use of equipment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to manage financial transactions effectively.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><span style=\"color: #333333\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Below, you\u2019ll find a <\/span><b>Merchant Services Quick Look Decision Tree<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to help determine which type of request needs to be submitted: <\/span><b>official request form<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to secure new equipment, gateway and permissions. This process ensures that all requests are reviewed and approved in alignment with office protocols. We can also be reached at <\/span><\/span><a style=\"color: #000000\" href=\"mailto:MerchantServices@COGIC.org\"><b>MerchantServices@COGIC.org<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Click here to access the request form;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfqE2hPmKoMzveU3ZDbK38k00V_C1DCai2Q6UiEVJoKjXyVfw\/viewform?usp=header\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Merchant Services Equipment &amp; Access Request Form<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Quick Look Decision Tree&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1742855053173-8e3749b7-1728&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742855994503{padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #333333\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><b>Merchant Services Quick Look Decision Tree<\/b><\/span><b><br \/>\n<\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your Consultant Resource for Efficient Merchant Services Requests<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;color: #333333\">This decision tree serves as a consultant resource to guide you through the decision-making process when handling Merchant Services requests. It\u2019s designed to help ensure that the right actions are taken and that you\u2019re equipped with the necessary tools and information to make the best choices for your business. From equipment issues to new device requests and banking updates, this quick look will help you move efficiently through the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;color: #333333\">Be sure to review all pricing and options carefully before submitting any requests. If you\u2019re unsure at any stage, the Merchant Services Team is available to provide personalized consultation and support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Clover Equipment &amp; Pricing Information<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Below are the prices for Clover devices and accessories. Understanding these options will help you make informed decisions when requesting new equipment or troubleshooting existing tools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(add graphics to equipment items listed)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Clover Flex<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (mobile, handheld device): <\/span><b>$499<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Clover Mini<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (compact countertop device): <\/span><b>$649<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Clover Station Pro<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (full countertop system): <\/span><b>$1,699<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Clover Go Card Reader<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (mobile reader for smartphones\/tablets): <\/span><b>$49<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Clover Receipt Printer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (works with Clover systems): <\/span><b>$229<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Clover Cash Drawer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (for Clover systems): <\/span><b>$189<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These prices reflect the latest Clover equipment available for your payment processing needs. Review the equipment specifications and choose the one that best fits your business model. If you\u2019re unsure about which option to choose, reach out for a consultation with the Merchant Services Team.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 1: Do You Currently Have Access or Equipment?<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Yes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2192 Go to Step 2<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>No<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2192 Go to Step 3<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Step 2: Are You Having Issues with Your Equipment or Need Changes?<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Yes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2192 Submit a request for replacement, updates, or troubleshooting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>No<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2192 No request needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Step 3: What Do You Need?<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Clover or Authorize.net Access<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2192 Submit a Request<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Virtual Payment Portal Access<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2192 Submit a Request<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>New Equipment (Card Reader, Tablet, Receipt Printer)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2192 Submit a Request<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Updating Banking Details<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2192 <\/span><b>Notify the Treasurer\u2019s Office; LaShonne Patterson at \u00a0 lpatterson@cogic.org\u00a0 for Verification (No Form Needed)<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Returning Equipment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2192 Submit a Return Request<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Step 4: Do You Need Help Determining What You Need?<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Yes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2192 Contact Merchant Services Team for Consultation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>No<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2192 Follow the request process as needed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Additional Notes:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Banking Updates:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Ensure that all banking updates are verified internally and <\/span><b>NOT <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">recorded on this form.Please also ensure that you have connected with the Treasurer\u2019s Office as that team manages the request.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Equipment Returns:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Equipment returns must be documented and submitted for processing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Uncertainty:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> If unsure about your request, reach out to the Merchant Services Team before submission. <\/span><a href=\"mailto:MerchantServices@COGIC.org\"><b>MerchantServices@COGIC.org<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Consultant Tips for Efficient Decision Making:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Before You Request:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Review the Clover equipment options and pricing above to determine which device best fits your needs. If you need help determining which system or equipment to choose, a consultation with the Merchant Services Team is always recommended.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Check Your Current Setup:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> If you already have equipment, verify if it meets your business\u2019s needs or if you need a replacement or upgrade.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Banking Updates:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Remember that banking changes require internal verification, so avoid entering sensitive banking details directly on this form. Notify leadership for validation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;color: #333333\">This decision tree is your key resource to make the right decisions when handling Merchant Services needs. 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