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Giving / Tithe Offering
Your generosity is changing lives.
Giving in the form of tithes and offerings is an important part of Christianity. Tithing is frequently mentioned in the Bible, like when Moses said, “From what you have, take an offering for the Lord. Everyone who is willing is to bring to the Lord an offering of gold, silver and bronze.” (Exodus 35:5)
TITHE
Tithe is holy and belongs to the Lord, the owner of all our material possessions and very lives (Levitcus 27:30).
God commands us to return a tithe, the first ten percent of our income. Returning tithe helps to support the spreading of the gospel by supporting pastors, education, and evangelism.
OFFERING
Offerings are a meaningful way to show gratitude to God for His blessings and to support the needs of the church. By giving offerings, you can help fund the church's ministries, operations, and community outreach, making a real difference the lives of others. you for your generosity and support
FROM THE BIBLE
Returning tithe and offerings is mentioned several times throughout the Bible. For example, in Luke 21:1-4, a widow gave an offering of two copper coins at the temple, earning Jesus's recognition (see video).
Malachi 3:8-12 also shows us that returning a tithe is an act of worship, that we trust God to provide for us.
WHY GIVE?
As Christians, it is our responsibility to be good stewards of the blessings that God has given us. Whether it is our time, money, possessions, or abilities, we must use them wisely and with accountability.
By doing so, we not only grow in our faithfulness and loyalty to God, but we also acknowledge that He is the ultimate Provider.
HOW MUCH TO GIVE?
For tithe, the biblical directive is to return 10% of our income to the Lord. For Offerings, we give as the Lord has blessed us from a grateful heart for God loves a cheerful giver.
For further guidance, refer to the Personal Giving Plan, which outlines suggested amounts to support each offering category.
WHERE DOES IT GO?
A majority of your tithe and offerings support your local community while also furthering the world church's mission of spreading the gospel. Tithe specifically supports pastors, educators, admins, and evangelists in their work.
Offerings support the local church, region, and world needs in ministry, operations, and education. Learn more about how donations are allocated.