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Tithes and Offerings

God has a plan for the financing of the work He has ordered the Church to perform – through tithes and offerings. 

Tithe means the Tenth part, especially as offered to God. Tithing is a practice of obedience of returning 10% of your income to God. Originally, the tithe was given to the temple in the form of produce or livestock since this was the only real income the people had. As society shifted to a monetary exchange system, the tithe began to be paid in currency. 

• Tithing is first mentioned when Abraham presented a tithe to the Priest-king of Jerusalem, Melchizedek. (Genesis 14:18-20). 

• Abraham’s grandson, Jacob, pledged to offer to God a tenth of all that God would bless him with (Read Genesis 28:20-22). What was his 3-fold expectation? 

• God’s presence - “If God will be with me” 

• God’s protection - “will keep me in the way that I go” 

• God’s provision - “will give me bread to eat and raiment to put on”

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For the Christian, tithing is a practice of obedience, faith, and worship given in recognition of the blessings that God has given to us. 

Our tithes provide for: 

• The financial support of the total ministry operations of the church 

• The financial support of the pastoral staff 

• The management of the church campus and facility

 

The tithe is our starting point; it’s the minimum we should give. We believe in God’s plan for everything, and we believe that every member of the church should be a tither, bringing to the Lord a tenth of their income. If all members were tithers, God’s plan of finance would meet all of the financial needs of the church. 

If you aren’t tithing, step out on faith and “try” God. Begin consistently giving something until you can build your faith for 10% of your income.

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Offerings

I Corinthians 16:2 teaches that believers are to give “as God has prospered,” us. This scripture teaches of giving above and beyond the tithe. Consider the tithe as the seed you “owe” and offerings as the seed you “sow” for increase or toward an expected need or outcome, through your faith. Offerings are voluntary giving above the tithe. Offerings bring in the overflow or the abundance of whatever you need from God. It’s not always money. It can be health in your body, better relationships, peace of mind, etc.