Jesus talked more about money than He did prayer, heaven or hell. Why? Because He said, “Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also” (Matthew 6:21). Giving is a heart issue that gets to the core of what we believe and…what we want to become.

We believe giving is an act of worship, as we learn to respond in a very tangible way to the incredible generosity of God. We give out of grateful hearts in recognition that God owns everything, and we are to be faithful stewards of all he entrusts to us. The Lord gives us the opportunity to proclaim to our neighbors and community His sufficiency and provision. Giving invigorates our devotion to Christ. Giving frees us from the tyranny of consumerism. Giving provides an outlet for compassion. Giving provides us an opportunity to teach our families that money is a servant rather than our master. So, our prayer is that as people of faith we would live faithfully.

• Every believer has a responsibility to support his or her home church financially. (Mal 3:8-10; 1 Corinthians 9:7-12; 1 Timothy 5:17-18)

• Every believer should prayerfully consider the biblical guideline of the tithe (10% of one’s income) as a helpful starting point for learning how to give. (Genesis 14:18-20; Malachi 3:8-10; Matthew 23:23)

• Every believer can give Biblically, regardless of income. The amount is not as important as the intent of the heart one gives…regularly, proportionally, generously, sacrificially and cheerfully. (Matthew 6:21; 1 Corinthians 16:1-2; 2 Corinthians 9)

• Every healthy church will go through seasons of sacrificial giving, above and beyond regular giving, to provide for special needs and opportunities. (Exodus 35:4–36:7; Acts 11:27-30)