Why Give?

Practicing good stewardship of our whole life, including our finances, is a foundational discipline to be developed by every follower of Jesus Christ.

The Bible teaches that a tithe (the first 10% of our income) is the baseline for offerings that are to be given to God, through the church, to advance His kingdom’s work, to develop the generous heart of God in us, and to help us escape the bondage of greed that blocks God’s work in us.

Why Online?

A large and growing number of people today do not use checks and carry very little cash. Instead they use electronic methods like online payment services and bank cards. Studies show that the typical young adult today seldom writes a check but 90% of adults under 35 use a debit card.

The church has an obligation to teach and to make available practical ways for individuals to practice financial stewardship as a part of their regular worship and discipleship. Making provisions for electronic giving is simply one of those practical ways that the church can help people today to practice giving tithes and offerings.

Please Note . . .

The convenience of paying electronically using of a credit card has made an abundance of “easy credit” available. The Bible warns of the dangers of accumulating debt. The only time using a credit card is appropriate for giving an offering is when the balance on that card is paid in full every month. Debit cards are more appropriate and highly recommended.

A PERSON SHOULD NEVER ADD TO THEIR CREDIT CARD DEBT WITH TITHES AND OFFERINGS!