It would be nice if all our weekly attendees gave regularly to Church. But the statistics show that the average Christian is only giving around 2% of net income. Worse still, 30% of regular attendees give nothing at all. That’s right, nothing! So, why are our members giving so little? Read more …
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The poor give more
In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of Read more …
Will you get a reward for your giving?
Whenever we give gifts to our neighbor, do we sometimes think and expect to be rewarded for doing a good thing? As Christians, we need to understand what it means to give graciously and willingly to people especially to those whom God leads us to bless. We need to realize Read more …
Going beyond the tithe – the call to radical generosity
We’ve covered a lot of arguments both for and against tithing in our discourse on the topic of giving. One thing we have clearly established is that a Christian’s money and possessions cannot be separated from his pursuit of and obedience to God. Randy Alcorn, a popular American author and Read more …
Should you encourage your members to give externally?
God is an extravagant giver! As Christians, we should realize the nature of God. One of the attributes of God is generosity. Being generous means the quality of being kind, and not being selfish. It is the willingness to help give money or other things of value. God is also Read more …
what is the tithe?
Of all the topics on money, tithing is probably still the most controversial in the Church today. Many people argue that it no longer applies, that it is just an Old Testament concept, while others believe it is still relevant and continue to practice it today. But before we delve Read more …
Will your giving be rewarded?
YOU WILL BE REWARDED Due to the unsound prosperity doctrine, there has been an overemphasis on rewards in this life. Whilst it is entirely possible that God rewards your faithfulness in this life, the emphasis of the New Testament is on eternity. Consider Jesus words: Jesus said to them, “Truly Read more …
Understand why people give
If you want to improve the level of giving in your Church, then you need to understand why people actually give. No doubt you’ve heard many of the cliches like “Money follows Vision”, but assuming you have a Vision in place already, lets take a closer look at Read more …