As fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ, my wife and I have been faithful and consistent tithers for nearly 25 years. What do I mean by "Tither"? The Bible teaches every believer should give a minimum of 10% of their income, or a tithe, to the local church. Anything over 10% is called an offering and is a way to honor God through giving sacrificially. Tithing is a biblical principle and a discipline we should practice on a consistent basis. God challenges us to test Him regarding this issue in Malachi 3:10.
Beyond the biblical mandate to tithe, we are committed to its practice because:
- We believe in the mission of the Church. The Church is called by God to be light in the darkness of this world. God's plan to fund His mission is for His people to tithe. I believe in the mission of SpringWell Church. We Exist to Draw Spiritually Thirsty People to Jesus. God's plan for SpringWell cannot happen unless we give according to His Word. Do you believe in the mission of SpringWell?
- We want to be an example to our children and grandchildren. If you complain about the selfishness of your children, ask yourself this question, "Am I providing a biblical example of generosity to my family"?
- We unashamedly desire the blessing of God. We don't want to be blessed so we can get more stuff. We want the blessing of God so we can be more of a blessing. We want to be a blessing to our family, our church, friends, and missionaries. We want to make a difference and be a blessing in the lives of others. This happens when we honor God with our tithe.
Tithing is such a big deal in our family it is the first item on our monthly budget. It has become an automatic part of our life.
This is why SpringWell is challenging you to Automate the Important. If tithing is important, then make it automatic. This is why digital giving matters. We live in a modern world that provides us tools to be absolutely faithful and consistent with our giving. Let's take advantage of this tool.
Our church currently receives approximately 20% of our weekly tithe via Digital Giving through the website. Our goal is to increase this percentage to 50% for the summer. This will help us continue the momentum we've experienced so far in 2011.
Would you be willing to set up an online giving profile and automate the important? This allows you to set up recurring giving and to be faithful and consistent. Not only will you not have to bring a checkbook to church, you'll help us maintain ministries where we Draw Spiritually Thirsty People to Jesus.
Jump in. Automate what's important.
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