Followers of God in the Old Testament were required to give a tenth of their income to support the temple and the needs of the poor. Although the New Testament does not specifically mention the tithe, it does teach that we should give as we are "able and even beyond our ability" (2 Corinthians 8:3). Jesus teaches that our giving should be generous and sacrificial, pointing to a poor widow who gave with profound sacrifice (Mark 12:41-44). He also directs us to "store up treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also" (Luke 12:33-34); therefore, the 10% tithe is seen as a minimum guideline of sorts for New Testament believers as we attempt to give with generosity and sacrifice.

We are deeply committed to being wise stewards of the finances entrusted to us by God. Our budget reflects the priorities and focus of our church. This means the budget is dedicated to:
• ministry that is focused on lifting up the name of Jesus
• generously serving the most vulnerable in our city and world
• starting new churches to reach new people
We dedicate 20% of our budget to outreach activities, the majority of which goes to support outside ministries doing kingdom work in our city and world. Contact Accounting using the contact form below for a copy of the church budget and additional details.

Scripture teaches that we are to give back to God our "firstfruits" (Exodus 23:16, 19). Proverbs 3:9 encourages us to "honor the Lord with our wealth, with the firstfruits of our crops". This is consistent with our understanding that we are first and foremost citizens of God's kingdom, seeking to invest our resources (time, talents, money) in ways that are consistent with God's values and priorities. This is what Jesus meant when he asked us to think first of investing our wealth "where no thief comes near and no moth destroys"; therefore, it is Biblical to calculate your tithe and offering on your annual gross income.