Growing in
Generosity

Don’t store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves don’t break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

-Matthew 6

Generosity

In Matthew 6, Jesus says, where your money is, there your heart will be also. We want to see everyone who calls this church home growing more like Jesus. If we are growing in Christ we should also be growing in generosity. We believe that Christian generosity begins with giving to the local church and that every Christian should have a plan to support their local church. Whether you are considering giving for the first time, or you have faithfully given for years, we believe there is a step you can take to grow in generosity. As we grow in generosity, we not only increase our giving, but also our Kingdom impact. We want to equip you to grow in generosity, so we’ve put together this guide to help you along the way. 

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FIRST TIME

I am giving for the first time. Growing in generosity always begins with a first step. Taking that first step is never easy, but required if you are going to grow. If you have never given before, take your first step by giving today. 

OCCASIONAL

I have given before, but not consistently. If you have given something in the past, but done so inconsistently, oftentimes your next step is to begin giving regularly. A great way to move from giving occasionally to giving consistently is to set up a recurring gift. 

CONSISTENT

I give consistently, but not as much as I could.  The consistent giver has taken steps to give regularly. They are committed to the act of giving. At this stage, our next step of growing in generosity is to give in a way that reflects the generosity we have been shown through Christ. A next step to grow in generosity is to evaluate the level at which you are giving.

TITHING

I faithfully give 10% of my income.  Tithing simply is giving back the first 10% of what God has given us. The tithing giver has gone from giving consistently to giving intentionally in a way that models a heart of generosity. Growing in generosity means looking for additional ways to further God’s Kingdom with your resources.

SACRIFICIAL

I give more than 10%, prioritizing God’s Kingdom over mine. The sacrificial giver is someone who gives beyond what is normal or accepted. When we grow into sacrificial giving, we begin to choose God’s Kingdom over our own comforts. The sacrificial giver shows the transforming work Jesus has done in our lives by giving in a way that impacts their lifestyle.

LEGACY

I give to make a Kingdom impact that outlasts me. The legacy giver believes that every resource, whether financial or otherwise, is a gift from God to be used for His Kingdom purposes. The legacy giver intentionally gives by acknowledging that their generosity will outlast them, and that everything in their life is to be freely and generously given for God’s work. Legacy giving leaves an impact that outlasts the giver and serves the Kingdom beyond their lives.