

The Purpose of the Tithe
Some say the original purpose of the tithe is to feed (provide for) pastors and to fund the church. What is the purpose of the tithe today?
“God expects us to give not as an afterthought, but as our top financial priority.”, – Alex Cook
As was mentioned in a previous article (put link of article here) biblical fundraising is transformational. It converts both the fundraiser and the donor. It blesses the one asking for the money and the one giving the money as they experience God’s provision and the joy of giving.
Fundraising is about relationships. It is about the one important relationship—our relationship with God. As fundraisers focus on God to provide for the needs of the church or the organization they lead to freedom and joy, their relationship with the Great Provider removes the fear and anxiety of not meeting the goals because they acknowledge that God is the Chief Fundraiser. It empowers the fundraiser to seek a genuine friendship with the donor and to seek their ultimate good. Henri Nouwen says that he will not ask the donor for money if it will not be good for his soul.
Fundraising as a ministry helps the donor to relate with their wealth according to scriptures. The fundraiser ministers to the donor by sharing biblical truths about money and materialism. Always have a ready word from the Bible to bless the donor and to meet their particular needs. Many wealthy people are cash rich but spiritually poor. Christian fundraisers and ministers may be cash poor but they are spiritually rich.
An authentic donor-focused fundraising seeks to grow hearts that are right and rich towards God. Biblical fundraising can be a tool to convert hearts that flow with goodness and generosity. We no longer look at donors as sources of funds but as people who need God. As we encourage them to seek wisdom in giving away their wealth towards the work of the Kingdom, we are as well, purified in the process.
How does a fundraiser help donors to grow giving hearts?
Some say the original purpose of the tithe is to feed (provide for) pastors and to fund the church. What is the purpose of the tithe today?
We all have a radically generous God. It’s not impossible to begin building a culture of generosity when God is the source! He will supply!
How can we grow faithful stewards in the church? Follow God’s way and begin to plant your life and become the first faithful steward, then let God take over!
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