Cultivating a Culture of Giving within GCI
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We need to learn, teach, and transmit a way of
life of sharing
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generosity
and
bountiful cheerful giving
within GCI, that will
continue from generation to generation
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Our members must be known to be
generous, kind, hospitable and
cheerful givers
It is Christ-given mandate for members to support the church financially for:
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Local ministry activities
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local congregation
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national church, and
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the GCI denomination
VISION, MISSION AND MINISTRY
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People give for a
mission/ purpose / programme
driven
by a
clear compelling vision
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The mission and vision must be in alignment with the
reason
why we exist as a Christian church
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Some of these could be
short, medium or long-term vision
and mission
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Whatever it is, it should be so clearly spelt out that
members will know and will be persuaded to give – once,
or regularly according to the needs
The Culture GCI wants to create – High Support & High Challenge
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Healthy Christians give – Offerings are a measure of our spiritua
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“I am not commanding you, but I want to
test the sincerity of your love
by comparing it with
the earnestness of others.”
(2 Cor. 8:8)
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“For where your treasure is,
there your heart will be
also.” (Matt. 6:21)
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“ … You
excel
in so many ways—in your
faith, your gifted speakers, your knowledge, your
enthusiasm, and your love
from us—I want you to excel also in this gracious
act of giving
.” (2
Cor. 8:7)
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If we don’t create a culture of giving, we will not grow into a healthy church – “remember the words
of the Lord Jesus: ‘It is
more blessed to give than to receive
.’” (Acts 20:36)
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Buildings & Infrastructure
– People gave for the building of the Tabernacle
Exodus
35 & 36
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Poverty Alleviation
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2 Corinthians 8:1 – 4
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Ministry Worker Salaries
– “
If we have sown spiritual seed among you, is it too much if we reap
a material harvest from you?… Don’t you know that
those who serve in the temple get their
food from the temple
, and that those who serve at the altar share in what is offered on the
altar?
IN THE SAME WAY
, the
Lord has commanded
that those who preach the gospel
should receive their living from the gospel
.” (1 Corinthians. 9:11, 13-14 NIV
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Ministry Programs
– Catering, Transport, Youth Camps, Outreach, Retreats
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These needs are aligned to the overall vision and mission of the church – we need to communicate
them all the time
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Exodus 23:14; 34:20 –
“Don’t come before the Lord “empty-handed
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Offerings – freewill and thanksgiving
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“Offering time is blessing time”;
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“Givers never lack” – biblical language
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“God is good, all the time!” – what does it mean?
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This is our Father’s Work – we are co-workers with God
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You cannot ‘out-give’ God – All belong to him
Create Occasions for Giving as Part of
Annual Worship Calendar
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Thanksgiving Day
– Special day set aside by Nation or church
to say ‘thank you, Lord’
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Special Days
in the Church Calendar – Annual Lord’s Supper,
Resurrection Sunday, Pentecost, Ascension Day, Christmas,
New Year’s Day Offerings
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Special events in our lives
– birthdays, wedding
anniversaries, exam success, employment, retirement, birth of
new babies, acquisition of car or house, marriage, death of a
loved one etc.
Develop the Infrastructure for Giving
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Offering envelopes
- Everybody gives equal – an envelope
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Encourage direct deposit for official receipts to be issued
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Offering bowls, baskets – not shopping plastic bags and plates
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Accessibility for givers – how the collections happen, when
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Information about the types and periods for each offering
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Accountability and reporting of use of offerings – share financial
statements
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Various offering methods: EFT, Mobile banking, Cash deposits, etc
Preach on Giving – RCL provides
many opportunities
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The Bible speaks about money and possessions as much as it does other
spiritual subjects– if you spend six months without preaching about giving,
your preaching is not balanced
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“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the
door will be opened to you.”
(Matt. 7:7)
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Jesus spoke about money and possessions all the time
QUESTIONS - COMMENTS
Learn, teach, and embrace a culture of sharing and generous giving within GCI for the support of local ministry activities, congregations, and the national church. Encourage members to be known for their generosity and cheerful giving, aligning with the Christ-given mandate. Establish a clear vision, mission, and ministry approach driven by purpose and compelling goals to guide and inspire giving. Understand the importance of creating a culture of giving to nurture a healthy church and address common needs like building infrastructure, poverty alleviation, worker salaries, and ministry programs.
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Creating a Culture of Giving Creating a Culture of Giving
Introduction Introduction We need to learn, teach, and transmit a way of life of sharing, generosity and bountiful cheerful giving within GCI, that will continue from generation to generation Our members must be known to be generous, kind, hospitable and cheerful givers It is Christ-given mandate for members to support the church financially for: Local ministry activities local congregation national church, and the GCI denomination
VISION, MISSION AND MINISTRY People give for a mission/ purpose / programme driven by a clear compelling vision The mission and vision must be in alignment with the reason why we exist as a Christian church Some of these could be short, medium or long-term vision and mission Whatever it is, it should be so clearly spelt out that members will know and will be persuaded to give once, or regularly according to the needs
The Culture GCI wants to create High Support & High Challenge
Why do we need a culture of Giving Why do we need a culture of Giving Healthy Christians give Offerings are a measure of our spiritual health I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others. (2 Cor. 8:8) For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matt. 6:21) You excel in so many ways in your faith, your gifted speakers, your knowledge, your enthusiasm, and your love from us I want you to excel also in this gracious act of giving. (2 Cor. 8:7) If we don t create a culture of giving, we will not grow into a healthy church remember the words of the Lord Jesus: It is more blessed to give than to receive. (Acts 20:36)
Common Needs of the Church Common Needs of the Church Buildings & Infrastructure People gave for the building of the Tabernacle Exodus 35 & 36 Poverty Alleviation - 2 Corinthians 8:1 4 Ministry Worker Salaries If we have sown spiritual seed among you, is it too much if we reap a material harvest from you? Don t you know that those who serve in the temple get their food from the temple, and that those who serve at the altar share in what is offered on the altar? IN THE SAME WAY, the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel. (1 Corinthians. 9:11, 13-14 NIV Ministry Programs Catering, Transport, Youth Camps, Outreach, Retreats These needs are aligned to the overall vision and mission of the church we need to communicate them all the time
Create the Culture through Language Create the Culture through Language Exodus 23:14; 34:20 Don t come before the Lord empty-handed ! Offerings freewill and thanksgiving Offering time is blessing time ; Givers never lack biblical language God is good, all the time! what does it mean? This is our Father s Work we are co-workers with God You cannot out-give God All belong to him
Create Occasions for Giving as Part of Annual Worship Calendar Thanksgiving Day Special day set aside by Nation or church to say thank you, Lord Special Days in the Church Calendar Annual Lord s Supper, Resurrection Sunday, Pentecost, Ascension Day, Christmas, New Year s Day Offerings Special events in our lives birthdays, wedding anniversaries, exam success, employment, retirement, birth of new babies, acquisition of car or house, marriage, death of a loved one etc.
Develop the Infrastructure for Giving Offering envelopes - Everybody gives equal an envelope Encourage direct deposit for official receipts to be issued Offering bowls, baskets not shopping plastic bags and plates Accessibility for givers how the collections happen, when Information about the types and periods for each offering Accountability and reporting of use of offerings share financial statements Various offering methods: EFT, Mobile banking, Cash deposits, etc
Preach on Giving RCL provides many opportunities The Bible speaks about money and possessions as much as it does other spiritual subjects if you spend six months without preaching about giving, your preaching is not balanced Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. (Matt. 7:7) Jesus spoke about money and possessions all the time
