Giving FAQs

FAQ down What is "tithing"?

FAQ down What is an "offering"?

FAQ up What are tithes for?

In the Old Testament, the tithes were used for the support of the Levites and for temple services.  Temple services correspond to the services of the church; and today those who correspond to the Levites are those in full-time Christian ministry.  Paul wrote to the Corinthians (see all of 1 Corinthians 9:7-14):

"Don't you know that those who work in the temple get their food from the temple, and 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 9:13,14

For the Levites, it was by birth.  For us in the Church, it’s by gifting.  Those recognised in this way are released from the need to be employed in order to give their full time to ministry.   Less ...

FAQ down Where should the tithe be given?

FAQ down Can I designate my offerings?

FAQ down What if I'm not earning?

FAQ down What is Gift Aid?

FAQ down How do I add gift aid?