Online Giving
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Refund Policy: Contributions to Redeemer Church are considered to be non-refundable. The refund policy for specific events is determined according to the nature of event and is posted within the event registration form.
or if you have any other questions, please email info@redeemersw.com.
Refund Policy: Contributions to Redeemer Church are considered to be non-refundable. The refund policy for specific events is determined according to the nature of event and is posted within the event registration form.
WHY WE GIVE
QUESTIONS & BIBLICAL ANSWERS
The following is an excerpt from our church's covenant membership class material. In considering our giving, below are several questions that God’s Word challenges and guide us on our giving:
- 1) Am I giving regularly? Our giving should be on a regular basis, that is, weekly, bi-monthly, monthly, etc. Although there is nothing wrong with spontaneous giving, Scripture suggests that we be more mindful and systematic about our giving.
Therefore, giving should not be an afterthought or derived from “leftovers”. It should be a result of the firstfruits of our labor and intentionally planned as part of our budget (1 Corinthians 16:1-2). - 2) Am I giving proportionally? Our giving should be in accordance with how each of us has been prospered by God; according to our ability (2 Corinthians 8:2–3). Many of us have been blessed by God abundantly, others have not. Some people can give much more than 10%, others much less. This is an issue that must be worked out in your own heart— but it must be worked out.
- 3) Am I giving sacrificially and bountifully? We are called to give generously, even sacrificially, but not to the point of personal affliction (Philippians 4:17–18).
- 4) Am I giving intentionally? Our giving should not be blind. We give in faith to further the preaching and ministry of the gospel. We give deliberately in order to meet a genuine need, not out of guilt merely to soothe a pressing request (2 Corinthians 8:4; Philippians 4:16).
- 5) Am I properly motivated in my giving? Our giving is rooted in an understanding of the gospel. That understanding leads to belief; our giving is a confession of that belief. In essence, our motivation comes from a desire to give back to God as He has given to us. Secondary motivations include a love for others (2 Corinthians 8:9), a desire for reciprocity (1 Corinthians 9:14–15; 2 Corinthians 8:12–14; cf. Galatians 6:6), and a reward from God (2 Corinthians 9:6).
- 6) Am I giving cheerfully? Our giving should spring from a cheerful heart which God loves. God is not interested in your money but your heart. Our sacrifices do not mean as much to him as our repentance. We are do to all things, including giving, without grumbling and with joy (Philippians 2:14; 2 Corinthians 9:7).
- 7) Am I giving voluntarily? Our giving must not be reluctant or under compulsion. Giving ought to be done out of one’s free volition
(2 Corinthians 8:2–3, 8; 9:7; Philippians 4:18).