All Stewardship FAQ Updates

Q. How much money does the Bible say we should give to the church each year? A. The Bible doesn’t tell us to give to church but to God!  If you are just beginning to give back to God financially through your church, start where you can.  Probably the most important part of getting started [...]

Q. How much money should I give to the church each year? A. NONE… But giving back to God is a good idea. We give back to God out of gratitude for all God has done for us and given to us. Saying thank you to God is good for us. If you are just [...]

Q. Why does the Bible talk about giving financially? A. One of the reasons the bible encourages us to give from our financial resources is giving back to God along with worship fulfills the common human need to have a focus in life that is bigger than ourselves. When we are all that matters, life [...]

Q. I heard someone talk about the the “joy” of giving; What do you mean by the joy of giving? A. One way we find joy in giving financially is the joy and meaning of a heartfelt “Thank You”. When we give our finances back to God throughZion, we are saying thank you for all [...]

Good stewardship raises money but does so in the context of broader and deeper concern about giving as a way of life and not simply a donation to a project. Stewardship: Year-round and always, with special emphases during the church year. Fundraising: Commonly time-specific, and related to the accomplishment of a specific task.

Good stewardship raises money but does so in the context of broader and deeper concern about giving as a way of life and not simply a donation to a project. Stewardship: Approaches individuals with the hope and promise of advancing religious values and spiritual growth, affirming the distinct role of the church as a way of life and not [...]

Good stewardship raises money but does so in the context of broader and deeper concern about giving as a way of life and not simply a donation to a project. Stewardship: Thematically promotes the idea that giving is a sign of praise and appreciation, responding to God with the generosity of God’s own creation of which we are beneficiaries. [...]

Good stewardship raises money but does so in the context of broader and deeper concern about giving as a way of life and not simply a donation to a project. Stewardship: Believes that giving stems from people’s commitment to their faith and community. Fundraising: Believes that donations are the best way to build commitment from the database of donors.

Good stewardship raises money but does so in the context of broader and deeper concern about giving as a way of life and not simply a donation to a project. Stewardship: Concerned with retaining each and every member of the faith community. Fundraising: Concerned about growing the database, even at the expense of some current donors.

Good stewardship raises money but does so in the context of broader and deeper concern about giving as a way of life and not simply a donation to a project. Stewardship: Provides an opportunity for people to give witness to their faith in proportional means. Fundraising: Provides an opportunity for people to self-identify their level of commitment, e.g. “sustaining member.” [...]

A: Good stewardship raises money but does so in the context of broader and deeper concern about giving as a way of life and not simply a donation to a project. Stewardship: Creates a plan based upon core beliefs and confession of faith. Fundraising: Creates a marketing plan to persuade or manipulate people into giving money.

Good stewardship raises money but does so in the context of broader and deeper concern about giving as a way of life and not simply a donation to a project. Stewardship: Invites everyone to be generous according to their ability. Fundraising: Invites a select number of wealthy individuals to make pace-setting gifts.

Good stewardship raises money but does so in the context of broader and deeper concern about giving as a way of life and not simply a donation to a project. Stewardship: Promotes altruistic acts of compassion. Fundraising: Promotes recognition for acts of contribution.

Good stewardship raises money but does so in the context of broader and deeper concern about giving as a way of life and not simply a donation to a project. Stewardship: Based on respect for individuals and their place in the community of faith. Fundraising: Based on estimation of the wealth of individuals and their social standing.

Good stewardship raises money but does so in the context of broader and deeper concern about giving as a way of life and not simply a donation to a project. Stewardship: Concerned with the development of the individual. Fundraising: Concerned with the financial commitment of the individual.