FAQs About Giving
What are Journey Church’s beliefs on money?
We believe that God owns everything according to Psalm 24:1 "The Earth is the Lord's and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it."

Why is giving so important?
Jesus talked more about giving than the subjects of heaven, hell, or prayer. In Matthew 6:21 and 24 Jesus says, "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also…No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money." In Luke 6:38 He says, “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”

What is a tithe?
As Christ Followers, we believe that we are to follow God's command regarding tithing. “Tithe” means “tenth” or 10 percent. Leviticus 27:30 says, “A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD.” In Malachi 3:8-10 God speaks to His people, “Will a man rob God? Yet you rob me. But you ask, 'How do we rob you?' In tithes and offerings. You are under a curse—the whole nation of you—because you are robbing me. Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.”

What is an offering?
Journey Church believes that we are mere stewards of what God has given us. Therefore, we see tithing as giving back what is God's to God (and He lets us keep the other 90% to use appropriately). Any amount above 10% is considered an offering to God. This type of giving is over and above and should also be done with cheerfulness.

What is the difference between a tithe and an offering?
A tithe is giving the first 10% of your gross income as defined by Malachi 3:10. An offering is given above and beyond the tithe.

Where does Journey Church get its income?
God provides for Journey Church through the tithes and offerings of those who partner together under our vision “to see people far from God filled with life in Christ.”

How can I give to Journey Church?
Tithes and offerings can be placed in the offering buckets during worship experiences on Sundays.  Giving envelopes are available at the Connect Center.

Electronic giving is available online through automatic draft and by debit or credit card at www.thejourney.info.

Does Journey Church give to missions?
We consider every penny spent at Journey Church to be mission spending! Journey’s budget also supports our international mission partnership (charity:water in 2011) , local outreach projects and benevolence.

Does Journey Church send contribution notices to its givers?
Yes. Contribution notices are mailed bi-annually at mid-year and the beginning of the year. Also, online givers who have set up a profile can click here to access to their giving record anytime.

Does Journey Church have a budget?
Yes. Journey Church’s budget is developed in the fall for the following year based on the goals and objectives of each ministry area within the church and is adjusted throughout the year as growth requires.

Does Journey Church have an annual report?
Yes, a copy of the most recent annual report showing income, expenses, and significant milestones is available at the Connect Center during Sunday worship experiences.

How do I excel in giving?
The apostle Paul spoke to the new churches about giving. In 1 Corinthians 16:1-2, Paul admonishes the Corinthian church, “Now about the collection for God's people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made.” He prompted the believers to be generous. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 says, “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” And in 2 Corinthians 8:7 he encourages, “But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.”
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