Note: Louisiana Baptists have partnered with Compass Financial Ministry to provide churches inspiration and resources relating to Biblical Stewardship and Financial Discipleship. See the end of the article for more information.
… you could eat whatever you desired without gaining a pound (or clogging your arteries)?
… you had the resources to travel anywhere in the world?
… you doubled or even tripled the number of tithers in your church?
In a recent survey, Louisiana pastors and church leaders were asked what the impact would be if more households in their church started tithing. Would they add staff? Would they build a building? Seventy-nine percent (79%) indicated they would increase community outreach and seventy-two percent (72%) noted they would invest more to the missions efforts of others! Now that’s Kingdom impact!
Giving isn’t about meeting a budget; it’s about multiplying Gospel impact. Every dollar given becomes a tool God uses to reach neighbors, support missionaries, and expand His Kingdom. Generosity opens doors, equips leaders, and meets real needs in Jesus’ name.
Through the prophet Malachi, God challenged His people, including us, in this area.
“’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 there will not be room enough to store it.’”
Malachi 3:10, NIV
Consistent, intentional giving allows believers to partner with God in life transformation. Giving today may open the door for the Gospel tomorrow.
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Rhea Fix
The Executive Director for Compass Financial Ministry serving Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and West Tennessee. She has over ten years teaching financial literacy and discipleship.
