generous | why is generosity our rhythm?
Our Thematic Goal: Generosity as a Rhythm
Each year, we choose a thematic goal—a shared focus we want to shape our culture and help us live out our vision. Think of it as a tool we add to our tool belt as we follow Jesus.
Last year, that tool was hosting. We’re still using it—but now we’re adding another.
Our thematic goal for 2026 is simple:
We want generosity to be our rhythm.
Throughout the year, we’ll explore this through three lenses:
Giving generously
Praying generously
Dreaming generously
This month, we’re focusing on giving generously—what it looks like to move from depending on money for security, happiness, and peace, to trusting Jesus as we give from our first fruits and live open-handed lives.
Why We’re Talking About Church Finances
This is not about getting more money from you or gaining leverage over you. As a church, we’re making a shift—from consumer-based church attendance to shared burden–carrying.
The American church has often adopted a model that says, “Show up, pay your dues, and we’ll put on the show.” That’s not biblical. Scripture paints a picture of the church as a body—carrying burdens together and showing the world who God is, together.
We don’t want to become a country club. We want to be a family on mission.
Tithe and Generosity
Scripture helps us distinguish between tithe and offering:
Tithe is obedience
Anything above the tithe is generosity
Moving forward, the tithe will be used in four primary areas:
Building
Salaries
Missions
Benevolence
Everything beyond that will be provided by the church family together—often through supplies and perishable items that support ministry. This helps us build a culture of obedience, generosity, and shared responsibility.
You can read more about this in our detailed article on the website under the Generous tab, including past and current budgets and the biblical foundation behind these decisions.
This isn’t because we’re struggling—it’s because we want to align more closely with Scripture and grow in maturity as a church.
Why Generosity Matters
Some of us wonder why the church talks about money so much. Others are eager to know what the Bible says about it. Wherever you land, you’re welcome here—and we invite you to approach this conversation humbly and with curiosity.
The Bible speaks about money often because it matters deeply:
Over 2,300 verses address money, possessions, or stewardship
About 40% of Jesus’ parables involve money
Jesus talks about money more than heaven and hell combined
Why? Because money reveals trust, allegiance, and discipleship:
“Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:21)
Living in a culture obsessed with success and comfort, generosity helps realign our hearts with God’s purposes.
Our motivation is found in the Gospel itself. God gave His best and gave it all (John 3:16; 2 Corinthians 8:8–9). We follow the example of Jesus, who gave generously so we could live freely.
The Invitation
The challenge:
Resist comfort-driven generosity.
The rhythm:
Choose one inconvenience this week to serve someone.
Generosity isn’t something we visit occasionally—it’s a rhythm we practice together as a church family.
Each year, we choose a thematic goal—a shared focus we want to shape our culture and help us live out our vision. Think of it as a tool we add to our tool belt as we follow Jesus.
Last year, that tool was hosting. We’re still using it—but now we’re adding another.
Our thematic goal for 2026 is simple:
We want generosity to be our rhythm.
Throughout the year, we’ll explore this through three lenses:
Giving generously
Praying generously
Dreaming generously
This month, we’re focusing on giving generously—what it looks like to move from depending on money for security, happiness, and peace, to trusting Jesus as we give from our first fruits and live open-handed lives.
Why We’re Talking About Church Finances
This is not about getting more money from you or gaining leverage over you. As a church, we’re making a shift—from consumer-based church attendance to shared burden–carrying.
The American church has often adopted a model that says, “Show up, pay your dues, and we’ll put on the show.” That’s not biblical. Scripture paints a picture of the church as a body—carrying burdens together and showing the world who God is, together.
We don’t want to become a country club. We want to be a family on mission.
Tithe and Generosity
Scripture helps us distinguish between tithe and offering:
Tithe is obedience
Anything above the tithe is generosity
Moving forward, the tithe will be used in four primary areas:
Building
Salaries
Missions
Benevolence
Everything beyond that will be provided by the church family together—often through supplies and perishable items that support ministry. This helps us build a culture of obedience, generosity, and shared responsibility.
You can read more about this in our detailed article on the website under the Generous tab, including past and current budgets and the biblical foundation behind these decisions.
This isn’t because we’re struggling—it’s because we want to align more closely with Scripture and grow in maturity as a church.
Why Generosity Matters
Some of us wonder why the church talks about money so much. Others are eager to know what the Bible says about it. Wherever you land, you’re welcome here—and we invite you to approach this conversation humbly and with curiosity.
The Bible speaks about money often because it matters deeply:
Over 2,300 verses address money, possessions, or stewardship
About 40% of Jesus’ parables involve money
Jesus talks about money more than heaven and hell combined
Why? Because money reveals trust, allegiance, and discipleship:
“Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:21)
Living in a culture obsessed with success and comfort, generosity helps realign our hearts with God’s purposes.
Our motivation is found in the Gospel itself. God gave His best and gave it all (John 3:16; 2 Corinthians 8:8–9). We follow the example of Jesus, who gave generously so we could live freely.
The Invitation
The challenge:
Resist comfort-driven generosity.
The rhythm:
Choose one inconvenience this week to serve someone.
Generosity isn’t something we visit occasionally—it’s a rhythm we practice together as a church family.
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