The Money Stuff - Our Philosophy of Giving at GCR
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We are God’s church, pursuing God’s mission. But money is involved too. Here’s our take on the topic:
Why does Grace Church Roseville ask for money?
God has placed this church to be a local expression of the church world-wide and we get to be a conduit of God’s work in us and through us. Giving is an act of worship and an act of investment in the things of God here and around the world. We are an independent church. Our main source of income is the money given by those who worship with us. We receive no money from any denomination, national organization, endowment, etc.
Is it Grace Church or God who needs money?
Jesus did not die for our money. He died for our hearts. God does not need our money, but we are called to give to His work. Giving money is a spiritual discipline that expresses our love and thankfulness to Him, and commitment to His mission.
I am new to this; what is expected of me?
Giving to church is not as simple as a membership fee, where everybody pays the same. Nor is it like taxes, where you pay a required percent of your income. Rather, every believer is to take steps toward full obedience and maturity in the spiritual discipline of giving, just as in all other areas of the Christian life. The Bible offers us important guidance to this end. If you'd like a full copy of our Philosophy of Giving (with scripture references) in PDF format, please click HERE.
What is the money used for?
Ninety percent of the church’s income goes to support our church’s ministry, including pastors’ and staff’s salaries and benefits, ministry expenses, and building costs. As a church, we too practice generosity, giving 10% of what we receive to Christian missions outside our church and around the world. A summary of our annual budget is available from the church office.
What safeguards do you have for the money you receive?
The church is accountable to both God and to our people for the money it receives. We have internal controls to assure careful accounting, prudent stewardship, and financial integrity. We conduct an annual financial audit of both contributions and expenditures. Your personal information is secure; who gives, and how much, is kept confidential. “For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of men.” (2 Corinthians 8:20-21)
How can I give?
At each Sunday service we take an offering as part of our worship; most use cash or checks, and many choose to use offering envelopes (provided by the church office) so that gifts can be easily recorded, and a year-end receipt generated for your records. You can also arrange for automated electronic giving (contact the church office), which deposits an amount you choose from your bank account to the church on a regular schedule (this is our preferred method since it allows people to give regularly even when out of town or unable to attend church). And you can always mail a donation to the church office.
If you have more questions or would like to discuss this topic further please contact a pastor, an elder, or the church business administrator. Any one of them would be glad to meet with you.
Automated Giving
If you would like to give to God’s work at Grace Church Roseville on a regular basis, you may wish to consider automated giving. Automated giving is a secure, hassle-free way to give on a schedule and at an amount of your own choosing. For information on automated giving, please contact Scott Larson at 651-633-6479, ext. 204.
You may download the enrollment form/instructions in PDF format by clicking here.
