About Tithe and Offering
What is Tithe?
Tithe is 10 percent of what God has blessed us with. (Hebrews 7:2, Genesis 28:22)
What is Offering?
Offering is an expression of gratitude, beyond tithe, that we choose to give to the church or its ministries. (Deuteronomy 16:17)
Why should I return tithes and give offerings?
We return tithe and give offerings because God asks us to. It is our acknowledgement that everything is God’s and that we are His stewards. God says He will bless us abundantly when we give out of thankfulness and love for Him. (Malachi 3:10-12, Psalm 24:1, Psalm 8:6, Deuteronomy 26:10,11)
What happens to the tithe I return?
All tithe is sent by the local church to the Upper Columbia Conference where it is distributed for ministry according to the tithe usage policy. See the tithe usage brochure for more specific information about this policy and a graph showing how it is distributed.
What happens to the offering I give?
Your local church board decides how to use your offering in the ministry of your church. Most churches use offering for expenses such as utilities, Sabbath School supplies, church school subsidy, student financial aid, church ministries, community services, evangelism and other local projects.