WHY DO WE GIVE?
The Bible asks us to give our first and our best back to God, and He will bless the rest. We return to the Lord 10% of what He’s given us because it belongs to Him.
Countless people experience God’s blessings when they tithe, but often the first step is the hardest one to take.
That’s why we created the Three-Month Tithe Challenge: a money-back guarantee of sorts. Essentially, it’s a contract based on the promises of God in Malachi 3:10.
“Test me in this … 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
If you commit to tithing for 3 months and are not convinced of God’s faithfulness to bless your life, we will refund 100% of your tithe. We truly do want to be a church that LIVES TO GIVE!
Financial freedom is not doing anything you want to do, but doing everything God has called you to do.
The Bible says in Matthew 6:24 that the top competitor for our commitment to Jesus is money. Giving allows us to demonstrate that He is more important to us than material things. Not having cash or check on hand doesn’t have to hold you back from giving. You can be obedient today by giving online. There is no organization with more potential to change the world than the local church!
Terms and Conditions
1. I understand that my household qualifies for participation because we have not been tithing (10% of annual household income) for the last six months.
2. I understand that if paid at the church location, my tithe must be paid by check or by completed offering envelope so that my tithe can be properly credited. Tithe can also be paid online.
3. I understand that I cannot seek a refund prior to the end of the Three-Month Tithe Challenge period, and that I cannot seek a refund for any contributions made prior to the starting date.
4. I understand that any request for refund must be received by the Christ Place staff within 30 days of the end of the Three-Month Tithe Challenge period.
5. I understand that if I request a refund at the end of the three months, 100% of contributions by check or cash and 97% of contributions made by credit or debit card (due to credit card processing fees) will be refunded.
6. I agree to the following: “I would like to test God’s faithfulness by accepting the Three-Month Tithe Challenge at Christ Place. I agree that for the three month period, my household will contribute to God, through Christ Place, a tithe equal to 10% of our income. At the end of the three month period, if I am not convinced of God’s faithfulness to bless my life as a result of my obedience to His Word, then I will be entitled to request a refund of the full amount (as clarified by #5 above) of contributions made during those three months.”
Tithe Challenge FAQ
“Who Is The Tithe Challenge For?”
Tithing is God’s plan for every follower of Christ. However, The Tithe Challenge is for individuals or families who have not been tithing (10% of household income) in at least the last six months.
“When Is The Tithe Challenge?”
The Tithe Challenge is for a period of three months. You can begin at any date (the challenge must be completed in a single calendar year).
“Why Take The Tithe Challenge?”
The only thing in the Bible that God says to test Him on is tithing. At Christ Place we believe it in so strongly that we want to give you the opportunity to take God at His Word.
Resources
We’d like to provide you with some tools to help you in your journey for financial peace.
If you do not have Microsoft Excel or a similar software for using these sheets, you can always use Google Sheets for free.