Giving to God

In 1st Corinthians 9:7-8 we read that “each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.”

Therefore, at Gracious Cross we do not “collect” tithes & offerings. Instead, we respect our members and their household decisions, and trust them to give cheerfully and generously to support the local church they will turn to in times of celebration and sadness. Each member is expected to do his or her part to make us financially strong for everyone so that we can be here for one another as needed.

When you visit, please do not feel any pressure to give. You will be our guest, and we will be happy to meet you.

We strive to be Faithful in Our Finances.

This means nearly all funds placed in our Offering Box are devoted to clearly mandatory church expenses; Ministers (i.e. to honor our Bible teachers), Members (i.e. to meet their charitable needs) and Missions (i.e. to support church planting evangelists at home and around the world). On principle, we choose to rent underutilized facilities, rather than spend God’s funds on owning another church building that would, in all likelihood, sit empty for much of each week.

We take the stewardship of our church resources very seriously in order to be all the more generous toward those God would have us assist and support.

You may also pay your tithes and give your special offerings through this website by clicking on the GIVING button above. Thank you for responding faithfully to God in this aspect of His will.