What Does the Bible Say About Giving?

Giving is a vital part of spiritual formation and maturity.

It requires two things of us:

Faith - Giving is an active expression of our faith. It recognizes God as our True Provider. It affirms our confidence in His ability to supply all we need. It is an act of gratitude and dependence. And, it allows us to partner with God and His work through our church and in the world.

Faithfulness - Giving requires the highest standard of personal integrity and discipline. It is not a casual or occasional thing. In 2 Corinthians 8-9, the Bible teaches we are to give willingly, generously, and cheerfully. Our pattern should reflect a regular and systematic plan. In Malachi 3:10, we learn God's standard of the tithe or first tenth being set apart in all of our earnings as a gift to God. Through our tithes and offerings, we prove faithful in the stewardship of all God has provided for us.

Keeping these two principles in mind, online giving is a simple way to prioritize and expedite your personal plan for giving.

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How Do I Get Started with Online Giving?

Step 1: Choose a Username and Password
In order to utilize our online giving system, you will need to set up a secure username and password. All information will be secure and used for Vision Baptist Church purposes only. We do not give your information to anyone.

Step 2: Choose which fund to Give to

You may choose to give to any of the ministry areas listed, but we encourage you to use the General Fund as a starting point for all of your giving to the Lord.

Step 3: Determine your Frequency of Giving

You may choose whether to give once, or you may set up recurring giving weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly. Once you have entered the amount and have designated where you would like your gift to go, you will be asked to determine the frequency and amount of your gift.

Step 4: Your Account Information
In order to process your online giving request you will be asked to provide your debit/credit card number and information.

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What are the Benefits of Online Giving?

Keep a Record of your Giving

Any time you can login to your account here to see and print off a record of your giving.

Prioritizing Your Budget
The Bible teaches that your tithes should be a “first”, and not a last, matter in your life. Read Proverbs 3:9-10. It is easy to let our good intentions be compromised by expenses and billing cycles. By setting up to give online, you can be sure to set that portion aside before other expenses rob the joy of giving to God.

Increasing Your Faithfulness
Have you ever forgotten your tithe, left it at home or fallen behind because of travel or other schedule interruptions? By using online giving to setup recurring gifts, you will ensure your faithfulness in giving. After setting up a recurring gift, you won’t be faced with forgetfulness.

Helping Your Church
By giving online, your gift is expedited, simplifying our accounting tasks and strengthening the base of regular support. Your faithful gifts help Vision Baptist Church to fulfill its mission to impact the world for Jesus Christ.

Encouraging Fellow Believers
As you plan and prioritize your giving, you will help to lead the way for others to mature in their spiritual stewardship. Setting the pace in this new area, you can provide personal testimony for others to follow.

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