We believe you can't out-give God

We believe the tithe is a biblical and foundational part of spiritual growth. Tithing means giving the first ten percent of our income to God through the local church. It’s one of the ways we learn to put God first, trust Him with our finances, and grow in faith.

In Scripture, God instructed His people to give back the first portion of their crops or income as a way to honor Him and remember that everything ultimately comes from Him. Leviticus 27:30 says the tithe is “holy to the Lord,” meaning it is set apart for God. Proverbs 3:9 encourages us to “honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops.”

Tithing is not about obligation, it’s about trust. In Malachi 3:10, God says, “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse… Test me in this… and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing there will not be room enough to store it.” That storehouse refers to the place where God’s people are spiritually nourished, which today is the local church.

Through tithing, we practice regular dependence on God, partner with Him in ministry, and align our hearts with His priorities. It is a consistent spiritual habit that helps shape us, support others, and make room for God to move through our lives.

At BattleCreek Church, we believe generosity is a vital part of following Jesus. Giving is more than a financial decision; it is a spiritual act that reveals where our trust lies and what we value most. Jesus taught, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21). When we give, we express our love for God, prioritize His mission, and align our hearts with His purposes.

We also believe that everything we have ultimately belongs to God. Psalm 24:1 says, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.” Because God is the true owner of our resources, we live as stewards, not owners. Giving is not about losing something. It is about investing in something that will last forever. It becomes a way to participate in the work of God in our church, our community, and around the world.

Our mission at BattleCreek is to glorify God by helping all people of all ages at all times advance in their journey with Christ. Generosity helps make that mission possible. Every tithe and every offering helps people hear the Gospel, grow in their faith, and experience the transforming power of Jesus.

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