Giving

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We get it. Money and church can be a sore subject. Maybe you’ve heard (or said) things like:

• “Pastors talk about money too much.”
• “The church just wants my wallet.”
  
  

Honestly? Some of that frustration is earned. Churches have broken trust over money, and that’s real. But it’s not the whole story, and it’s not who we want to be.

How we handle what you give
Every dollar given to Sage Hills is a gift, and we treat it that way. We’ve built clear systems of financial accountability; we work hard to make every dollar go further, and we trust God to provide what we can’t.

“The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:24

That’s why we’ll invite you to give. Not out of pressure, but because we believe that when we do our part, God shows up for the rest.

A church budget isn’t that different from yours
Think about your own home. Beyond the mortgage or rent, there’s always something:

• Rising costs. Everything gets more expensive. For us, growth means more people, more ministry, and more use of the building.
• Surprise repairs. The water heater dies. The roof leaks. It happens to churches too.
• Things you hope to do. A kitchen remodel for you; new ministry space or outreach for us.
  
  

So whether it’s your household or our church, money comes down to the same things: planning ahead, handling the unexpected, and dreaming about what’s next.

Our promise to you
We can’t promise we’ll never talk about money. We can promise we’ll always be:

• Open and easy to talk to
• Honest and accountable
• Wise with what we’ve been given
• Hopeful that God will keep providing for the work He’s called us to

Have a question about how we handle finances? Just ask. We’re happy to talk.

Giving reflects a grateful heart that wants to give back to God a portion of what He has blessed us with. It is our opportunity to show God that He is first in our lives and that He is the owner of our finances by giving back to Him the first of what He has given to us. The Bible teaches that we should give regularly, give proportionally, give sacrificially, and give cheerfully.

1 Corinthians 16:2 says, “On the first day of each week , you should each put aside a portion of the money you have earned. Don’t wait until I get there and then try to collect it all at once.”

Matthew 23:23 says, “What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are careful to tithe even the tiniest income from your herb gardens, but you ignore the more important aspects of the law – justice, mercy, and faith. You should tithe, yes, but do not neglect the more important things.” Tithing is returning the first 10% of our income to God’s Church.

Mark 12:43-44, “Jesus called his disciples to him and said, ‘I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given more than all the others who are making contributions. For they gave a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she had to live on.’”

2 Corinthians 9:6-7 says, “Remember this – a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. You must each decide in your own heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.”