Tithing is a standard by which we measure our offerings. All that we are and all that we have has come from God and still belongs to God and is to be used for God's glory. Within that context, the biblical tithe (10%) becomes a minimum goal in deciding what portion of our resources will be given. We recognize that many spend a lifetime working toward the tithe. The point is to make a commitment to proportional giving. We ask you to prayerfully consider making a 5% pledge this year or raising your pledge by 1%.
This worksheet offers a means of determining your present percentage level of pledged financial support for the local church and establishing a commitment for the coming year. It is not to be returned to the church. It is intended for you to use with prayerful consideration in the privacy of your home.
I. To find your current level of local church support, divide your annual pledge by your income for the same period.
| Example | Your Figures | |
| A. Current income | $ 20,000 | $ |
| B. Current pledge | $ 600 | $ |
| C. Current percentage level (Divide line B by line A) | 3% | % |
II. A financial commitment for the coming year might be based on one of the following options:
A. Tithing
| Example | Your Figures | |
| 1. Expected income | $ 21,000 | $ |
| 2. The tithe | 10% | 10% |
| 3. New commitment | $ 2,100 | $ |
B. Increasing the present level by at least 1 percent
| Example | Your Figures | |
| 1. Expected income | $ 21,000 | $ |
| 2. Current percentage plus 1% | 4% | % |
| 3. New commitment | $ 840 | $ |
C. Adopting the church goal
| Example | Your Figures | |
| 1. Expected income | $ 21,000 | $ |
| 2. Minimum percentage goal | 5% | % |
| 3. New commitment | $ 1,050 | $ |
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