How does the AG understand tithes and offerings?

How does the AG understand tithes and offerings?

• A. Giving is optional and not essential.
• B. Only during special campaigns.
• C. Gifts are only for mission trips.
• D. Believers should give regularly to support the church's work and ministry.

Answer: (C)

Believers are encouraged to give regularly to support the church’s work and ministry. Tithing is seen as a baseline practice—often described as returning about a tenth of one’s income to God through the local church—while offerings are gifts given above the tithe to fund various needs and projects. This approach emphasizes steady stewardship and partnership in the church’s mission, not just occasional drives or gifts restricted to mission trips. The focus is that giving is a normal, ongoing part of Christian life, enabling the church to preach, disciple, care for people, and carry out missions.

Believers are encouraged to give regularly to support the church’s work and ministry. Tithing is seen as a baseline practice—often described as returning about a tenth of one’s income to God through the local church—while offerings are gifts given above the tithe to fund various needs and projects. This approach emphasizes steady stewardship and partnership in the church’s mission, not just occasional drives or gifts restricted to mission trips. The focus is that giving is a normal, ongoing part of Christian life, enabling the church to preach, disciple, care for people, and carry out missions.