This document is a Christian stewardship pledge booklet for church members. It begins with a personal information form for the pledger, including name, date of birth, civil status, address, and contact details. The core content explains the biblical basis for tithing and pledging, defining stewardship as managing God-given life, time, talent, and treasure. It covers why giving is an act of…
This document is a Christian stewardship pledge booklet designed for church members to commit to regular tithing or pledging. It opens with a personal information form where the pledger provides name, date of birth, gender, civil status, sector, spouse name, occupation, addresses, contact numbers, and email or Facebook account.
The booklet then explains the biblical basis of stewardship, defining it as the management of God-given life, time, talent, and treasure. It cites 1 Corinthians 4:2 and other verses to establish that humans are managers, not owners, of everything they have. The text emphasizes that giving is an act of thanksgiving to God, referencing Genesis 14:20 and Deuteronomy 12:18-19.
Giving is also presented as an act of worship, with the statement that worshipping and giving are inseparable, supported by Deuteronomy 16:16 and Philippians 4:18. The booklet further explains that offerings support God's mission and ministry in the church, covering programs, administrative, and operating expenses, citing Malachi 3:10 and Numbers 18:21.
Instructions on how to give specify that it must be individual, not by family or couple, and that even ordained ministers and children are required to give. Giving should be done during worship, and must be generous, honest, and cheerful, without compulsion or expectation of return, referencing 2 Corinthians 9:7.
Regarding the amount, the booklet states there is no standard amount, as circumstances vary. It mentions tithing (10%) as an Old Testament practice and notes that Jesus emphasized total offering (100%) as exemplified by the widow in Luke 21:1-4. Benefits of giving include material and spiritual blessings, divine protection, eternal rewards, and successful implementation of church programs, citing Malachi 3:10-12 and Matthew 6:19-21.
The booklet concludes with a warning that refusing to give leads to spiritual and mental poverty, quoting Proverbs 11:24. The final pages contain annual contribution record tables with columns for months and five weekly entries, allowing tracking of pledges throughout the year.