Love God. Love people. Live generously.

At Journey Church, we believe generosity is more than a financial decision, it is a reflection of our hearts, our trust in God, and our understanding that everything we have ultimately belongs to Him. Giving is not simply something we do; it is part of who we are becoming as followers of Jesus.

We believe tithing, the Biblical practice of giving the first 10% of our income to God, is a foundational expression of worship, obedience, and trust. Throughout Scripture, we see the principle of honoring God with our first and best, recognizing Him as our provider and the source of everything we possess.

We do not teach that tithing is a requirement for salvation, a means of earning God’s favor, or a measure of someone’s spiritual maturity or worth. Our standing with God is established through the finished work of Jesus Christ, not through our financial contributions. We give not to earn God’s love or blessing, but in response to the love and grace we have already received.

While we believe the tithe is a wise Biblical starting point, we also believe New Testament generosity calls us to something even greater. Jesus invites us into a life of wholehearted surrender, where every area of our lives, including our finances, is submitted to Him. Generosity is not ultimately about meeting a percentage; it is about cultivating a heart that is free from the grip of money and fully surrendered to God.

Scripture teaches us that God loves a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 9:7), that where our treasure is, our hearts will follow (Matthew 6:21), and that we are called to honor the Lord with the firstfruits of all we have (Proverbs 3:9). These truths shape how we approach giving at Journey. We believe generosity should be intentional, consistent, joyful, and sacrificial, not motivated by guilt, pressure, fear, or obligation.

Generosity Is Part of Our Transformation

Our mission at Journey Church is to lead people on a journey of transformation in Jesus. We believe that transformation includes every part of our lives: our relationships, priorities, decisions, resources, and finances.

Tithing provides a practical opportunity for individuals and families to put God first and grow in their dependence on Him. It invites us to move beyond simply acknowledging God as our provider to actively trusting Him with what He has entrusted to us.

We recognize that every person and family is at a different place in their journey of faith. Our desire is not to create a culture of comparison or condemnation, but to encourage every follower of Jesus to continually grow in faith, obedience, and generosity. Whether someone is taking their first step toward consistent giving or has practiced generosity for decades, we believe there is always an invitation to grow.

Our Commitment as a Church

At Journey, we will unashamedly teach the Biblical principle of tithing as a wise and meaningful starting point for generosity. We will also consistently call our church beyond a transactional understanding of giving and into a lifestyle of radical generosity.

We believe the resources God entrusts to His people are meant to advance His Kingdom, meet real needs, strengthen the local church, and demonstrate the love of Jesus to our community and beyond. As a church, we are committed to stewarding those resources with integrity, transparency, accountability, and faithfulness.

Ultimately, our goal is not simply to raise generous givers, but to develop fully surrendered followers of Jesus.

We don’t give to get something from God. We give because everything we have already comes from Him.

We don’t tithe to earn His approval. We give from the security of knowing we are already loved and accepted in Christ.

And we don’t see 10% as the finish line of generosity, but as a Biblical starting point for a lifetime of trusting God with everything.

Our prayer is that Journey Church would be known not only as a church that teaches generosity, but as a community that lives it, freely, joyfully, sacrificially, and wholeheartedly for the Kingdom of God.