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Types of Giving
Explore answers to frequently asked questions about the different types of giving and how you can participate.
Freewill Offering
As its name implies, you give as you desire to give as you make up your mind
2 Corinthians 9:7
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
Partnership Seeds
These are givings through our Ministry Partnership Arms, for the furtherance of our work, reach and impact through that specific Partnership Arm. One important characteristic of Partnership Seeds is they must be definite and consistent. Because as the name implies, the seed is a partnership commitment. And based on the expectation of it, commitments are made in the execution of the partnership. It must not default. Once there is willingness, there should then be a corresponding determination to carry it out. And there is always grace. Phil 1:5-7
Tithe
This refers to the one tenth of the value of your income. It is unto God and not man. We must pay it irrespective of the size.
Malachi 3:10
Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
First Fruit
This refers to the first and the best of all your increase. By releasing your first fruit to God, you are declaring that the rest of the fruits are sanctified.
Romans 11:16
For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.
Seed Offering
This is given with expectation of a specific outcome or just to sow into a special grace.
2 Corinthians 9:10
Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)
Service Offering
When we come to Church, a very special moment is when we have the opportunity to give our Offerings. God expects us to, and it’s our privilege to do so. And it is a strong testimony of the presence of God, because we give offerings to God not to man.
Benefits of Giving
“The Father doesn’t want anyone to go to hell. He saved you and made you his partner in saving others. He has made us soul winners. On his mind, the responsibility to reach the whole world is yours now. People gave their lives for the gospel because they thought it was worth that much, so that we could get it. And it got to us. If you read and understand the scriptures, you cannot but be a soulwinner. When we talk about giving into the gospel, it will be your passion and love. It is an honour and privilege.” – Reverend Dr. Chris Oyakhilome DSc Dsc DD
