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Giving Principles

Jesus talked more about money than He did prayer, heaven or hell. Why? Because He said, "Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also" (Matthew 6:21). Giving is a heart issue that gets to the core of what we believe and what we want to become.

We here at New Hope Community Church believe giving is an act of worship as we learn to respond in a very tangible way to the incredible generosity of God. We give out of grateful hearts in recognition that God owns everything and that we are stewards of all He entrusts to us.

There are four foundational principles we embrace:

  1. Every believer has a responsibility to support his or her home church financially. (Malachi 3:8-10; 1 Corinthians 9:7-12; 1 Timothy 5:17-18)
  2. Every believer should prayerfully consider the biblical guideline of the tithe as a helpful starting point for learning how to give. (Genesis 14:18-20; Malachi 3:8-10; Matthew 23:23)
  3. Every believer can give biblically, regardless of income. The amount is not as important as the heart as one gives regularly, proportionately, generously, sacrificially and cheerfully. (Matthew 6:21; Luke 21:1-4; 1 Corinthians 16:1-2; 2 Corinthians 9)
  4. Every healthy church will go through seasons of sacrificial giving, above and beyond regular giving, to provide for special needs and opportunities. (Exodus 35:4-36:7; Acts 11:27-30)

General Ministries and Operations

Unless otherwise noted, checks and cash are put toward the general fund of New Hope Community Church. Through these tithes and offerings the ongoing ministries of the church are funded, staff and missionaries are paid and facilities are maintained. Special opportunities may arise that are not included in our annual budget. Giving may be directed to them or to a specific mission by indicating the specific purpose on the memo line of your check so that we may allocate your investment appropriately.

Gifts Other Than Cash

For a listing of specific needs or for information regarding gifts of stock, real estate or other assets, please contact:

Paul Bane, Senior Pastor, at 615-373-1590, ext. 13 [pastorpaulbane@newhopechurchtn.org]

2010 Financial Results

You can download our August 2011 financial results here.