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Giving at Blackhawk

The various ministries at Blackhawk are financially supported by the gifts and offerings of those within the body. You may notice that we don’t pass a plate at Blackhawk. This is not because we don’t want people to give generously. Rather, at Blackhawk, we want those who consider this their church home to prayerfully, intentionally, and cheerfully give. There are wooden boxes near the entrances to the worship venues for your offerings.

The Biblical pattern:

The Bible teaches that those who benefit from a ministry should make a commitment to support that ministry. “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:6-7)

The Bible also teaches that pressure tactics should be avoided. “Now about the collection for God’s people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made.” (1 Corinthians 16:1-2)

This implies that:

1. Everyone should be involved - “each one of you.”
2. Giving should be regular and systematic - “on the first day of every week” (or monthly for many).
3. Giving should be proportionate - “in keeping with his income.” We believe that is neither a specific amount nor a particular percentage (i.e., tithe). Rather, the more we have, the more we give.
4. No one should feel compelled to give - “not reluctantly or under compulsion.” (This is one of the reasons we don’t “pass the plate.”) We desire to see joy in giving.

Our promises to you:

1. We will live within our means. In other words, we won’t spend what we don’t have and call our irresponsibility “faith.”
2. We’ll keep you informed of the needs without using guilt or manipulative tactics.
3. We’ll practice sound financial principles.
4. We’ll keep the focus on making disciples, not fund-raising.

Gifts to Blackhawk can be given at any time in the back of the sanctuary or at the doors of the video café. In addition, we have electronic funds transfer as an option for those who desire it. The online brochure about EFT can be printed, filled out and returned to Blackhawk.

Read the Giving FAQ.