Giving

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 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 we are to be faithful stewards of all he entrusts to us.

Four Foundational Principles of Giving   

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 (10% of one’s income) 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, proportionally, generously, sacrificially and cheerfully. (Matthew 6:21; 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)

Using Your Gifts for the Kingdom

General Ministries & Operations
Through tithes and offerings of West Franklin's members, the ongoing ministries of the church are funded, staff is paid, and facilities are maintained in the General Ministries & Operations budget. Unless otherwise noted, all donations are put toward the general operations fund of the church.
 
Building Fund
Giving may also be directed toward continuing development of our campus facilities. To make a gift to our body specific to one of these areas, please indicate "Building Fund" on the memo line of your check so that we may allocate your investment appropriately. 
 
Special Missions Offering
A major part of fulfilling our strategy for missions is through our Special Missions Offering.
These offerings support the following works:

Our church has accepted the “Acts 1:8 Challenge” which says that we will be involved in missions in Jerusalem (our community), Judea (our state), Samaria (our nation), and the ends of the world. 

Designated Offering
Members may designate offering amounts to any specific program of the church, such as Room in the Inn, Benevolence, Music, In-Home Ministry, etc.  In addition, members may designate gifts to the Mission Trip Financial Assistance fund in sponsorship of mission trip participants.   
 
Resources on Giving
One of the best resources we've found around the topics of giving, generosity and stewardship can be found on the Generous Giving website.

To view key verses that deal with giving, click here

Noncash Gifts / Special Needs
Gifts of Stock and Mutual Fund shares can be made to WFBC. Contact the church office for more information.