BASICS: Faith promise giving is a method for financing global outreach at home, across the nation, and around the world. It’s also a personal covenant, made in faith, for missions. When we make such a covenant, we say:
SCRIPTURE FOUNDATION: 2 Corinthians 8:3 commends the Macedonian believers for their generosity and in doing so uses the expressions “as much as they were able” and “beyond their ability,” which relates to the principle of Faith Promise: giving beyond any known source of income. How is it supplied?
UNEXPECTED INCOME: From time to time, God provides for a Faith Promise in a miraculous, dramatic way such as a check in the mail, an overlooked pay raise, or an investment that comes in far beyond what’s expected.
REORDERING OUR PRIORITIES: By applying better principles of stewardship, managing what we already have, and adjusting our priorities to reflect our desire to see the world evangelized, we can free up resources. Eating out less, buying used instead of new, and cutting back on shopping are just a few examples.
INNOVATIVE IDEAS: The creative ways to generate income for God’s purposes are limitless. Consider hosting a garage sale, selling baked goods, or pursuing a side job such as babysitting, that can generate extra money for missions.