Name: Why Should I Give to My Church?
Rating: 2.0 (1 reviews)

Discover the importance of giving in the life of the local church. Many new believers have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church, and pastors are looking for resources to pass along to their congregations to help them think biblically about the Christian life. Church Questions is a series by 9Marks that seeks to provide Christians with sound and accessible biblical teaching by answering common questions about church life. Each booklet offers biblical answers and practical applications with the goal of nurturing healthy church practice and commitment. Statistics show that while charitable giving is as popular as ever in America, giving to the church has dropped significantly in the past several decades. The Bible, however, stresses the importance of Christian giving—specifically for the benefit of the local church. In this short booklet, Jamie Dunlop addresses the question Why should I give to my church? by demonstrating how giving to the local church is spiritually rewarding, accomplishes God's purposes, and brings God glory.

Title

Why Should I Give to My Church?
Author(s)

Jamie Dunlop
Series

9Marks Church Questions
ISBN

9781433572463
Format

eBook
Publisher

Crossway
Topic

Work & Money, Church
Audience

Adults
Pages

64
Published

15/03/2021

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Jamie Dunlop

Jamie Dunlop has served as Associate Pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC since 2009 where, in addition to general pastoral duties, he oversees administration and adult education and coordinates oversight of several non-profits based at the church. Prior to joining the church staff, he worked for a decade in business, managing an operating unit of a large consultancy while serving his church as a lay elder. He holds degrees in engineering from Princeton University. Jamie and his wife Joan live on Capitol Hill with their three school-aged children.

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Overall rating

2.0 based on 1 review

Helpful for Beginners, but Lacks Depth for the Experienced

As someone who values generosity and has practised regular giving, I approached this book with interest. For readers new to the concept of giving, it offers helpful insights and encouragement. However, for those already familiar with the practice, much of the content may feel basic or repetitive. One suggestion that stood out involves giving to causes outside your church. The author recommends consulting a pastor or another mature Christian before supporting a ministry beyond your local church. While well-intentioned, in practice this can be difficult and impractical, particularly for those living outside the U.S., where discussing personal finances with clergy is uncommon. Other parts of the book, such as a sample budget category for “Meals Out,” feel inconsistent compared with the caution around giving to external causes. While the book encourages generosity, some reasoning may leave readers wishing for greater depth and nuance in financial stewardship and giving principles. Overall, a useful starting point for beginners, but experienced givers may find it lacking in practical insight.