What is Faith Promise Missions Giving?

Faith Promise Missions Giving is simply a commitment between you and God to glorify His name through regular giving to expand the kingdom of God. It is not a pledge to the church, but it is a commitment between you and God. This agreement is to be personally involved in the evangelization of the world through giving (beyond your tithe). Faith Promise is not a tithe; it is an offering of thanks. It is a partnership with God in reaching the world with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ.

Who Should Give?
Everyone! Christ has commanded us in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) to take the message of salvation to all those who do not know Him. It is called the Great Commission, not the Great Suggestion. This is a command of God so every believer in Jesus Christ must be obedient.

Why Should I Give?
Most importantly, the Bible says to! In I Cor. 16 and II Cor. 8 & 9 Paul took up offerings from the early churches to help establish other churches and to reach the lost.
Secondly, you have the chance to be a part of expanding the kingdom of God. You are able to partner with missionaries and nationals around the world who are on the front lines of reaching unreached people groups and nations with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Third, because of your obedience in giving, you will receive blessings from the Lord. You do not give to get, but in God’s economy, he blesses those who give because He can trust them to share the blessing with others.

How Much Should I Give?
The answer to this question must come from God through prayer. We do believe that everyone should give at least something on a consistent basis. Our goal this year is that every family unit would increase their Faith Promise Missions giving by $5/week this year. This means if you aren’t giving anything at all, we would ask you to pray about giving $5 each week.

Should I give my regular tithes to Faith Promise Missions or Designated Missions?
No. Giving to missions is an offering above your tithes to the local church. Without the church, we would not have a Missions Ministry at Rainbow. Tithing is a clear teaching within Old Testament law. In the New Testament, tithing becomes a privilege under grace rather than an obligation under law. If Old Testament law required at least a tithe, it is inconceivable that Christians would want to do less. “…Christ also loved the church and gave himself for it.” (Ephesians 5:25)

If I sponsor an orphan, is that the same as giving to Faith Promise Missions?
No. We are so grateful that you are helping to care for a precious child in need, but we would encourage you, in addition to your orphans’ support, to help support missionaries around the world that are sharing Christ with many who have not yet heard the Gospel message. This can be done through regular giving to Faith Promise Missions.

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