Money and Missions
There are three ways money is given to missions at RFBC:
This is a way for you to be involved in the Great Commission through giving beyond your tithe. 100% of these funds are used to support ministries and missionaries sharing the Gospel both locally and around the world. No funds are used for administrative purposes.
Our church "tithes" on the tithes that are received. For example, if you give $60 in tithe, $6 is given to Missions. Education is funded through the missions tithe.
This is money is given for a specific purpose, such as to support someone going on a missions trip or to fund a special project.
Faith Promise
Faith Promise Missions Giving is not a pledge to the church, but a commitment between you and God be personally involved in world evangelism by giving beyond your tithe. Faith Promise is not a tithe; it is an offering of thanks.
Everyone! Christ commanded us in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) to take the message of salvation to all those who do not know Him, so every believer in Jesus Christ must be obedient and do their part to fulfill this task.
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.
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. We are praying for 100% participation from each family.
No. Giving to missions is an offering above your tithes to the local church. Without the church, we would not have RFBC Missions. 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)