At Venture Church, we don’t talk about giving because we need something from people. We talk about giving because we want something for people.

Generosity is not about funding an organization, it’s about forming disciples. From Genesis to Revelation, giving has always been part of worship. It reflects

trust. It declares,

“God, You are my source.

” We give because we follow Jesus and Jesus was radically generous.

Yes, giving sustains ministry, staff, facilities, kid’s ministry, outreach, & missions.

But biblically, giving is more than to maintain operations:

• It’s used to fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19–20).

• It supports ministry leaders (1 Timothy 5:17–18).

• It cares for the vulnerable (Acts 2:44–45).

• It advances the gospel locally and globally (Philippians 4:15–17).

At Venture, giving helps us:

• Gather people into authentic worship.

• Grow disciples in intentional spiritual formation.

• Go into our connected community and beyond.

• Give as a lifestyle of surrendered faith.

Jesus talked about money more than almost anything else.
Why? Because Jesus knew, your wallet is connected to our heart.

Matthew 6:21 — "Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

Giving is discipleship.

• It trains your heart to trust God.

• It breaks the hold of materialism in our lives.

• It aligns your priorities with an eternal focus.

At Venture, we don't see generosity as a fundraising strategy, we see it as a formation strategy. Generosity also is a part of following Jesus. Following Jesus means surrendering every area of life which includes finances. Giving isn't separate from following Jesus, it's one of the clearest indicators that He has our heart.

The Old Testament tithe (10%) was a foundational principle (Malachi 3:10).

In the New Testament, giving moves beyond percentage and toward:

• Cheerful giving (2 Corinthians 9:7)

• Sacrificial giving (2 Corinthians 8)

• Proportional giving (1 Corinthians 16:2)

At Venture, we teach that 10% is a helpful starting point. It's not a ceiling and not a legalistic rule.
It's the training wheels for trust. For some, 10% is a big step of faith. For others, giving may grow beyond that. The goal isn't a number, the goal is a surrendered heart.

No. You can attend, serve, grow, build friendships, and be part of the family without giving a dollar. We never want generosity to feel like a membership fee.

Giving is an invitation, not a front door requirement.

We would never encourage someone to be irresponsible. If you're in crisis, drowning in debt, or barely covering essentials, the first step may not be increasing giving, but increasing wisdom.

We would:

• Encourage budgeting.

• Offer financial coaching.

• Help you create margin.

• Walk with you toward stability.

Sometimes generosity begins small, not in amount, but in trust. And sometimes the best step is asking for help.

At Venture, giving supplies:

• Kid's ministry

• Sunday gatherings

• Community outreach

• Church planting and missions

• Benevolence and care

• Leadership development

• Facilities and operations

We aim to balance: Ministry impact, Operational sustainability, Future vision.

And we communicate ministry updates regularly so people know where their giving goes.

We are committed to integrity.

That includes:

• Financial oversight by a leadership team/elders

• Clear internal controls and separation of duties

• Documented giving records

• Regular reporting rhythms

• Annual budget reviews

We want our church to trust that every dollar is handled wisely and ethically.

Your giving:

• Helps kids learn about Jesus in safe environments.

• Supports families walking through crisis.

• Enables outreach into the Four Corners/Clermont area.

• Fuels church planting and mission partnerships.

• Creates space for people far from God to hear the gospel.

We offer:

• Online giving

• Recurring automated giving

• In-person giving during gatherings

• Mail-in checks

Recurring giving helps stabilize ministry and plan effectively, but every method is simply a tool.

No. Spirituality isn't in the method, it's in the motive. Whether you tap a screen or place something in a basket, the heart posture is what matters. That being said, we still create intentional moments in worship to reflect gratitude and surrender because giving is worship, not transaction. Digital convenience doesn't diminish spiritual significance.

Yes, we allow designated gifts for specific projects or funds when appropriate. However, we teach that consistent generosity toward the general fund allows the church to:

• Respond flexibly

• Meet urgent needs

• Sustain long-term mission

Designated gifts are honored carefully and used as intended.

Generosity is bigger than money.

We encourage:

• Serving time and talent

• Donating skills

• Offering professional expertise

• Supporting with in-kind resources

Financial giving is one expression of generosity, not the only one. But Scripture does clearly call believers to steward finances as part of worship.

When large initiatives arise, we:

• Clearly communicate vision.

• Share goals transparently.

• Provide timelines and updates.

• Invite prayerful commitment, not pressure-driven pledges.

Vision leads. Money follows. We never want urgency to replace integrity.

We encourage parents to:

• Talk openly about giving.

• Let kids see generosity in action.

• Give children opportunities to give.

• Model gratitude over consumption.

At Venture, our kid's ministry reinforces generosity as worship, not an obligation. We're not just raising attenders, we're raising disciples.

We help people move from:
Sporadic giving → Intentional giving → Strategic generosity.

Practical steps include:

• Starting with a percentage.

• Automating consistency.

• Increasing as income grows.

• Giving first, not last.

• Participating in generous teaching opportunities.

Growth is gradual & nobody jumps from zero to radical generosity overnight. But everyone can take a next step.