WHY DONATE?

Does the Word of God speak of support-based ministry and is it biblical? Paul concludes, “In the same way, the Lord commanded that those who proclaim the gospel should get their living by the gospel” (1 Cor. 9:14). Not only does the Law promote support-based ministry (9:8–12), Christ gave the responsibility to the church and its members to support those who labor to proclaim the kingdom of God and the Eternal Gospel (Matt. 10:10; Luke 10:7). 

Every believer should feel the weight of Paul’s questions in Romans 10:14–16. But the body of Christ is composed of many members who “do not all have the same function” (12:4). Some will be set apart for vocational ministry. Others will support that work. Paul presents differing gifts in such a way that each member might stay in his or her “lane,” so to speak, with fervency and faithfulness according to the grace that is at work in them (12:6). 

Those gifted to “contribute” to the work of the ministry are just as essential to the body as those gifted to teach or evangelize (1 Cor. 12:14–15). Otherwise, why would God gift the body of Christ with such saints? No gift is arbitrary, but each accords with his sovereign will (1 Cor. 12:11).

The New Testament frames gospel partnerships as an opportunity to gain something of lasting value for both parties. God uses support-raising to sanctify both the giver and the goer. Opportunities to support gospel work provide believers with an occasion to exercise faith that treasures stored in eternity last infinitely longer than anything in our bank accounts here.

Paul understood the secret to contentment over the course of his support-based ministry career (4:11). Whether resources were abundant or scarce, his confidence in God’s provision was empowered by the presence of Christ (4:12–13). It’s possible he learned this secret through support-based ministry. Paul thought that sharing this secret with the Philippians would help their spiritual growth.  We believe this too, and we have experienced that when we give, both parties involved are highly blessed spiritually.

Paul encouraged them to give generously because he wanted them to have eternal fruit credited to their account (4:17). Supported workers today can hold out this same motivation. We don’t need to fear rejection as we invite others to give. We don’t need to fear what they think. Such fear is self-focused and unconcerned with the spiritual good of others. Contentment coupled with love for others replaces fear with a sincere desire to seek financial gifts that are “a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God” (4:18). We shall continue to labor because God shall continue to bless and suffice the needs. Nonthless do not miss the opportunity to be part of something that God as allowed to be of a blessing. You ask what is this? To be The Cheerful Giver

2 Corinthians 9:6-7 6 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully[a] will also reap bountifully. 7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

Please if you feel God has moved your heart to support us, we would greatly appreciate it. May God bless you abundantly for such