Tithing

“Baptist (40%), Presbyterian/Reformed (34%) and non-denominational (34%) churches were more likely to give 10% of their income than members of Lutheran (19%), Restorationist Movement (17%) and Methodist churches (12%).” - CPost

“More than 3 in 4 American Protestant churchgoers say tithing is a biblical command that still applies today (77%), according to a Lifeway Research study. One in 10 (10%) say it is not.” - C.Index

“The vast majority of Christians only have a traditional understanding of tithing but have no idea what the Bible has to say about the topic.” - Jason Rambeck

“While pastors today note the tithe as being central both to their church’s funding and its practice of generosity, new data …suggests a traditional tithe is not widely understood or practiced today.” - Barna

“Accusing his former religious group of fraud and “corporate greed,” a member of a prominent Mormon family now seeks the return of more than $5 million in tithes.” - C.Leaders

“Not everyone agrees with Ramsey’s advice, however. Chuck Bentley, CEO of Crown Financial Ministries, says Christians should tithe no matter what their financial situation.” - Christian Headlines

“Half of Protestant churchgoers say their tithes can go to a Christian ministry rather than a church, compared to what is often taught by pastors and Bible study aids. A third say tithes can go to help an individual in need and nearly one in five say tithes can even go a secular charity” BPNews

Barna: “More than 80 percent of pastors disagree strongly or somewhat that ‘it is okay for a member who volunteers extensively not to give financially’ … only 20% of church members agree. CPost

The Bible Commands Christians to Tithe

7 Reasons Christians Are Not Required to Tithe

“Because we believe what the Bible says about tithing, we commit to you that if you tithe for three months and God doesn’t hold true to His promises of blessings (Malachi 3:10), we will refund 100 percent of your tithe. No questions asked” CPost