Why Give?

Relentlessly Reach People Through Your Generosity.

For Us, Not From Us.

Everything we own and everything we have comes from God. So, when we give, we simply offer him a small portion of the abundance he has already given to us as an expression of our thankfulness and praise to God. Your giving is a powerful investment in the work of relentlessly reaching the next person for Jesus. But also, giving is for you! Trusting God with your money is actually about what God wants for you, not what he wants from you.

Putting God First.

First and foremost, God wants us to give because it shows that we trust Him and His authority in our lives. Giving is a way to build our lives around God and put Him first in this area. One of the best ways to do this faithfully is to sign up for automatic giving. Automatic giving is a way to faithfully give, and continually put God first in the area of finances. You can sign up by contacting the Church Office at 605-432-4766.

Where Is My Money Going?

Your money goes to relentlessly reaching the next person for Jesus. Whether it’s creating a seat for someone to sit in, hosting an event where someone hears about Jesus for the first time, or providing warm coffee every Sunday, it all goes toward reaching the next person. Although we ought to do what we can to ensure that ministries we give to are good stewards of God's money, we can't always know for certain that the money we give will be spent correctly or wisely. We can't allow ourselves to be overly burdened with this concern, nor should we use this as an excuse not to give.

It's important for us to give to the church for God's glory and for the growth of God's kingdom. But once we give, we shouldn’t worry about what happens to the money. That is God's issue to deal with, not ours.

For a full financial summary of where your money goes when you give to Central you can email Jen Aden, Administrative Assistant, at office@milbankcentral.com.

What Does "Tithe" Mean?

A tithe—which just means “tenth”—is defined as the first 10% of a person’s income before taxes or anything else comes out. God instructed Old Testament believers to give a tithe because this ten percent represented the first, most important portion of all they had. The New Testament doesn’t suggest a certain percentage for giving, but implies being generous with our giving. When we bring our first and best back to God, He promises to bless the rest. We can’t outgive God. We know tithing is a huge step of obedience, but you’re not in this alone!