Our Theology of Giving

Our Theology of Giving

At Summit Church, we believe that God desires His people to be good stewards of the lives that He has given to them. Stewardship of life involves faithfully using all of the resources God has given to us—including our finances—to reflect His glory. Psalm 24:1 tells us this: “The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it”. With this truth in mind, we recognize that the way we live our lives and give of our finances—the very lives and finances that belong to the Lord—reflects what we really believe in regard to these biblical ideas:

1. In my giving I declare my high view of who God is – that He is the generous Creator and Sustainer of all things.

• Psalm 24:1-2
• James 1:17
• Deuteronomy 8:17-20
• 2 Corinthians 8:9

2. In my giving I worship God - demonstrating both my dependence upon Him and my trust in His provision for me and for my family.

• Genesis 4:1-7
• Genesis 14:16-20
• Philippians 4:19-20

3. In my giving I actively obey and participate in God’s redemptive mission both locally and globally.

• Philippians 4:15-16

4. In my giving I store up treasures in heaven, experiencing the blessings of God both now and in the resurrection.

• Philippians 4:17
• Matthew 6:19-20
• Matthew 19:27-29
• 1 Timothy 6:17-19