Tithe & Offering
Why We Give
The Biblical Tithe
The Bible describes tithe as 10% of income. People "returned tithe" to God at their place of worship. These tithes would provide a living for the priests that served there. When a person returned tithe, it signified that God was Lord of all they had. (Hebrews 7:2, Genesis 28:22)
Tithe in the Adventist Denomination
In the 1870's, the Seventh-day Adventist Church adopted the biblical tithing principles as the primary mechanism for supporting our worldwide mission. This consistent plan of sharing resources is one key component that has enabled our church and its message to grow and remain parts of the world.
The Bible describes tithe as 10% of income. People "returned tithe" to God at their place of worship. These tithes would provide a living for the priests that served there. When a person returned tithe, it signified that God was Lord of all they had. (Hebrews 7:2, Genesis 28:22)
Tithe in the Adventist Denomination
In the 1870's, the Seventh-day Adventist Church adopted the biblical tithing principles as the primary mechanism for supporting our worldwide mission. This consistent plan of sharing resources is one key component that has enabled our church and its message to grow and remain parts of the world.
Where do your tithe and offerings go?
All tithe is send by the local church to the Oregon Conference where it is distributed throughout the conference and the world.
Tithe is to be used to support the evangelistic outreach and nurturing ministries of the Church.
The majority of Oregon tithe supports ministry within the Oregon Conference.
Where Does All The Money Go?
When tithe is returned, the resources are shared among different church organizations according to a specific formula. This supports our worldwide mission. Here’s how tithe is distributed and used.
Tithe is to be used to support the evangelistic outreach and nurturing ministries of the Church.
The majority of Oregon tithe supports ministry within the Oregon Conference.
Where Does All The Money Go?
When tithe is returned, the resources are shared among different church organizations according to a specific formula. This supports our worldwide mission. Here’s how tithe is distributed and used.
Offerings
Offerings are acts of worship, beyond tithe, that we choose to give. Offerings are given as a free-will heart-felt response to the blessings of God. (Deuteronomy 16:17)
Many church ministries depend on faithful offerings.
> In most cases, an additional 4-7% offering would fully support the local church budget.
> Oregon Conference Youth Support provides resources for senior academies, Big Lake Youth Camp, and young adult ministries.
> World Budget supports disaster and famine relief, higher education, media ministries, and other mission outreach.
What Happens to My "Local Church" Offerings?
Your local church board decides how to use your offering in the ministry of your church through a budgeting process. Most churches use local church offerings for expenses such as: utilities, Sabbath School supplies, church school subsidies, student aid, church ministries, community services, evangelism, and local projects. Talk to your local church leaders to learn more about your congregation’s approach.
What Happens to My "Oregon Conference Youth Support" Offerings?
Oregon Conference Youth Support provides needed funding for three ministry areas.
Senior Academies in Oregon. This offering supports the operating budgets of our conference senior academies to help make them a bit more affordable to families.
Big Lake Youth Camp. Each year over 3,000 campers and 100 staff receive the blessings of the BLYC experience. In addition, Big Lake is proud to provide respite for weary Pacific Crest Trail hikers through the PCT Welcome Center.
Young Adult Ministry. Our church is committed to Growing Together through intentional mentorship of our next generations and thoughtful culture shift in our congregations. The YA department facilitates ministry and leadership development among young adults throughout our conference.
Offerings are acts of worship, beyond tithe, that we choose to give. Offerings are given as a free-will heart-felt response to the blessings of God. (Deuteronomy 16:17)
Many church ministries depend on faithful offerings.
> In most cases, an additional 4-7% offering would fully support the local church budget.
> Oregon Conference Youth Support provides resources for senior academies, Big Lake Youth Camp, and young adult ministries.
> World Budget supports disaster and famine relief, higher education, media ministries, and other mission outreach.
What Happens to My "Local Church" Offerings?
Your local church board decides how to use your offering in the ministry of your church through a budgeting process. Most churches use local church offerings for expenses such as: utilities, Sabbath School supplies, church school subsidies, student aid, church ministries, community services, evangelism, and local projects. Talk to your local church leaders to learn more about your congregation’s approach.
What Happens to My "Oregon Conference Youth Support" Offerings?
Oregon Conference Youth Support provides needed funding for three ministry areas.
Senior Academies in Oregon. This offering supports the operating budgets of our conference senior academies to help make them a bit more affordable to families.
Big Lake Youth Camp. Each year over 3,000 campers and 100 staff receive the blessings of the BLYC experience. In addition, Big Lake is proud to provide respite for weary Pacific Crest Trail hikers through the PCT Welcome Center.
Young Adult Ministry. Our church is committed to Growing Together through intentional mentorship of our next generations and thoughtful culture shift in our congregations. The YA department facilitates ministry and leadership development among young adults throughout our conference.