We call giving “a privilege” or “a responsibility” or “an aspiration.”
 
But the not-so-subtle message we send to our members says it's a duty. That’s right, the same rationale we use for getting a root canal gets applied to giving.

What if we could change the narrative from "gotta" to "get to" give? 

How a Stewards Fund Serves the Vander Kooi Family

For 52 years, the couple lived next to their shops, raised their family and walked to work together, often holding hands.

I never wanted to know how much church members were giving. I didn't think it was any of my business.

That was a mistake.