Giving is a spiritual gift
Giving is a spiritual gift, listed along with prophecy, service, exhortation, leadership and mercy (see Romans 12:6-8). Just as those in Christian service are dependent on the financial support of other believers in order to use their gifts in obedience to God’s call, those who give need someone to give to in order to obediently exercise their gift of generosity. The giver and receiver need each other to fulfill their Godly callings. Neither can do it on their own.
About 50% of Concentric Development’s budget comes from charitable gifts, and these play a critical role helping us remain faithful to our vision of using our skills where they can have the greatest impact for the Kingdom, regardless of ability to pay. Imagine the collective impact of the ministries we are already working with if we were able to continue serving them, even when they can't afford the full cost. Might Concentric Development also play a critical role in your response to God’s call to give? Please prayerfully consider it.
There are several ways you can give:
About 50% of Concentric Development’s budget comes from charitable gifts, and these play a critical role helping us remain faithful to our vision of using our skills where they can have the greatest impact for the Kingdom, regardless of ability to pay. Imagine the collective impact of the ministries we are already working with if we were able to continue serving them, even when they can't afford the full cost. Might Concentric Development also play a critical role in your response to God’s call to give? Please prayerfully consider it.
There are several ways you can give:
- The easiest for us is by check, made out to Concentric Development and mailed to 103 Prince William Lane, Cary NC 27511 USA. For regular monthly giving fill out this Direct Giving Form or download it on the tab below.
- A one-time credit card or Paypal donation by clicking on the “Donate” button below
- A regular credit card or Paypal donation by clicking on the “Subscribe” button below
- Contact us for other giving options such as using your donor advised fund.
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Further thoughts on giving
Having grown up as a child of missionaries (this is Jonathan writing), graduated from Wheaton College and now as an elder in the Presbyterian Church in America I have heard a lot of teaching on the topics of tithing, sacrificial giving, joyful giving, and generous giving, but somehow I totally missed some key elements of the Biblical message of generosity which have radically changed my perspectives on giving.
Several of these are captured in King David’s prayer in on the occasion of Israel’s freewill offering for the building of the temple (covered in 1 Chronicles 29:10-19). David acknowledges that everything in the heavens and the earth belongs to the Lord, that both riches and honor come from Him, that it is in His hand to make great and give strength to all. David then asks “But who are we that we should be able to give willingly? For all things come from you and of your own do we give you.” Who are we to give to God?
It reminds me of the time I wrapped a Christmas gift for my son to give to me when he was too young to know where gifts come from. His joy at being able to give a gift to his father was indescribable, and he had no idea the gift really came from me. Everything we have is from God and belongs to Him, and when we give out of our gratitude to Him we are giving from what is already His. Giving from a heart of gratitude is a joyful experience, and the privilege of giving and the delight we receive in giving are themselves gifts from God.
Concentric Development is a 501 (C)(3) and all contributions. are income tax deductible in the US . Donations are made with the understanding that Concentric Development Inc. has complete discretion and control over the use of all donated funds.
Several of these are captured in King David’s prayer in on the occasion of Israel’s freewill offering for the building of the temple (covered in 1 Chronicles 29:10-19). David acknowledges that everything in the heavens and the earth belongs to the Lord, that both riches and honor come from Him, that it is in His hand to make great and give strength to all. David then asks “But who are we that we should be able to give willingly? For all things come from you and of your own do we give you.” Who are we to give to God?
It reminds me of the time I wrapped a Christmas gift for my son to give to me when he was too young to know where gifts come from. His joy at being able to give a gift to his father was indescribable, and he had no idea the gift really came from me. Everything we have is from God and belongs to Him, and when we give out of our gratitude to Him we are giving from what is already His. Giving from a heart of gratitude is a joyful experience, and the privilege of giving and the delight we receive in giving are themselves gifts from God.
Concentric Development is a 501 (C)(3) and all contributions. are income tax deductible in the US . Donations are made with the understanding that Concentric Development Inc. has complete discretion and control over the use of all donated funds.
