YOUR GENEROSITY MATTERS
WHY DO WE GIVE
At Simple Church, we teach and practice the Biblical principle of tithing. Tithe simply means a tenth. When we tithe, we give 10% of our income to God first. God calls us to give as an act of obedience and also to give generously. Once you are faithfully tithing, we would like you to consider giving above and beyond.
Each year we set specific goals for outreach and campus expansion so that more and more people can be reached with the Gospel. Difference Makers are people who give sacrificially, above and beyond their tithe to help us expand the Kingdom of God locally, globally, and for future Christian leaders.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
Watch this short teaching from Pastor Aaron to help you understand the difference between tithes, offerings, and Difference Makers giving.
At Simple Church, we teach and practice the Biblical principle of tithing. Tithe simply means a tenth. When we tithe, we give 10% of our income to God first. God calls us to give as an act of obedience and also to give generously. Once you are faithfully tithing, we would like you to consider giving above and beyond.
Each year we set specific goals for outreach and campus expansion so that more and more people can be reached with the Gospel. Difference Makers are people who give sacrificially, above and beyond their tithe to help us expand the Kingdom of God locally, globally, and for future Christian leaders.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
Watch this short teaching from Pastor Aaron to help you understand the difference between tithes, offerings, and Difference Makers giving.
YOUR GIVING AT WORK
As people of God, we give because God has given so much to us. God doesn't need our money, but he does want what it represents: our purposes, passions, and priorities.
Our giving makes a Kingdom impact locally in Reynoldsburg, across the country, and globally through missions efforts. We give to increase the Kingdom through our generosity so that we might reach those far from God.
We achieve this by giving 10% (a tithe of your tithes) directly to missionaries who are actively preaching the gospel, which is the good news about Jesus.
Then, we invest 100% of your Difference Maker giving, (any funds above and beyond the tithe), back into the expansion of God's work locally (35%), globally (40%), and into future Christian leaders (25%).
Locally we support the Ohio Ministry Network, Freedom City Collective, Embrace Grace, and Heart Food Pantry. We also fund our own outreach initiatives:
As people of God, we give because God has given so much to us. God doesn't need our money, but he does want what it represents: our purposes, passions, and priorities.
Our giving makes a Kingdom impact locally in Reynoldsburg, across the country, and globally through missions efforts. We give to increase the Kingdom through our generosity so that we might reach those far from God.
We achieve this by giving 10% (a tithe of your tithes) directly to missionaries who are actively preaching the gospel, which is the good news about Jesus.
Then, we invest 100% of your Difference Maker giving, (any funds above and beyond the tithe), back into the expansion of God's work locally (35%), globally (40%), and into future Christian leaders (25%).
Locally we support the Ohio Ministry Network, Freedom City Collective, Embrace Grace, and Heart Food Pantry. We also fund our own outreach initiatives:
- Joy Ride: brand new bikes given away in the 4th of July Parade
- The Reynoldsburg Hope Center: providing food, sleeping bags, tents, personal hygiene items, laundry services, and showers to those experiencing homelessness
- Holiday Hope: a Christmas program that restores dignity to parents and provides gifts for children
- Building Renovations: improving our facilities to be able to serve our community in increasingly greater ways
​Globally we support Convoy of Hope, Speed the Light, Bible translation efforts, and capital projects for our mission trips and missionaries.
Finally, we give to future Christian leaders by investing in church planting efforts (OCMN, CMN, ARC), OMN Youth Camp scholarships, Heartland Retreat Center, Ignite Students, and Kids Min here at SC.
Finally, we give to future Christian leaders by investing in church planting efforts (OCMN, CMN, ARC), OMN Youth Camp scholarships, Heartland Retreat Center, Ignite Students, and Kids Min here at SC.
WAYS TO GIVE
ONLINE
Click the "GIVE ONLINE" box below and follow the steps to give by Credit/Debit Card or by bank account.
You can setup one-time gifts for your Tithe and Difference Maker giving. Or you can plan your generosity by setting up recurring gifts for the amount and time of the month you choose.
Click the "GIVE ONLINE" box below and follow the steps to give by Credit/Debit Card or by bank account.
You can setup one-time gifts for your Tithe and Difference Maker giving. Or you can plan your generosity by setting up recurring gifts for the amount and time of the month you choose.
MAIL
You can also give through your online banking account. To setup giving online through your bank, visit your bank's website and log in. You can easily setup one-time gifts or recurring gifts. Our Mailing address is:
SIMPLE CHURCH, 3043 GENDER RD., REYNOLDSBURG, OH 43068
You can also give through your online banking account. To setup giving online through your bank, visit your bank's website and log in. You can easily setup one-time gifts or recurring gifts. Our Mailing address is:
SIMPLE CHURCH, 3043 GENDER RD., REYNOLDSBURG, OH 43068
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Here are some Sunday messages to watch from Pastor Aaron around the heart of generosity and the principles of giving.
Learn how putting God first in our finances through tithing grows our faith and teaches us to always trust God.
Learn the value of having a plan, a vision, and a dream so you can watch what God does with your over and above the tithe giving.
Learn the way out if you want to grow in your generosity, but debt has you trapped.
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
Many people want to know how the donations given to the church are allocated and used to do ministry and we are happy to share that information with you. Below is our annual budget breakdown for all general giving. This budget has been evaluated and approved by our Executive Leadership Team (ELT or church board) and follows the fiscal year of November-October.
Note: It does not include Difference Maker giving (or offerings). For more on that, please scroll down the page to see how those funds are allocated.
The chart below is our operations budget that is based off 90% of last year's annual giving. Creating a budget this way builds in the margin that allows us to save 10% of all giving as well.
Note: It does not include Difference Maker giving (or offerings). For more on that, please scroll down the page to see how those funds are allocated.
The chart below is our operations budget that is based off 90% of last year's annual giving. Creating a budget this way builds in the margin that allows us to save 10% of all giving as well.
- Tithe: we give the first 10% of all donations directly to missionaries and the work they are doing to spread the gospel around the world.
- Facilities: this is the annual cost of our mortgage, utilities, and upkeep of the building.
- Ministry Operations: this is everything that we do to help people know God, find freedom, discover their purpose, and make a difference. It includes everything from Guest Services like our cafe and parking, Grow Groups, and Growth Track, as well as our Kids and Student Ministries.
- Staffing: this is how your pastoral team and staff members salaries are paid.