What does it mean that New Hope is a debt-free ministry?
FAQs
How Much Should I Give?
In the Old Testament, the Bible was clear that the expectation was a tithe (10% of one’s increase.) Those who didn’t tithe were considered to be “robbing from God.” In the New Testament, it seems that tithing was a normal occurrence (the Pharisees were careful to tithe even their spices.)
The Apostle Paul’s instruction to the church in 2 Corinthians 9:7 was “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion.”
At New Hope, we believe that the tithe is a good rule of thumb as a starting point, but more importantly, we believe that all of us should be generous givers, just as God has generously given us His blessings. What does that look like in your life to be generous?
Where does My Money Go?
(1) A portion of our regular offerings goes to support the families of our pastors and staff.
(2) 17% of all offerings are distributed to missions, locally and globally
(3) New Hope believes in giving ministry away, so, some funds go to things like The Promise Production and The Christmas Journey, which have been, and will continue to be, free to our community. When we charge for an event, it’s always just enough to cover direct expenses, so, your gifts always provide the staff and facilities to do ministry.
(4) Another portion goes to upkeep and maintenance of the Traverse City Campus as well as rental of facilities in Bellaire. Note–New Hope does not use any regular tithes/offerings to build or improve facilities.
What does it mean that New Hope is a Debt-Free Ministry?
New Hope has never borrowed money for any purpose. Because we don’t carry debt, we can do more ministry. We believe that the Lord is able to provide the resources needed to do the ministry He calls us to. We try to move forward according to His timing.
Is Online Giving Safe?
We use a service called "Planning Center" for all online giving. They are one of the biggest processors of online donations/payments for churches, and they use best-in-class security protocols.
When you’re on any giving/payment pages, look in the address bar of your browser and you’ll see the padlock icon and “https” in the address, indicating that the page is secure.
None of our staff can access your specific payment information in the system.