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We don't do membership at CV we do involvement!  So if you are involved with your Time, Talent, Treasure, and are living a life centred around Tell-ing the Story of Jesus, then you are here!  This page is dedicated to the "Treasure" bit ...

“Money is the Kindergarten of Discipleship.”     Bill Johnson

 

 

 


Some thoughts on tithing:

  • “Giving” is a superior way to tithing.  It is also harder.  (Acts 2:44-45)
  • Jesus’ approach to The Law (i.e. “fulfilment”) is not one of eradication but new possibilities thru a new capacity because of a new Source (i.e. The Kingdom).  See Ezekiel 11:17-20, 36:24-28
    • A correct understanding of the Law undergirds this teaching.  I.e., the difference between the cultic, ceremonial & moral aspects of The Law.  Jesus wants to make possible the latter.  The former fade.
  • Tithing is a practical and developmental approach to a surrendered and liberated lifestyle around money.
    • Not because we are bound but because the new possibilities of Grace should exceed the minimal obligations of life under Law.  (Mt. 5:20)
    • Retaining the lower, Old Covenant, standard of the tithe helps us see ourselves clearly. Are we bound by the other “Master?”  Or are we living in a New Covenant kind of freedom?  (Luke 16:10-13, Gal 3:19-25)
  • The Local Church is the Hope of the World.  It should be the first focus of financial giving.  (Malachi 3:10 & Ephesians 3:10)
    • We will not impose percentages to that focus.
    • We will be wary of re-directed focus revealing waning trust.
    • Trust is central.
    • But the local church budget should reflect the values in all of the tithes.  This means a balancing of provision for staff, a generosity towards the  disenfranchised & poor and finally a lifestyle of celebration (parties/feasts) and worship unto the Lord.

We know that people want to give in different ways so we have a variety for you to choose from:

  • the joy box on Sunday
  • standing order [forms are available to download below or hard-copies are always on the welcome table] or if you want to set it up yourself then the details are account no: 00016228 sort code: 40-52-40 and the name is Canterbury Vineyard Christian Fellowship
  • gift aid - Canterbury Vineyard is a registered charity funded almost entirely by gifts and offerings. A significant portion of this money comes from the tax we are able to reclaim
  • online