Tithing

is the term for offering God 10% of our income--the Biblical benchmark for sacrificial faithfulness since the time of the Old Testament patriarchs. Church members are encouraged to reach a full tithe in giving within three years of joining the congregation. Many disciples are so excited to walk with Christ that they become tithers right away, but for others, previous obligations make a change in priorities take longer. We just figure that if Jesus could lead non-religious regular guys to lay down their lives for the Gospel after three years of walking with him, comfortable Johnson County believers within 3 years can certainly give up some luxuries and other sacrifices to live on 90 cents instead of a dollar!