GIVING
Your giving is changing the world one life at a time.
Giving
Our desire isn’t something from you,
it’s something for you.
We want you to experience:
Freedom with money—not stress or shame.
Growth in faith, as you see God meet your needs as you give.
Living with purpose, knowing your giving is part of something bigger.
Joy in generosity, rooted in grace, not obligation.
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
3 Principles to Biblical giving >>
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We believe generosity is a response to God’s goodness—expressed through our time, talents, and financial resources.
“You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.” (2 Corinthians 9:11 ESV)
At Harvest, we desire to inspire people to live generously! We believe that our love for God and love for people should be demonstrated in our giving. This includes how we spend our time, our talents, and also our financial resources.
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Giving flows from grace, not guilt. It’s a “get to,” not a “have to.”
“We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part.” (2 Corinthians 8:1-2 ESV)
Grace comes down
Joy rises up
Generosity flows out
The grace we experience in Jesus should lead us to be joyfully generous givers.
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Tithing is a biblical principle. God calls us to give the first 10% of our income back to Him.
“Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.” (Proverbs 3:9-10 ESV)
Giving first through tithing helps prioritize God first and support the ongoing work of the local church.
It’s impossible to out-give God, but you’ll never regret trying.
Consider the 3 principles above. Pray— asking God what you should do. Then, give according to how God leads you.
COMMON QUESTIONS
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When you give to Harvest, God does something incredible!
Your giving becomes part of God’s plan to provide for the local church to do his work here on earth.
You become a partner in helping people know Jesus, grow in faith, and live with purpose locally and globally.
Know that we honor your gifts with faithful stewardship and accountability ethical practices, and accountability. All spending follows annual budget planning to advance the mission and is accountable to our Board of Elders and church Membership.
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Harvest is a U.S. not-for-profit and meets the tax-exempt requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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There is a clear biblical difference between tithes and offerings.
Tithing is a biblical principal. God calls us to give the first 10% of our income back to Him.
Offerings are gifts given to God above the tithe.
The General Giving fund is where you tithe— or give the amount you give first to God as a percentage of your income.
Treat the other designated giving opportunities as “offerings.” God created you with a generous spirit. We want to help you embrace it by giving beyond your tithe with an offering to key initiatives throughout the year.
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If you’re willing to help Harvest steward your giving in the most cost-effective ways, there are some ways to give that minimize the fees Harvest pays.
Giving by check in our giving kiosks on Sundays.
Choosing an ACH (bank account) for the source of your online giving rather than a credit card. The processing fees Harvest pays are limited to $0.30 per transaction rather than a % fee attached to all credit card transactions.
Consider setting up recurring giving online for your regular tithing.
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Yes you can. For information about giving through an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or Donor-Advised Fund, please contact the Giving Team at giving@harvestflorida.org
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Log into your account at https://harvestflorida.churchcenter.com/giving
If you need assistance, email the Giving Team at giving@harvestflorida.org
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If you have questions about your giving account or need assistance, please email giving@harvestflorida.org.