Scripture presents giving to the local church as more than a financial transaction. Discover how generosity becomes worship, shared mission, and care for others.

Does the New Testament require Christians to tithe? Discover what Jesus and Paul teach about giving, stewardship, and generosity that flows from the heart.

At the Christian Stewardship Network (CSN), we see stewardship as more than managing money—it’s a vital part of discipleship. Small, intentional steps toward generosity and connection can spark real life change. That’s why we’re committed to finding simple, effective tools that make it easier for people—especially those who are new or unsure—to get involved.

Whenever I read the Scriptures, especially when it involves a story, I try to imagine it as if I am physically standing there watching the events unfolding. This helps me not to interpret the text the same way every time and usually causes me to ask questions I wouldn't ask through casual reading. This happened recently while reading Jesus' feeding of the five thousand, and, as it often happens when meditating on God's word, I saw something new.

It’s no easy task trying to get people to understand the beauty of giving and generosity. Giving is an expression of worship, an invitation to partner with God in everything. It requires you to “place your bet” on the work of God over the physical comfort of predictability. Many of us have felt the discomfort of calculating the amount of money God has deemed his tithe and tried to do the math on how that would impact our wallet.

In our last article, we shared the difference between stewardship and generosity; you can read about it here. In this article, we're diving deeper into generosity and what it really means to be generous.

People often need more than a message to give more. Discover how biblical, practical financial discipleship builds confidence, freedom, trust, and generosity.