Tithes and Offerings
At Calvert County Baptist Church, we believe that giving is an act of worship and a reflection of God’s generosity toward us. From tithes and offerings to spontaneous and radical giving, we are called to live generously and grow in the grace of giving.
Biblical Generosity
Giving is one of our greatest privileges as Christ-followers. It’s an act of worship and the overflow of a grateful heart. Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” That’s where true joy is found—on the giving side of life.
Grow in the Grace of Giving and Generosity
Generosity begins with recognizing that everything we have is a gift from God and for God. It means giving beyond what’s expected—giving selflessly and sacrificially.
Wherever you are on your journey of generosity, your faithful giving helps us bless the Lord, serve our church family, impact our community, and invest in future generations. Every gift, big or small, plays a vital role in advancing the mission of our church. Thank you for partnering with us in faith.
The Rhythms of Generosity: Five Ways to Grow in Giving
Generosity isn’t just an action—it’s a rhythm. It’s how we live, love, and reflect the heart of God. Here are five expressions of giving that help form a life of faithful, Spirit-led generosity.
1. Giving Consistently
If you want to grow in any area of life, consistency matters—and generosity is no exception. This is how giving becomes more than a moment; it becomes a rhythm. One practical tool that helps is recurring giving.
Like any spiritual discipline, though, giving can turn into routine if we’re not intentional. That’s why the heart behind it matters just as much as the habit.
The idea of regular giving goes back to 1 Corinthians 16:2: “On the first day of the week, each of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income.”
Lora and I practice this through automated giving. It makes generosity part of our weekly rhythm—almost like clockwork. At the same time, we stay open to spontaneous giving as God prompts us, supporting a variety of kingdom causes.
2. Giving Spontaneously
Sometimes you catch a vision or sense a need, and you feel compelled to respond. That’s spontaneous generosity—stepping up and stepping in with your time, talent, or treasure. It might not follow a schedule, but it follows a rhyme. You give as the Spirit leads, and that’s often where true generosity begins.
Paul described the generosity of the Macedonians this way: “This was totally spontaneous, entirely their own idea, and caught us completely off guard.”
This kind of giving keeps our hearts soft and our hands open.
3. Giving Proportionately
2 Corinthians 8:11 says, “Give in proportion to what you have.” This principle of proportional generosity goes back to the Old Testament tithe—literally ten percent. But it’s not just any ten percent; it’s the first ten percent, the firstfruits.
The tithe isn’t the finish line of generosity, but it is a meaningful milestone. It helps reset our priorities and put God first in a tangible way. In my experience, God can do more with 90% than we can with 100%. Why? Because you can’t out-give God.
4. Giving Radically
In 2 Corinthians, Paul describes the Macedonian church facing intense hardship. Yet their “extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.” He writes, “They gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability.”
That’s radical generosity—going above and beyond comfort, above and beyond the tithe. It’s how faith is stretched and strengthened.
For Lora and me, the long-term goal is reverse tithing: living on ten percent and giving away the rest. That doesn’t mean we neglect savings or stewardship. Radical giving isn’t reckless—it’s intentional. And it doesn’t happen overnight.
But if you live to give, you’ll grow in the grace of giving. And your generosity? It just might become someone else’s miracle.
5. Giving to Those in Need
Through the Plus $1 Offering, we serve over 50 local households each month with food and essential supplies. Your generosity also supports returning citizens, two homeless shelters, a women’s domestic violence shelter, and other outreach initiatives throughout the year.
We’re inviting everyone to set aside just one dollar a day. It’s a small daily step with big kingdom impact.
When we serve those in need, we serve Jesus Himself. As He said, “…inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.” (Matthew 25:37–41)
The Invitation
Whether you give consistently, spontaneously, proportionately, radically, or directly to those in need—each step is a step toward becoming more like Jesus. Generosity isn’t just something we do—it’s who we’re called to be.
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