Faith Promise Giving
Faith Promise is a way of systematically supporting world evangelism efforts, turning missions giving into something strategic rather than something sporadic.
Frequently asked questions
Faith Promise is way of systematically supporting world evangelism efforts. Rather than waiting to respond to individual appeals as they come along, believers ask the Lord how much they should give to missions over the next year. They then commit to that annual total as a "Faith Promise."
Faith Promise turns missions giving into something strategic rather than something sporadic.
Anyone who wants to trust God and who wants to be used by God to get the Good News to the unreached can make a Faith Promise commitment (Luke 6:38, Proverbs 11:24-25).
We encourage families to include children in the Faith Promise process because it's crucial to train them in systematic giving and faith living.
Faith Promise giving is over and above the tithe. Tithing is a clear scriptural principle, dating back to the earliest pages of Genesis. Tithing recognizes God's ownership over us and all that we have. In practical terms, tithe money runs the local church and its ministries.
Faith Promise is a way for us give specifically to reaching the unreached of the world. Faith Promise giving is a tangible expression of our desire that the whole world know the Good News.
Giving regularly is recommended, so consider breaking down your total Faith Promise amount into a bi-weekly or monthly installment. Some Faith Promises, however, depend on annual, one-time income. These can be paid when those monies are received. Regardless of frequency, gifts can be made through Hope Fellowship's online giving portal and designated as Faith Promise.
Faith Promise giving makes us channels of blessing. In His covenant with Abraham, God said that through Abraham's descendants, "all peoples of the earth would be blessed" (Genesis 12:3).
Faith Promise giving reflects our personal commitments (II Corinthians 8:5).
Though Faith Promise giving is optional, it does clearly demonstrate our love (Philippians 2:1-4, Luke 6:38, Romans 12:9-10).
