Board of Stewardship
Listen to podcast on tithing and giving
Rev. Heath Curtis, the coordinator for LCMS Stewardship Ministry, was a guest on “Issues, Etc.” on May 5 for an episode titled “A New Survey on American Protestants and Tithing.”
During the syndicated radio talk show and podcast, host Rev. Todd Wilken and Rev. Curtis – both pastors in The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod – examined Lifeway Research’s recent survey titled “Protestant Churchgoer Views on Tithing and Giving.”
The online survey of 1,002 American Protestant churchgoers – including Lutherans, Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians, non-denominational members, and Church of Christ members – was held Sept. 19-29, 2022. Lifeway Research released the results in a story on April 25. Respondents included men and women of different ages, ethnicities, regions, and educational backgrounds.
Rev. Curtis and Rev. Wilken discussed whether tithing is commanded in Scripture, if part of a tithe can go to a charity, and how giving methods have transitioned from currency to checks to online platforms.
Rev. Heath Curtis, the coordinator for LCMS Stewardship Ministry, was a guest on “Issues, Etc.” on May 5 for an episode titled “A New Survey on American Protestants and Tithing.”
During the syndicated radio talk show and podcast, host Rev. Todd Wilken and Rev. Curtis – both pastors in The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod – examined Lifeway Research’s recent survey titled “Protestant Churchgoer Views on Tithing and Giving.”
The online survey of 1,002 American Protestant churchgoers – including Lutherans, Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians, non-denominational members, and Church of Christ members – was held Sept. 19-29, 2022. Lifeway Research released the results in a story on April 25. Respondents included men and women of different ages, ethnicities, regions, and educational backgrounds.
Rev. Curtis and Rev. Wilken discussed whether tithing is commanded in Scripture, if part of a tithe can go to a charity, and how giving methods have transitioned from currency to checks to online platforms.
2023 Stewardship Offering Pledge Form
Please complete this anonymous form, which is intended to serve as a reminder and pledge of how we manage God’s gifts to us. Our Lord is generous with His earthly gifts. In response, we thankfully and cheerfully give back to His Church.
A separate form should be submitted by each household or individual that receives offering envelopes. A high percentage of pledge responses from each household is needed in order for church leaders to more accurately plan the 2023 budget.
Please prayerfully consider your 2023 pledge. While tithing (10 percent) your income should be considered neither a rule for nor a limit to giving, it is a guide with scriptural precedent.
Please complete this anonymous form, which is intended to serve as a reminder and pledge of how we manage God’s gifts to us. Our Lord is generous with His earthly gifts. In response, we thankfully and cheerfully give back to His Church.
A separate form should be submitted by each household or individual that receives offering envelopes. A high percentage of pledge responses from each household is needed in order for church leaders to more accurately plan the 2023 budget.
Please prayerfully consider your 2023 pledge. While tithing (10 percent) your income should be considered neither a rule for nor a limit to giving, it is a guide with scriptural precedent.
2023 Stewardship Service Form
All confirmed members of Village Lutheran Church are encouraged to complete the form below.
Pastor Arnold will be able to review the responses as he gets to know us and our interests. Member participation is important in order to get an inventory of your talents and service.
All confirmed members of Village Lutheran Church are encouraged to complete the form below.
Pastor Arnold will be able to review the responses as he gets to know us and our interests. Member participation is important in order to get an inventory of your talents and service.
Giving options at Village Lutheran Church
Your financial stewardship may by fulfilled in these ways:
Your financial stewardship may by fulfilled in these ways:
- Cash or check in your weekly offering envelope.
- Online from your bank/credit union account. For information about managing your online offering dates and amounts, email secretary@villagelutheranchurch.org.
- Electronic funds transfer from your bank/credit union account. Complete a Vanco banking authorization form to register or to change donation dates and amounts. Contact the church office for assistance.
Members who give electronically will still receive offering envelopes to use throughout the church year and for other designations. “I give online” cards are also available. - Stock donation to the Village Lutheran Church brokerage account.
- Qualified Charitable Distribution from an IRA (if over age 70 ½).
Contact us
Please contact the church office if you have any questions.
