FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT EXACTLY ARE YOU ASKING ME TO DO?
As we have mentioned several times throughout this devotional, we are first inviting you to seek God’s leading on what it would look like for you to go ALL IN in every aspect of your life. This is not something we can instruct, but rather, something we encourage you to pray over and then act on.
Everyone’s next step will look much different. This is why it is so important to seek God’s counsel as you prepare your gift. “The Giving Journey” displayed on pages 78-79, lays out a common path for those who are financially invested in the church. We hope that through prayer and seeking, you will discover where you are on that journey.
If you are married, pray together and individually as you discuss what going ALL IN will mean for your family.
HOW WILL MY “ALL IN” COMMITMENT AFFECT MY CONTRIBUTION TO OUTREACH, THE GENERAL FUND AND THE CHRISTMAS OFFERING?
During the two-year period for the ALL IN initiative, every contribution received will be applied to our goal and go toward life, leader, church and world change. That means we will not have a Christmas Offering and any Outreach investments will be funded from ALL IN.
Our mission to Wake the World Up to Jesus includes every aspect of our ministry and so this will help you continue to impact any area you are currently invested in.
Benevolence offerings will continue with periodic special offerings.
CAN I GIVE “NON-CASH” GIFTS TOWARD THE “ALL IN” INITIATIVE?
Yes. There are often major tax savings when gifting investments such as stocks, real estate, businesses, etc. The NorthRidge website expands on this and presents other ways to give, such as cars and cell phones.
It is possible that the best way to maximize your ALL IN commitment is to give a significant non-cash gift. Contact us before you liquidate to maximize the gift and realize the tax savings. We would be happy to assist you during this process—please contact our Business Office at 734.414.7777 to make this kind of gift your next step.
HOW LONG IS MY COMMITMENT?
We are asking that each person make a two-year commitment beginning December 2014 and ending December 2016.
WHAT IF I HAVE NEVER GIVEN TO NORTHRIDGE CHURCH BEFORE?
If you have never given financially to NorthRidge Church then this can be a fantastic first step for you.
ALL IN is a single-fund generosity initiative. This differs from traditional giving campaigns in that, you are not being called to give an extra gift above and beyond your normal giving—which would be two steps for a new giver. Instead, you are contributing to one fund during the two-year initiative and will be part of an amazing adventure with the rest of the NorthRidge family.
Look back at “The Giving Journey” and “Giving Scenarios” (pages 78-82) and see how your first step might look.
WHAT IF I AM NEW AROUND HERE?
We are so glad you are here, welcome!
You may be wondering, “What is this all about?” The answer is: Vision. NorthRidge is a unique church answering a big calling from a great God. We have thrived on every opportunity to serve the world through various events and missions and now we see that we have an even greater mission to invest in: our own church.
Refer back to our “Where We’ve Been” graphic (pages 74-76) and consider whether you would like to make NorthRidge your home and be part of the next two years of incredible Kingdom work.
WHAT IF I AM STRUGGLING IN DEBT RIGHT NOW? AM I STILL SUPPOSED TO GIVE?
If you are in a position where you are currently making payments toward a debt, we wholeheartedly commend you for that and you should continue to do so.
We also honor God’s call to seek Him first, and believe that the rest will be given to us (Matthew 6:33). By giving back to God anything we have, He promises to be involved in every aspect of our lives—including our finances. Please contact us if you need assistance with this or would like to speak with a budgeting counselor. It would be our joy to help you.
CAN I GIVE ONLINE?
Yes! We encourage online giving and make it very easy for you to do so. Simply go to NorthRidgeChurch.com and click on “Give.”
Integrity is our highest value when it comes to the money that is entrusted to us. Therefore, we make ourselves accountable in three ways:
