Biblical Basis

The Praise

We value and praise the Lord for individuals and families who support the current ministry initiatives and the future vision of the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA). Funds are used to support the EFCA’s mission to glorify God by multiplying healthy churches among all people.

The Recognition

We recognize that it is the work of the Holy Spirit that prompts Christians to give (John 15:4-5). We place the giver’s relationship to God above our ministry’s agenda. (2 Corinthians 4:16-18).

The Encouragement

The EFCA’s impact is realized in communities, states, our nation, and around the world. We encourage you to support your local church, district, camps, colleges, seminaries, and the various ministries of the EFCA national office.

Biblical Basis to Support the Lord’s Work

There are numerous Biblical reasons for good stewards to do this:

To prove or demonstrate my love for God. "I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others." (NIV: 2 Corinthians 8:8)
To help with the carrying out of the Great Commission. (Matthew 28:19-20)
To put faith into practice. "We live by faith, not by sight." (2 Corinthians 5:7)
To abound in the grace of giving. "But just as you excel in everything…see that you also excel in this grace of giving." (2 Corinthians 8:7)
To encourage others in the grace of giving. "For I know your eagerness to help…and your enthusiasm has stirred most of them to action." (2 Corinthians 9:2)
To experience the love of God in all its fullness. "…for God loves a cheerful giver." (2 Corinthians 9:6)
To bring glory to God. "…men will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else." (2 Corinthians 9:13)
To please God. "…they are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God." (Philippians 4:18)