Expand Your Impact

The Giving Ladder

IMPACT GIVER

Impact givers seek to steward their resources for the greatest possible kingdom impact. They keep only what they need and invest the rest in God’s kingdom.

TITHER

Tithers consistently invest at least one tenth of their income to God’s kingdom based on the Old Testament practice of the tithe.

CONSISTENT GIVER

Consistent givers have an established pattern of giving based on the resources God has entrusted to them.

OCCASIONAL GIVER

Occasional givers are beginning to apply the concept of biblical stewardship. They haven’t yet established a pattern or percentage, but they give.

FIRST TIME GIVER

First time givers have taken a faith-building step of investing in God’s kingdom and trusting him with the resources he has given.

Questions to consider before giving:

Questions to consider before giving:

1. What difference do I want this commitment to make in my life? Does it reflect a desire to grow as steward of God’s resources?

2. Am I asking God to guide me in my level of commitment?
Will I trust him beyond what’s easy or comfortable?

3. Am I thinking creatively about a giving plan that represents my true capacity to give? What assets & resources do I have besides income?

4. What things can I choose to live without in order to expand my impact for God’s kingdom in Lake Norman?

5. Am I finding new joy in giving through this process? Is God growing my heart for generosity?

Building a Giving Plan Worksheets

Monthly

Monthly

Upfront

Upfront

2 year Commitment

2 year Commitment