Think it through

1. DEFINE - What Sacrifice Looks Like for You

What changes can you make in your life that will better enable you to invest in what you believe in? How can you give in ways that will make a difference in you? Involve the whole family! Write down adjustments you can make in your lifestyle in order to give, like having creative dates on a rice and beans budget.

Helpful Downloads:
• EBC’s Personal Monthly Budget Excel Spreadsheet
• Debt Snowball Excel Spreadsheet
• Dave Ramsey’s Quickie Budget
• Monthly Cash Flow Plan link
• The Envelope System—Great for cutting back on eating out, entertainment, and extras!

2. DETERMINE - A Starting Point

Not Without You is based on “Not equal gifts, but equal sacrifice.” In other words, not all of our gifts will be of the same amount, but every one of us can meaningfully invest in proportion to the resources God has given us to work with. Your three-year commitment is to be a demonstration of the definition of sacrifice that God has revealed to you. It is not a contract, but is a statement of your good-faith intentions.

3. DECIDE - Create a Personal Giving Plan

Prayerfully come up with a three-year plan of giving that goes above and beyond your regular tithe. Remember, we are not just constructing buildings; we are investing in bringing the gospel of Jesus Christ to this and future generations.

• View 3-year contribution chart