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Giving at St. Paul's
As Christians, we are called to be generous because we know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for our sake he became poor, so that we by his poverty might become rich (2 Corinthians 8:9). All that we have—including our very desire and ability to give—is a gift from God. “For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.” (Romans 11:36) When we give for the sake of Christ and his coming kingdom, we find ourselves midstream—so to speak—in the movement of his divine generosity.
But as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you—see that you excel in this act of grace also.
2 CORINTHIANS 8:7
What is the Excel Fund?
The Excel Fund is how St. Paul’s casts vision and raises financial resources for deep and wide church growth projects that go above and beyond the ministries currently maintained through our Foundation Fund.
Wide
At least 25% of every donation to the Excel Fund will be devoted to a “Wide Project” to empower church growth projects beyond our local (on-campus) church ministry. Our current Wide Project is focused on church planting.
Deep
At least 25% of every donation made to our Excel Fund will be devoted to a “Deep Project” to enhance our local (on-campus) church ministry. Our current Deep Project is focused on sanctuary renovations.
Depending on needs and opportunities, the remaining 50% of donations are devoted to either deep or wide projects.
Tentative Campaign Timeline
Wide
Launch
Phase
Phase
Deep
Completed
Begins
Completed
Making A Pledge
To successfully complete our Deep and Wide projects, St. Paul’s needs to receive pledges from church members for 2022 and 2023. A pledge is a commitment to give, as God enables. A pledge can be impacted by unanticipated life events. Please provide your pledge (best-estimate commitment) in the following time frames.
Click below to make a pledge for 2022
2022 PledgeClick below to make a pledge for 2023
2023 PledgeFoundation Fund
The Foundation Fund is how St. Paul’s seven major ministries (including worship, discipleship, community, local missions, global missions and missionaries, youth, and children’s ministries) are funded. This fund also maintains our church facility and staff compensation. Because of its foundational importance, the Session asks members of St. Paul’s to prioritize this fund with your regular gifts and offerings.
Deacons Fund
The Deacons Fund is how St. Paul’s diaconal ministry (which provides support to needy individuals and families within our congregation, outside requests for assistance, and a number of other mercy ministries we partner with) are funded. On the first Sunday of every month, when we celebrate the Lord’s Supper, a special offering is taken up to support this fund.
Excel Fund
The Excel Fund is how St. Paul’s casts vision and raises financial resources for deep and wide church growth projects that go above and beyond the ministries currently maintained through our Foundation Fund. You can learn more about the Excel Fund here.
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