Offerings

Offerings refer to voluntary financial gifts or contributions made by members or attendees of a church or religious organization, often during services or special events. Unlike tithes, which are typically a fixed percentage of income, offerings are given above and beyond tithing and can be designated for specific needs such as missions, building funds, or charitable outreach. Offerings play a vital role in supporting the ongoing operations, ministry initiatives, and community programs of churches. They may be collected in person, online, or through other digital giving channels, and are usually recorded and tracked separately in nonprofit accounting systems to ensure transparency and accountability.