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Thank you for your generosity!
One of our core values at The Bridge is "We give generously: it's about a soft heart." Check out this video from Pastor Marty, scroll to learn more, and don't hesitate to email us at hello@thebridgechurch.cc if you still have questions!
Other Ways to Give
In Person
You can give cash or checks in person at any of our Sunday services by using one of the blue boxes in the lobby. We call these "joyboxes" because we believe God has called us to give cheerfully!
By Mail
The Bridge
133 W 2nd St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
133 W 2nd St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Non-Cash / Stock
If you would like to give stock, bonds, or other non-cash options let us know by emailing kerry@thebridgechurch.cc or calling 641-682-9260.
At The Bridge, we have two funds that tithes and offerings support:
General Fund
Our general fund financially supports our mission to help people Believe, Belong, & Become. This includes things like everything on Sunday mornings, Small Groups, Dream Team, Next Steps, and general function of the organization.
Kingdom Builders Fund
Kingdom Builders financially supports our vision of Rebuild, Repair, and Restore. This fund is for offerings that are above and beyond an individual’s tithe. This includes growth and expansion, next gen & leadership development, and local and global missions.
Glocal Missions: Partner Update
One avenue of Kingdom Builders is glocal (global + local) missions! We love getting regular updates from mission partners around the world. Check out this update from our partner Amigos for Christ in Nicaragua about a water system that our team helped dig trenches for!
FAQs
Why do we give?
Financial giving through the church is done in two ways: tithes and offerings. The Bible teaches that we worship the Lord by bringing Him our tithe, which is 10% of our income. A tithe is an act of obedience, trust, and worship to God through returning the tenth to him. Once you have established the practice of tithing, God may call you to give above and beyond the tithe. Anything given above the 10% tithe is called an offering. God tells us in His Word that He loves a cheerful giver, which is why we always want to create opportunities to give as He leads us and with a cheerful heart, through no obligation.
Why does The Bridge have two different funds?
The Bridge has two funds that you can designate giving toward:
The general fund supports all ongoing ministry operations of The Bridge. This includes staff, utilities, ministry supplies, Bridge Kids resources, Awake supplies, and much more! We ask that all tithes go to this fund to support the ways God is moving through The Bridge.
If you faithfully tithe but want to give beyond that, those offerings can be designated toward Kingdom Builders. This fund advances our vision of Rebuild, Repair, and Restore. This happens through 3 primary focuses: growth & expansion, next gen, and glocal (global & local) missions!