List of grace giving churches.

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by wire2john

Are there any Apostolic organizations that do not teach or preach tithing?

Most organizations that I know teach tithing. You'll normally find independent works that don't, if that's what you're looking for.

[wire2john]

Originally Posted by Aquila

Most organizations that I know teach tithing. You'll normally find independent works that don't, if that's what you're looking for.

I'm looking for fellowship with believers of like faith and understanding. It is kind of stressful to be ahead of the curve on the issue of tithing. And I no longer bring up the issue in face-to-face conversations because, in my experience, it quickly leads to unpleasantness on the part of the person I am desiring to reason with.

[Rudy]

Originally Posted by wire2john

I'm looking for fellowship with believers of like faith and understanding. It is kind of stressful to be ahead of the curve on the issue of tithing.

There is some here on this forum you can fellowship with. Or are you talking about a church setting?

There is tithing threads to look over if interested.

[wire2john]

Originally Posted by Rudy

There is some here on this forum you can fellowship with. Or are you talking about a church setting?

A church setting would be preferable. I just don't get the same level of edification from online relationships that I get from in-person interactions. And I am apostolic-pentacostal to the core so that is important to me also, no offense to anyone here who is not apostolic.

[Rudy]

It may require moving to find what you're looking for.

[wire2john]

Originally Posted by Rudy

It may require moving to find what you're looking for.

yes I know, but I can still visit. Besides, one step at a time, right? I want to "feel the Spirit" in a congregation that does not teach or preach tithing.

[Rudy]

Originally Posted by wire2john

yes I know, but I can still visit. Besides, one step at a time, right? I want to "feel the Spirit" in a congregation that does not teach or preach tithing.

I was told the upc requires its ministers to sign a statement that they will teach and practice tithing. If so, then that would limit options.

[wire2john]

Originally Posted by Rudy

I was told the upc requires its ministers to sign a statement that they will teach and practice tithing. If so, then that would limit options.

Not only that, but I know of no congregations who do not require you to profess belief in the doctrine of church tithing to be a voting member, something I cannot do in clear conscience. And being a permanent outsider is a less than desirable position.

[Rudy]

Never came across one that required one to profess tithing. But yes to be a voting member.

[n david]

Originally Posted by Rudy

I was told the upc requires its ministers to sign a statement that they will teach and practice tithing. If so, then that would limit options.

The "Affirmation Statement" ministers were required to sign didn't mention tithing.

I ________, do hereby declare that I believe and embrace the Fundamental Doctrine as stated in the Articles of Faith as set forth in the Manual of the United Pentecostal Church International. I also believe and embrace the holiness standards of the United Pentecostal Church International as set forth in said Articles of Faith, and I pledge to practice, preach, and teach the same.