Why We Give
At Thrive, we give to make a real difference—meeting needs, sharing Jesus, and reflecting His love through our time, talents, and resources. Generosity isn’t just about giving; it’s about growing in faith, setting God-centered priorities, and serving others like Jesus did.
Giving At Thrive
At Thrive, giving isn’t about obligation—it’s about impact, growth, and purpose. When we give our time, talents, and resources, we reflect Christ’s love and make a real difference both now and for eternity—by meeting practical needs and sharing the life-changing message of Jesus.
Generosity grows our faith. It shifts us from fear to trust, reminding us that everything we have is a gift from God. Each act of giving is a declaration that we trust Him to provide and a desire to use His blessings for His purposes.
Giving also sets our priorities straight. It’s our way of acknowledging that our lives—and our resources—belong to God. It’s not about wealth, but about wisely investing in what truly matters: God’s mission and His people.
Ultimately, it’s not about serving ourselves. Jesus lived a life of selfless service, and we strive to follow His example. That’s why we give—to serve others, build His Church, and reach people both locally and globally with the hope of Christ.
More About Giving
At Thrive, we believe money is a tool to accomplish God’s work, and we aim to be faithful stewards by using it wisely and transparently. Our church is fully supported by the voluntary generosity of everyday people, and giving is never pressured—it's an act of worship, not obligation.
What are your basic beliefs about money?
We believe that God has blessed Thrive because we've followed two principles from the beginning:
First, we see ourselves as a pipeline God can use to bless his people through. We don't hang onto offerings or hoard up cash; we just direct it to where it's most useful.
Second, we see money as a tool to help accomplish God's will in the earth. It was his to start with, and we are only his "money managers."
Where does Thrive get its money?
It's the financial generosity of lots and lots of everyday people in our community that fuels the incredible life change that we experience around here. Our support comes from many individual contributions and offerings, including the tithes of our attenders.
What is a tithe?
Under Old Testament law, Israelites were required to give 10% (a "tithe") of their earning. The New Testament suggests a similar, but voluntary, pattern. Paul says believers should regularly set aside a portion of their income to support the church (1 Corinthians 16:1-2). The exact amount isn't stated, but we see the 10% figure as a good benchmark for serious Christ-followers. If you're not there yet, consider it a target to work towards. All of us should pray and seek God's wisdom on how much to give. Remember, the time and money we give Jesus can be a pretty good indicator of how much we love him and trust him.
How does your budgeting process work?
Each ministry calculates their objectives and costs for the year. Then, appropriate staff contacts review the figures and may recommend changes based on the overall vision for the church. Their budget recommendation is submitted to the Executive Leadership Team for review. Following approval, ministries can use budgets to accomplish their ministry goals for the year.
Do you have an open book policy?
Come on in and check it out. We are glad to show our financial data to anyone who requests to see it. Simply contact our office and we will set up a meeting.
Will I be pressured to give?
Never. We do not receive an offering or "pass the bucket" at our services, we instead have giving centers located in our lobby and encourage online giving. In any case, there's never, ever any pressure to give – especially for visitors. No guilt trips, no squeezing. Thrive is supported financially by people who've cheerfully chosen to make it their church home. Giving is a form of worship, not a form of torture.
How does e-giving work?
E-giving is the easy way to make contributions to Thrive directly from your checking or savings account, credit or debit card. You can set up any specific dollar amount to be automatically deducted weekly, monthly, or whenever. Every day, more Thrive friends are switching to this fast, safe, convenient way to give to God's work. To get started, click below.
How can I give?
Online Giving
It's fast, convenient and secure. E-giving allows a specific dollar amount to be automatically deducted from a checking or saving account. You can set this up as a one-time donation or recurring gift. You can also give by credit or debit card. We have a few locations in the lobby with an i-pad to get you all set up or get started on our Church Center App or click below.
Giving Centers
We won't be "passing the bucket" during our church services, but instead encourage our regular attendees to drop your contributions in the giving centers located in our lobby. Please designate if your gift is for General Fund or targeted to a special ministry. If you want to give cash, and you'd like a contribution statement, make sure you use the envelope that you receive when you walk in.
By Mail
You can use the postage paid giving envelope handed out in your bulletin or you can send your donation to 9550 Spring Green Blvd, Suite 408-246, Katy, TX 77494. Mark it "Attention Finance Department." Be sure to include your name and address on the check so a record of your contribution can be provided for tax purposes.
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