If you’ve been around Church at The Mill for a while, you’ve probably heard the phrase: Gather, Grow, Give, Go. You might’ve even seen it on the walls or printed in church materials. But it is more than a nice-sounding, alliterated slogan. This phrase is the heartbeat of our mission and discipleship strategy. Each element reflects a step in the life of a Christ-follower, moving us toward a deeper relationship with Jesus and a greater impact in His Kingdom.
Each word carries meaning and purpose—but let’s focus on the third step: GIVE.
Why Give?
Giving should be a central part of our Christian lives as it reflects the very heart of God. In Acts 20:35, Jesus Himself reminds us, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Our call to give is tied directly to who we are and why we exist.
Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” In other words, we were created to serve. It’s not just something we do—it’s who we are as followers of Jesus. We give because we were designed to!
Giving Financially
We give financially as a form of worship and trust. Every good thing we have is from the Lord (James 1:17). When we give back a portion of what He’s entrusted to us, we’re making a declaration: God is our provider, not our paycheck (Proverbs 3:9-10, Malachi 3:10). One way we can steward our finances for the glory of God is through financial giving.
Offerings fund the mission of the church—supporting ministry to kids and students, reaching our local community, caring for families, and sending missionaries abroad (2 Corinthians 9:6–7, Philippians 4:18).
Your giving helps make real ministry happen every day—from VBS/VBX for kids to international mission trips, from student camp to Sunday worship services. Every dollar given fuels ministry with purpose.
Giving Through Serving
But giving doesn’t stop with money—it also means giving our time and talents that the Lord has given us (1 Peter 4:10). Serving is where faith is put into action (James 2:17). Whether you’ve been following Christ for years or just recently began your journey, there’s a place for you to step in and serve.
Have a heart for the next generation? Our Kids Ministry and Student Ministry are always welcoming new leaders who want to invest in young lives and model what it looks like to follow Jesus.
Enjoy providing a warm smile and a cup of coffee? Consider serving in our Goodtree Café, where hospitality meets ministry and every latte can be an open door to connection.
Love welcoming people or helping them feel like they belong? The Connections team is a perfect fit. From greeting guests to helping with parking or seating, every role matters.
Gifted musically or technically? Our Worship Ministry and Technical Arts team use their gifts to lead us into God’s presence each week. You don’t have to be a professional—you just need to be willing to grow and be a part of the team that desires to lead people in authentic worship to the Lord.
Passionate about missions? We offer both local and international opportunities to GO and serve—just like Jesus called us to. Whether it’s across the street or across the world, God uses ordinary people to carry out His extraordinary mission.
Giving Glorifies God
Our giving is ultimately about glorifying God. When we give, we step into the good works He has prepared for us. We reflect His generous nature (Matthew 5:16, 2 Corinthians 9:11–13).
Giving also shapes our hearts. It grows our faith, strengthens our trust, and reminds us that life is not about accumulation but about stewardship (Matthew 6:21, 1 Timothy 6:18–19). It’s not about how much we have, but how we use what we’ve been given for His glory and for the good of others.
So why give?
Because we were created to. Because it reflects the very heart of God. It makes a difference in our lives and in the lives of others (Galatians 6:9–10).
We are not just a gathering place; we’re a serving people. Whether it’s changing diapers in the nursery, running slides behind the scenes, leading worship, pouring coffee, discipling students, or sharing the gospel across the globe, there’s a place for you. We don’t need everyone to do everything, we need everyone to just do something.
Let’s live out our purpose. Let’s GIVE—joyfully, sacrificially, and faithfully. Because when we do, we step into who God created us to be.
