Kentucky-Tennessee Conference Use of Tithe Why Does

Kentucky-Tennessee Conference Use of Tithe

Why Does the Seventh-day Adventist Church Structure Exist? “As our numbers increased, it was evident that without some form of organization there would be great confusion, and the work would not be carried forward successfully.

Why Does the Seventh-day Adventist Church Structure Exist? n n n 1. 2. 3. To provide for the support of the ministry, for carrying the work in new fields, for protecting both the churches and the ministry from unworthy members, 4. for holding church property, 5. for the publication of the truth through the press, 6. And for many other objects organization was indispensable. ” Testimonies to Ministers p. 26

Gross Tithe Use Based on Actual Tithe

Use of Retained Tithe

n “The presidents of our conferences and others in responsible positions have a duty to do in this matter, that the different branches of our work may receive equal attention. ” Colporteur Ministry P. 57

Church Programs

n n “I am glad that we have institutions where our youth can be separated from the corrupting influences so prevalent in the schools of the present day. Our brethren and sisters should be thankful that in the providence of God our colleges have been established and should stand ready to sustain them by their means. “ “There can be no more important work than the proper education of our Youth. ” Fundamentals of Christian Education P. 89

Education 1. 77% 6. 65% 2. 73% 2. 78% 4. 23%

n “We need to realize the importance of the canvassing work as one great means of finding out those who are in peril and bringing them to Christ. ” Colporteur Ministry P. 36 n n “Our canvassers are to be God’s evangelists, going from house to house in out-of-the-way places, and opening the Scriptures to those they meet. ” C. M. P. 39 Books will reach those who can be reached in no other way, ----C. M. P. 39

Publishing 1. 00% 1. 84%

Special Services . 39% 1. 27%

Other Programs n Retirement n Defined Benefit Plan – Closed 2004 - 9. 5% of Total Tithe n 2005 – 10. 1% of Total Tithe n $1, 083. 41

Support Services. 93% . 04% 1. 34% 5. 06%