Church Finances
Biblical Basis for Giving
The Bible emphasizes generosity extensively, with over 2,000 verses highlighting the importance of sharing our possessions. Throughout His earthly ministry, Jesus used parables to demonstrate that generosity is crucial to our relationship with Him and essential for sharing the love of Christ with others. In Acts, we witness a generous community of believers uniting to meet each other's needs, support their community, and spread the Gospel.
Today, the call to be generous remains unchanged, vital for both our personal growth and our collective mission to bring the Gospel to the world and to our neighbors. While the Church has evolved in many ways over its history, the foundation of our generosity remains constant. These biblical teachings and Jesus' words remind us that our giving reflects our relationship with Him, our commitment to His mission, and our role in spreading the hope of Christ globally.
We are constantly trusting in God’s ever-faithful provision through the generosity of His people at Fellowship Dallas. We invite you to give faithfully, generously, and cheerfully. Remember, it’s not the size of the gift that matters most, it is the heart of the giver. “The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
Why Give?
Your Generosity at Work
Taking Your Next Step in Generosity
1. Pray & Ask Questions – Any act of generosity should begin with prayer. God knows that our relationships with finances are complex, and He is always ready to show us more about himself and how He provides through our journey in this area of discipleship. Our elders, staff leadership, and Generosity Ministry Leadership Team members are happy to answer any questions you may have.
2. Give Cheerfully – Every gift has an impact. There are several ways you can give at Fellowship. Online, by clicking on the button below. By mailing your check to the church. By using the offering boxes at the front desk or in the back of the worship center. If you are interested in making a non-cash donation such as stocks, etc. please reach out to finance@fellowshipdallas.org.
3. Consider Setting Up Recurring Giving – Stepping into a regular rhythm of giving is easy. You can choose your desired frequency and make changes to your recurring gift at any time.
4. Share Your Story of Generosity – How have you seen God at work in your journey of generosity? Have you been on the receiving end of someone else’s generosity? Share your story by emailing stories@fellowshipdallas.org.
Maybe you’re not able to give financially at this time. Generosity isn’t just about our finances; it’s also about sharing our gifts of time, talents, etc. Pray about an area in which you might be called to serve. You can also email serve@fellowshipdallas.org and we’ll follow up to learn more about your interests and connect you with an open opportunity.
Transparency In Our Current Financials
First, we want to say THANK YOU! to our faithful and generous Lord and those who support the ministries of Fellowship Dallas financially. These ministries to our church, city, and world do not happen without the financial gifts of our congregation. Second, please join us in asking our good and generous God to move in powerful ways to provide all that is needed—spiritually and financially—in our church. Third, if you have not yet taken a step toward giving, ask God to show you what He wants you to give. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference and is pleasing to the Lord.
At Fellowship Dallas, we are committed to being transparent with our finances. That’s why we created this webpage. We update it regularly.
2026/2027 Fiscal Year General Fund Operating Budget and Equipped-To-Go Outreach Budget
The Senior Leadership Team and Staff have been working on the 2026/2027 budgets in dialogue with the Elder Board since the last quarter of 2025/2026. In this new fiscal year, we will have our usual General Fund Operating Budget and, in addition, an Equipped-To-Go Outreach Budget. You will hear more about that in future communications.
The work on the budgets will culminate in their approval by the Elder Board in October 2026. The budgeting process for the 2026/2027 ministry year has been slower for various reasons, including key staff outages, reorganization of staff and realignment of ministries and operations, as well as reconfiguration of our Chart of Accounts. We look forward to sharing the new budget and other important financial information with you as soon as we can. Thank you for your patience!
2026/2027 Fiscal Year-To-Date General Fund & Outreach Giving as of 9/27/26 (week 13)
Budgeted General Fund & Outreach Giving:
$652,407
Actual General Fund & Outreach Giving:
$467,873
Current Need:
$184,534
2025/2026 Fiscal Year-End General Fund & Outreach Giving Results
Budgeted General Fund & Outreach Giving:
$2,700,000
Actual General Fund & Outreach Giving:
$2,803,122
Surplus:
$103,122
THANK YOU to all who gave so generously and faithfully during the 2025/2026 fiscal year to achieve these results! And all praise and glory to God for His incredible favor and blessing!
2025/2026 Fiscal Year-End General Fund & Outreach Operating Results as of 6/30/26
Questions?
If you have any questions about our church’s finances or the ways that your giving is making an impact, please reach out to questions@fellowshipdallas.org. If you have questions about setting up a recurring gift, managing your online giving, or setting up a legacy gift, please email finance@fellowshipdallas.org.