Medford First Church of the Nazarene

What is Faith Promise?
It is an act of faith that promises God to give a specific amount to world evangelism and local mission outreach through regular weekly, monthly, or annual giving.

Faith Promise is a faith offering given in addition to the tithe. (The tithe already belongs to God.) It is one of the methods churches use to support world evangelism.

Making this commitment involves listening to God, promising to give as He impresses you, and trusting Him to provide.

Who should give to Faith Promise?
Everyone! Obviously youth and children have fewer resources, but the training in systematic giving and faith living is crucial for all ages.

Biblical Basis of Faith Promise
“For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability ... and they did not do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God’s will.”
II Corinthians 8:3 & 5

Faith Promise indicates many things. It says you believe:

World evangelism is vital to the mission of the church.

The gospel can change lives.

Giving, although important, is secondary to faith and praying.

God will help pay the amount committed.

Nazarene Mission Facts

The Church of the Nazarene is ministering in 156 world areas.

There are 724 missionaries in the Nazarene Church. They originate from 42 world areas.

The Church of the Nazarene has shown the JESUS film to over 50 million people; and many of those accepted Christ.

11,312 volunteers participated in missions in 2009.

World Evangelism Broadcast ministers by radio, tv, and the internet in 74 countries, 31 languages,
112 programs, and 7,384 broadcasts.

Nazarenes gave $2.86 million for Alabaster to fund 261 construction projects on mission fields, averaging five projects per week.

In addition to World Evangelism, Faith Promise supports Medford First missions.

Work & Witness projects around the world

Monthly support for June Shroyer, Western Indian Ministries; Open Hearts, Open Hands JESUS Film, Steve Pettit Family in El Salvador, The Dove Radio and TV, Woodrow House, Dan & Andrea Blanch in Spain, and the Nazarene Hospital Foundation in Papua New Guinea

Our 2011-12 Faith Promise Goal is $205,000.00.