MODULE 6: Generosity — Meeting 4
Discipleship : Meeting 4
DISCUSS the disciple’s Generosity Strategy. Consider running through the disciple’s answers to these questions:
• What will you give to?
• 2. How much money will you give to your local church (Remember the principle on tithing.)
• How much time will you give to your local church?
• How can you use your giftings to serve in your local church?
• How often will you give your money, time, and talents?
• How does all this challenge you?
• What brings you the most joy in giving in this way?
• What are you most passionate about, within the church or outside of it? How can you be generous towards that passion?
• What are next steps in moving this generosity plan forward?
(Examples include setting up a regular rhythm of tithing, blocking out time in a calendar for serving, or talking with your church’s pastor on how to get involved on a serving team.
Discussion
Questions
Use your remaining time to discuss any significant decisions, interactions, or challenges the
disciple is facing, and what God may be up to.
What Is a Generosity Strategy?
A Generosity Strategy is a simple, written plan for how you will steward the money, time and talents God has entrusted to you. It turns good intentions into practical decisions. Without a plan, generosity tends to depend on mood, leftovers or last-minute appeals. With one, giving becomes a steady, joyful rhythm — what Paul describes when he says each person should give "what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver" (2 Corinthians 9:7).
Walking Through the Questions Together
As you discuss the disciple’s answers, keep the conversation encouraging and practical. Here is some guidance for each area:
Giving money
Start with the principle of the tithe — giving the first tenth of income through the local church — and talk honestly about where the disciple is today. If ten percent feels out of reach, choose a starting percentage and a plan to grow it. Consider setting up automatic giving so that generosity comes first, not last.
Giving time
Look at a typical week. Where could the disciple set aside a few hours to serve? Options include a church serving team, mentoring, volunteering locally or simply being available to a neighbour or friend in need.
Giving talents
Every disciple has gifts. Ask: What do people often thank you for? What do you enjoy doing that blesses others? How could that serve your church or community?
Following your passion
Many disciples feel a particular pull toward a cause: children, refugees, addiction recovery, the environment, global missions. Generosity can flow toward that passion as well as toward the local church.
Sample Next Steps
Set up recurring giving to your church this week.
Join a serving team and attend its next training.
Talk with a pastor about where your gifts could be used.
Choose one organisation to support monthly.
Block out serving time in your calendar for the next three months.
Review your plan with your discipler in 90 days.
Celebrating the End of Module 6
Take time to thank God together for what this module has revealed and for any steps of freedom and generosity the disciple has taken. Generosity is not a one-time decision but a lifelong journey. As you close, pray over the disciple’s plan and ask God to multiply its impact.
Looking Ahead
Listen to Steve DeNeff’s sermon Seen to Unseen to prepare for Module 7: Awareness, where the disciple learns to notice God’s presence in all things.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tithe still important for Christians today?
Christians hold different views on whether the tithe is a requirement, but most agree it is a helpful and biblical starting point. The New Testament emphasises generous, cheerful and sacrificial giving that reflects God’s generosity toward us in Christ.
What if my spouse and I disagree about giving?
Talk openly and prayerfully, listen to each other’s concerns and start with an amount you can both agree on. Generosity should strengthen your relationship, not strain it.
How do I know which organisations to support?
Look for ministries and charities that are transparent about their finances, effective in their work and aligned with your values. Your church leaders can often recommend trusted local partners.
ASSIGNMENT: In preparation for the next module, listen to the Steve DeNeff sermon, Seen to
Unseen, below.
Continue the Pathway — You are in Module 6: Generosity, Meeting 4 of 4. Previous: Meeting 3 — Giving to Your Church. Next: Module 7: Awareness. Every essay, worksheet and video for this module is collected on the Module 6 resources page.