Distribution of Funds

Reading Portion: Collective gifts are indicated in Acts 11: 29, 30; Rom 15: 25,26; 1 Cor 16: 1 ; Phil 4:15, 16; individual gifts, 2 Jn 5-7 ; Gal 6:6 ; Heb13: 16 ; 1 Tim. 6.:18 ; Acts 4:36, 37. In gatherings we collect the money. Once the money is collected, the collection should be 1) Administered 2) spent for logistics and 3) Distribute. Administration of funds: Administration of funds should be should be in the hands of more than one brother.Acts 6. 3-6 ; 1 Cor. 16. 3, 4 ; 2 Cor. 8. 18-21; 9. 3-5. Handling money by multiple people is wise, and it eases the burden of one person, brings the sharing, accountability into picture. Pastor should be busy with gaurding the flock from wrong teachings, Elders should spent time in gaurding the flock, Reading the word of God and in prayer. Evangelist should be busy in winning the soul. Leaders in the assembly would seem free to judge the most expedient way of discovering the mind of the saints. Accounts should be rendered at regular intervals, again on the principle of 1 Cor. 14. 40. The responsible bretheren should be born again, spirit filled and moral in nature (Acts 6. 3 ; 1 Tim. 3. 8-13.). apart from that he should be aware of local laws with respect to tax payment, maintianing the log books, cash receipts ,good at purchasing the goods and abide to the principles concerning the distribution of funds. Amount spent for Logistics: As an individual or group of people we have funds with us. This collection is by collective Acts 11: 29, 30; Rom 15: 25, 26; 1 Cor 16:1; Phil 4:15, 16 or by individual contribution (2 Jn. 5-7 ; Gal. 6. 6 ; Heb. 13. 16 ; 1 Tim. 6. 18 ; Acts 4. 36, 37). There will be expenses like hall rent, Chairs, lights, fans, air-conditioning, fees for care-taker e.t.c. As an individual we should be aware that giving to such need is not considered as Giving unto the Lord. These are nessasary but for the comfort, convenience and wise investment of the saints for the gathering. Sharing such expenses cant be considered Offering. These are matter of obligation and a debt. Distribution of Funds: The amount spent on administration and logistics should be minimmum. Major amount should go to this category where distribution of funds has to be. New Testament teaches us to distribute the funds to the necessities (Romans 12:13) in the following areas. i) Needy Widows: Generally in our day to day administration widows were neglected in daily ministration (Acts 6:1).Because of this need Pastors, Evangelists and elders should not leave the ministry of winning souls, Bible teaching and shepperding the folk. Distribution of funds has to be

dealt by the responsible bretheren. The widows whom we support should be of really destitute , of aged, woman trusts on God and is not a tale bearer (1 Timothy 5:11-16). ii) Poor People: We should open our hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor and to thy needy and to the land (Deuteronony 15:7-11). Make certain contribution to the poor saints (Romans 15:26, Galatians 2:10) in their studies, food, and in whatsoever business he needs (Romans 16:1-3). Care must be taken that poor person is working on the investment you are making and he is growing (2 Thessalonians 3:10). He that hath pity upon the poor lendenth unto the Lord and that which he hath given him will he pay him again (Proverbs 19:17) iii) Unto Releif fund: When ever natual calamities happened we should raise funds and send to the releif fund unto the bretheren (Acts 11:27-30 cf Acts 24:17). what ever we have should consider it is theirs. (Acts 2:44.45). iv) Eangelists: Now ye phillip plans know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving but ye only.For even in Thessalonica, ye sent once anga again unto my necessity. Not beacause I desire gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.. (Philippians 4:15 -19). There are some evangelists who forsaken working and devoted their time completely in the vineyard. In order their souls are at peace, we should support in their needs so that they can work in vineyard without much tempatations (1 Cor 5:4:14) v) Bible Teachers: There are few who spends on Reading Bible, Preparing the notes and in prayers so that they can teach Bible accurately and contextually to the thirsty souls. There is a need of pure word in every gathering. Galatians 6:6 recommends Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. vi) Elders: there are few who are earning and about to settle in the world, relinquished their work, resigned and started spending more time in winning souls, Bible teaching and shepperding the flock. (1 timothy 5:17,18). For sure we should share a portion to them. vii) Philanthrophic Efforts: As we distribute the funds, we should not forget about philanthrophic efforts. We should give to every man. Follow that which is good, both among youselves and to all men (1 Thessalonians 5:15). The household of faith has prior claim upon t he gifts of God's people but not an exclusive claim.