LIVE GENEROUSLY
When you give, you are partnering with us to be followers of Christ, who make followers of Christ, who make followers of Christ.
In addition to supporting Rooftop's ministry, 12 percent of your gift goes to local and global missions efforts. We serve the Affton Christian Food Pantry, St. Louis' homeless population, an orphanage in Burundi, poor families in Mexico as well as global outreach workers who are serving in Africa, Europe and Asia. Thank you for partnering with us.
FAQS
Have questions about giving and what the Bible says about it? We have answers.
Why should I give?
We should give to God’s work because our God is a generous God who has given us everything—including life and the salvation we have in the sacrifice of his Son, Jesus. We know we’re becoming like God when we grow generous, like Him.
How much should I give?
That’s up to you and your conscience, led by the Holy Spirit. The Old Testament Israelites were told to tithe 10% of their income. (The word “tithe” means “tenth.”) For various reasons, that 10% rule probably doesn’t literally apply to people today. Then again, we live in the richest country in the history of the world. For us, 10% is probably a good starting point.
Should I give to Rooftop if I have lots of debt and loans to pay off?
Also up to you. It’s important to get out of debt, but it’s important to give to God’s work. In our opinion, you can do both at the same time.
Can I give to other organizations besides Rooftop?
Absolutely! God’s doing great work in all kinds of ways. However, the local church is the body of Christ on earth. Christians should prioritize giving the bulk of their offerings to their church. Your church is more than an organization—it’s your family that needs your support.
How do I know Rooftop is using my money responsibly?
Great question! We have a Treasury Team that divides its responsibilities with lots of checks and balances, to make sure everyone knows what everybody else is doing and nobody has too much power. Our church board asks for regular reports from the Treasury Team. We also have an “open book” policy, so that anybody in the church can ask to see the books at any time. If you have any questions, contact our church Treasurer at treasury@rooftop.org.
Where does my money go?
A big percentage of your offering goes to Rooftop’s two biggest expenses: staff salaries (43%) and utilities/facilities (19%). On top of that, a percentage goes to purchase ministry supplies for youth, kids, events, worship (13%). Also, at least 12% of our budget goes to support Christian mission work at home and abroad. Finally, some of your offering (10%) goes towards our “Next Steps” savings, which enables us to hire future staff, plant a new church and expand our ministry.
Is my giving tax-deductible?
Yep. You’ll get a year-end statement that you can use when you file your taxes.
Can I schedule my giving?
Yes! You can schedule automatic giving on your bank’s bill-paying page on their website, or through Rooftop’s online giving platform. Scheduled giving is a great way to stay faithful to your church, in lean times and times of plenty. (But you can always adjust your giving levels, as necessary.)
Do I have to give to be a member of Rooftop?
We don’t like rules at Rooftop, so there’s no giving requirement for membership. But it does make sense for the committed members of Rooftop to support their church family. We don’t see why they wouldn’t. So when someone applies for membership at Rooftop, we talk about giving with them.
Where can I find the budget and financial reports?
Click on the buttons below for our updated annual budget and annual financial reports.