Family Giving Initiative: Investing in People, Building Community

Our church is more than a place of worship. We believe God has called us to be a family grounded in prayer, presence, and holiness. As we look toward walking into this calling, we’re inviting you to join us in taking an exciting and faith-filled step forward.

The Family Giving Initiative is a call to action for our entire church family. It’s an opportunity to deepen our commitment to one another and to invest in the people and ministries that will shape the next chapter of our church’s story. Our goal is bold yet attainable: to raise $8,000 in new monthly recurring giving. These funds will directly support three essential roles that will expand our reach, strengthen our ministries, and deepen the impact of God’s work among us.

The Vision

This initiative isn’t just about funding positions; it’s about creating space for God’s work to flourish in our church and community. Here’s what your giving will support:

Kids Ministry Coordinator: Imagine a Sunday morning where Acorns, our kids ministry, runs with seamless joy and energy. A coordinator will help organize Sunday gatherings, equip serve teams, and ensure every child feels seen, loved, and welcomed into God’s story. This role also frees Raul, our Kids, Youth, and Families Pastor, to begin developing a youth ministry next year, paving the way for our older kids to thrive in faith.

Sunday Gathering Coordinator: Worship is the heartbeat of our church family. A Gathering Coordinator will ensure every Sunday flows beautifully, from hospitality to AV to prayer. This role will also create space for us to potentially expand to a Sunday evening Dwell style gathering.

Teaching and Care Pastoral Role: Our vision includes deepening our pastoral team with a person who can bring teaching, care, counseling, and community oversight—with a particular emphasis on the spiritual formation and growth of women, to his community. This pastor will enrich our leadership team with fresh perspectives and help ensure the women of our church are cared for, considered, and represented in the way we lead and guide.

How You Can Help

This is a family effort, and every single contribution matters. If you’re already a regular giver, we invite you to consider increasing your giving by $100 per month. If you’re not yet giving regularly, this is a wonderful time to begin a rhythm of generosity. Starting small is perfectly okay—what matters most is consistency and a heart willing to trust God’s provision.

Here’s how you can take part:

  • Pray and Reflect: Ask God how He’s calling you to step into this opportunity. Consider what giving $100 more a month, or whatever amount feels right, could look like for you or your family.

  • Commit to Regular Giving: Whether it’s $20, $50, $100, or more, your regular gift helps sustain and grow the ministries that make our church home a place of transformation.

  • Join the Family Giving Initiative: Make or adjust your giving commitment online or reach out to Meg Jacobs for help getting started.

Why Now?

God is moving in our church. We see it in the laughter of children in Acorns, the meaningful connections formed in small groups, and the way worship brings us together. But to keep enriching our community, we need everyone to take part.

If every person who already gives consistently increased their giving by just $100 a month, we’d reach our goal. But we’re also inviting those who haven’t yet joined in regular giving to take a first step. Imagine the impact if we all embraced this moment together.

What Happens When We Meet Our Goal?

When we reach $8,000 in new monthly giving, we’ll begin the hiring process for these three roles. The ripple effects will be felt across every corner of our church:

  • Children thriving in Acorns with greater support and care.

  • Sunday gatherings that flow with ease and create space for worship and connection.

  • A new pastoral voice providing teaching, care, and leadership to help our church family grow deeper and stronger.

Together, we can make this vision a reality. This is about more than meeting a financial goal; it’s about partnering with God to build His kingdom here. Let’s take this step forward in faith, generosity, and unity.

Take Action Today

Ready to join the Family Giving Initiative? Here’s how you can get started:

  • Pledge Your Gift: Visit PushPay to set up or adjust your recurring gift. You can also set up recurring payments in Zelle-search for OAKS CHURCH BROOKLYN.

  • Learn More: Reach out to Meg Jacobs with any questions or for help getting set up with giving.

  • Pray with Us: Join us in asking God to bless this initiative and guide each of us in how to participate. For questions or assistance, contact Meg Jacobs.

Thank you for being part of our church family and for considering how you can play a role in shaping its future. Together, we can do more than we ever imagined, trusting in the One who provides abundantly. Let’s build this vision—and our community—together.