Church Economy: God’s Ecosystem of Love and Provision

The church is not meant to be a religion filled with outdated and dysfunctional paradigms that produce no manifestation. The true spirit and energy of the church is a community of people who love God, love one another, and bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2).

When you are blessed and successful, it is no longer about satisfying your own material desires. Now you are free to forget about yourself and become consumed with the needs of others, aligning your life with the collective vision of Christ. If someone’s vision is only about themselves, that is not ekklesia that is not the church Jesus birthed.

The Example of Jesus

Jesus gave us an example of collective provision when He told Peter: “Go to the sea, cast in a hook, and take the first fish that comes up; when you open its mouth, you will find a coin. Take it and give it to them for you and Me” (Matthew 17:27). That miracle wasn’t just about money it was about shared responsibility.

My Commitment as a Pastor

I thank God for the faithfulness and commitment so many of you have shown over the years. I have lived this way for decades. It has become such a part of me that I often forget to buy things for myself my wife and friends have to remind me it’s time for new clothes. I don’t want a private jet. What I want is for every member’s debt to be paid off, for you to learn stewardship, and for you to never fall back into the bondage of debt again (Proverbs 22:7, Romans 13:8).

Church as an Ecosystem

The church is supposed to be an ecosystem that rules over and breaks the grip of spiritual death, sin, poverty, and lack. It creates opportunities for those who are in allegiance to Christ’s vision. If you are in allegiance to the vision, then it is my responsibility as a leader to be even more in allegiance to you. Your time, talent, and treasure are sacred, and I pray that my loyalty, humility, and service will always outweigh the seed you sow (Mark 10:43–45).

Please pray for me that I will be a better servant leader, one who inspires your mind, your heart, and your spirit to live for Jesus, to love others, and to forget about yourself.

The Storehouse and True Giving

In the Old Testament, tithes and offerings were meant to care for the fatherless, the widows, the orphans, and the needs of the people (Deuteronomy 14:28–29). God instructed Israel to bring food into the storehouse so that there would be meat for those in need (Malachi 3:10). The Levites were to oversee distribution, not hoard wealth.

Remember, the Hebrews had been enslaved for 400 years, stripped of everything. God created a system of giving to restore equity, dignity, and provision. The motivation and spirit of giving has always been about meeting needs, never about manipulating or controlling people.

Breaking the Curse of Manipulation

As your pastor, I break the curse of manipulation when it comes to giving. You will be blessed when you give because your seed is going into good ground an accountable, Spirit-led ecosystem that multiplies for the sake of others (2 Corinthians 9:6–8).

This is how we live out the Acts church: “All who believed were together and had all things in common, and they sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need” (Acts 2:44–45). No one had lack because those who were rich did not consider their own lives first (Acts 4:32–35).

Key Scriptures for Context & Clarity

Here are some foundational verses (Old and New Testament) you can weave into this teaching:
    •    Community & Provision: Galatians 6:2, Acts 2:44–45, Acts 4:32–35, James 1:27
    •    Stewardship & Debt: Proverbs 22:7, Romans 13:8, Deuteronomy 15:1–2
    •    Tithes & Offerings: Deuteronomy 14:28–29, Malachi 3:10, Numbers 18:21
    •    God’s Heart for the Poor: Proverbs 19:17, Isaiah 58:6–7, Matthew 25:35–40
    •    Generosity & Multiplication: Luke 6:38, 2 Corinthians 9:6–8, Philippians 4:19
    •    Servant Leadership: Mark 10:43–45, John 13:14–15