Our Calling to Give as We Are Blessed

John Kalsbeek is a member of Hope Protestant Reformed Church, Redlands, California. He will deal with the subject of Christian giving in two articles. The first treating the importance of personal giving and the second will deal with the methods used in our churches. Some time ago when I was asked to write an article for the Beacon Lights, the staff suggested I address the question Is our method of taking church collections proper? This is a legitimate concern and one that should be...