One of the defining characteristics of the Acts 2 church was a deep,
abiding spirit of generosity. These believers possessed giving
hearts that came from an overflow of the love and grace expressed to them
through Jesus. The Bible says of this first church,
“And they were selling their possessions and belongings and
distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need.” (Acts 2:45)
At The Brook, we believe that one of the most important
indicators of our spiritual health is the generous attitude in which we
leverage our resources to ministry. Simply put, the church is not a healthy
reflection of Christ without a prevailing culture of generosity. This is where
men and women steward their financial resources in such a way to give to God
and to others through the church.
This spirit and attitude hinges on a few important, shared
values:
