What happens when you give

2025-26 FISCAL YEAR (April-March)

Island Church accounts for your giving in two ways; Tithes & Offerings.
 
Tithes: The Biblical definition of tithe is to give 10% of your income. Tithes are used to resource the ministry of the local church.

Offerings: Given above your regular tithes. 100% of these funds are passed through to the cause for which they were raised.

A DEEPER LOOK

Administration

Advertising - Marketing - Audio - Video - Technology - Computer & Software - Denomination Admin Fee - Office Supplies - Legal & Professional Fees - Liability Insurance - Safety & Security - Licensing - Bank Fees & More

Facilities

Repairs & Maintenance - Grounds & Landscaping - Building Repair & Maintenance - Service Contracts - Janitorial / Cleaning Supplies - Repairs & Maintenance - Utilities - Telephone & Communications - & More

Ministries

Kids Ministry - Kids Camp (VBS) - Worship Ministry - Battleground Music - Hospitality - Flowers, Gifts, & Arrangements - Guest Speaker Hospitality - Events - Guest Speakers Honoraria - People Development - Conferences - travel - Word & Spirit Discipleship Center - Youth Ministry - Christian Education Ministry & More

Outreach & Missions

 Local Outreach - Benevolence - Plates of Hope - Widows & Orphans - Charitable Contributions - Love Offerings - International Missions - International Justice Mission (IJM) - Israel - Senegal - Turkey - Romania - China Bridge - Ghana & More

Personnel

Contractors - Contractor fees - Administration Fees - Payroll Expenses - Wages - Benefits - Payroll Fees - Administration Contracts - Payroll Related Taxes - Dept Labor & Industries - Payroll - Childcare & More

Depreciation & Other Expenses

This is an expense that is gradually realized through facility updates and devaluation of physical assets that will eventually need to be replaced. This is calculated as an actualized cost for the church through the budget line items listed above. This impacts ~20% of the annual budget.

Detailed expenses information provided to members upon request