Giving is an act of worship and trust in God. Scripture teaches that everything we have belongs to Him, and when we give generously, we acknowledge His provision and participate in advancing His Kingdom. At Legacy Church, we believe generosity is one of the most tangible ways we connect people with God, strengthen relationships, and transform lives across New Mexico and beyond.

The tithe is 10% of your income given back to God through the local church. The Bible addresses tithing throughout both the Old and New Testaments. In Malachi 3:10, God says, "Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house." Tithing is an expression of love, trust, and honor toward God. It reflects the belief that He holds our hearts and is faithful to provide.

Pastor Steve Smothermon covers this topic in depth in his 4-part teaching series, What the Bible Says About Tithes & Offerings.

The tithe is the first 10% of your income returned to God through the local church. An offering is anything you choose to give above and beyond the tithe. Both are acts of worship, but the tithe is considered the baseline of biblical generosity, while offerings reflect additional generosity that God places on your heart. As 2 Corinthians 9:7 says, "Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."

Your generosity directly funds the mission of Legacy Church. This includes Sunday services across all our campuses, children's and student ministry, outreach, worship, facility operations, and 100+ ministries and organizations. To see a full breakdown of how your gifts made an impact last year, view the 2025 Annual Report.

Yes. Pastor Steve Smothermon recorded a 4-part series called What the Bible Says About Tithes & Offerings that walks through what Scripture teaches about generosity, tithing, and the heart behind giving. You can watch the full series on YouTube.

The great thing about 10% is that everyone can do it. A dollar out of ten, ten out of a hundred. No matter where you are financially, you can tithe. It's not about the amount. It's about the heart behind it. The tithe is simply returning to God what already belongs to Him, and trusting that He's faithful with the rest.

You can give online or set up a recurring gift so it happens automatically. If you'd like to learn more about what the Bible says about generosity, watch Pastor Steve's Tithes & Offerings series or sign up for Financial Peace.

Legacy Church offers several ways to give. You can give online through Pushpay using a debit card, credit card, or bank account. You can also give by texting "GIVE" to 70456, donate cryptocurrency through Pushpay, give appreciated stocks and other assets, or mail a check to any of our campus locations across New Mexico. Visit our give page for full details on each option.

Yes. All online gifts are processed through Pushpay, which uses bank-level encryption and security protocols to protect your personal and financial information. Your data is never shared or sold to third parties.

Yes. When you give through Pushpay, you have the option to set up a recurring gift on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly schedule. You can update or cancel your recurring gift at any time through your Pushpay account.

Absolutely. You can give during any of our Sunday morning services at any Legacy Church campus. Visit the Connect Corner in the Welcome Lounge if you need help setting up automatic giving or text to give.

You can mail your check to any of our campus locations. Please make your check payable to Legacy Church. Visit our give page for a full list of campus addresses.

Yes. Legacy Church accepts cryptocurrency gifts including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital currencies. Crypto giving is processed securely through Pushpay. Visit our online giving page to get started.

Yes. Legacy Church accepts gifts in the form of appreciated stocks, securities, real estate, vehicles, and other valuable assets. These gifts may provide tax benefits. To get started, fill out our asset donation form or contact the finance team for assistance.

Pushpay is designed to eliminate roadblocks to giving. Unlike most platforms, it does not require you to create an account before submitting a payment. When you visit our giving link and it looks like you're already in the payment process, that's intentional.

Account creation is an option integrated into the payment experience rather than a separate step. With the exception of the Pushpay app from the Apple and Google Play app stores, you won't be asked to create an account before making a gift.

There are a few common reasons you might have trouble signing in:

You may not have a Pushpay account. Pushpay does not require account creation to give. If you're unable to log in, your previous gifts may have been submitted as a guest, meaning they weren't tied to an active account. Check for confirmation emails from Pushpay to verify past gifts.

Your details may not be confirmed. Pushpay requires that your email address and phone number be confirmed before they can be used as login credentials. If you can't log in with your email, try using your phone number along with your password instead.

You may need to reset your password. If you know you have an account with confirmed details, visit pushpay.com/forgot to reset your password through a link sent to your email.

If your organization recently switched to Pushpay, your account details do not carry over from a previous system. You would need to create a new account through the Pushpay giving experience.

Log in to your Pushpay account to update your payment sources, personal information, or recurring gift settings. You can also text the word "edit" to 70456 to receive a link to your account settings.

If you need to cancel a gift, please contact the Legacy Church finance team as soon as possible at giving@legacychurch.com or by calling 505-831-0961.

You can view your giving history and download giving statements through My Legacy, our online portal. Log in to your existing account or sign up for a new one. Once logged in, you'll be able to check your annual giving totals and download statements for tax purposes.

If your account is new, please allow 48 to 72 hours for your giving to sync. If you notice any discrepancies, call 505-831-0961 and ask for the finance department.

Legacy Church is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You will receive an annual giving statement for your records that can be used when filing your taxes. You can also view the 2025 Annual Report to see how your gifts are making an impact.