Where Does
Tithing Go?

Sharing through
Mission Tithes

Our Mission Tithes go primarily to World and Congregation Ministries. Through them we support world and local missions that fulfill the following scripture: “Let the truths of my gospel be proclaimed as widely and as far as the dedication of the Saints, especially through the exercise of their temporal stewardship will allow” (Doctrine and Covenants 153:9a). Mission Tithes are a significant portion of a generous disciple’s response. By sharing equally with Congregation and World Ministries, the disciple shares in the mission of the church both on a local and global level. Examples of Mission Tithes include Congregation Ministries, Mission Center Ministries, World Ministries, Oblation, World Hunger, and other designated church funds.

Disciples generally give Mission Tithes during worship services. In your home congregation, you can request offering envelopes from your Congregational Financial Officer (CFO). Offering envelopes allow you to designate funds for World Ministries and Congregation Ministries, as well as give to other funds such as the Building Fund or Oblation Fund. Additionally, some disciples share through direct contributions sent to World Church Headquarters. Estate and financial planning ministers at World Church Headquarters are also available, on request, to provide assistance in planning other ways for you to share Mission and Community Tithes.

Sharing through Community Tithes

Community Tithes are a disciple’s response to church-affiliated organizations and other charitable nonprofit organizations that are “in the forefront…recognizing the worth of persons and are committed to bringing the ministry of my Son to bear on their lives” (Doctrine and Covenants 151:9). Generous disciples may share a portion of their tithing directly with institutions such as Graceland University, Outreach International, Outreach Europe, Restoration Trail Foundation, SaintsCare, World Accord, and other charitable nonprofit organizations.