The stewardship standard is not unique as a dividing line. Some are not stuck on the tithing standard for membership but on other standards. At the same time that Seekers is divided by standards, Seekers also puts a great emphasis on community and on accepting each other as is . We do a lot of things to down play the divisiveness of our standards and to encourage full participation and interaction in our common life. But when we are in a time of potential financial need, the questions around meeting the stewardship standards of tithing one's income to Seekers takes on more bite.
Seekers has standards for membership for a simple spiritual reason.
We want to be a community based on deep commitments. A lot of churches could make that statement. What sets us apart is that we say we want to be accountable for our commitments. Accountability helps us remember our commitments, helps us clarify our growth agendas, and gives us feedback for reflection. So, I've got a second question for your reflection.