Tithing is a biblical principle that remains vital for every minister. As outlined in the Arizona Ministry Network bylaws, ministers are expected to tithe as a spiritual discipline and act of stewardship. This tithe is shared between the local church and the Network office, recognizing the collaborative ministry of every Assemblies of God church in Arizona.

Our bylaws distinguish between secular income (from non-ministry sources) and ministry income (from salaries, honorariums, or church-related compensation), assigning tithe percentages accordingly:

• Secular Income:

  • 75% of the tithe goes to your local church

  • 25% of the tithe goes to the Network Minister's Tithe Fund

  • Example: If a minister earns $1,000 from a secular job, the tithe would be $100. Of that, $75 would go to the local church, and $25 would go to the Network.

• Ministry Income:

  • 75% of the tithe goes to the Network Minister's Tithe Fund

  • 25% of the tithe goes to the local church

  • Example: If a minister receives $1,000 in church salary, the tithe would be $100. Of that, $75 would go to the Network, and $25 would go to the local church.

Being current on your minister’s tithe is a requirement for renewing your credentials each year. To help you stay consistent and avoid delays, we highly recommend setting up automated giving through our online giving platform.

All Assemblies of God ministers are credentialed through the General Council of the Assemblies of God, our national office. This office provides essential resources, training, support, and accountability for ministers across the country. To help fund these efforts, National Ministers Dues are collected annually.

The monthly dues for each credential level are:

• Certified Minister: $10/month ($120/year)

• Licensed Minister: $20/month ($240/year)

• Ordained Minister: $25/month ($300/year)

These dues are paid directly to the national office and must be paid in full in order to renew your credentials at the end of the year. You can pay them directly on the national AG giving page.

While these dues are considered part of your overall tithe, many ministers choose to give their dues in addition to their minister's tithe to the Network. Rather than viewing them as a burden, we encourage you to see them as an investment in a healthy, resourced, and connected fellowship.

The 2% Fund is a monthly offering that each church in the Arizona Ministry Network is encouraged to give, equal to 2% of their general fund monthly income. These contributions go directly to support the ongoing ministries, leadership development, church planting, and administrative functions of the Arizona Ministry Network.

This fund helps ensure that we can continue to resource pastors, strengthen churches, and expand the Kingdom across Arizona. While not mandated, participation in the 2% Fund reflects a spirit of partnership and shared mission among our churches.

Your church’s consistent support of the 2% Fund plays a vital role in advancing ministry throughout our state.

The 1% Fund is a monthly offering that each church is encouraged to give to support Granite Hills Retreat and Conference Center, which hosts many network events. The suggested amount is 1% of the church’s general fund monthly income.

Granite Hills plays a vital role in hosting youth camps, retreats, conferences, and events that impact thousands of lives each year. Contributions to the 1% Fund help with the ongoing maintenance, development, and ministry expansion of this key resource.

By giving to the 1% Fund, your church is investing in life-changing experiences for the next generation and beyond. Giving can be made directly to granitehillscamp.org.

You can view and learn more about all Arizona Ministry Network missionaries by visiting our Missions Page. We encourage every church to support Arizona missionaries at every level—from those serving locally to those ministering around the world.

Support for AZAG missionaries can be given directly through the AZAG Missions Giving Portal, where your church or individual contributions are processed securely and go directly to the missionary or project you choose.

Your partnership helps our missionaries stay resourced, encouraged, and effective in the calling God has placed on their lives.