4. Should contributions to the Endowment Fund count as part of one’s pledge  or tithe commitment?

Absolutely not! 

The policy directives of the Endowment Fund state specifically that the fund should not detract from the scriptural command to support the Church with tithes and offerings.  The fund is in no way in competition with the church budget. 

Gifts to the fund should be separate from and over and above gifts to support the work of the Church through the Church budget.

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