Tadd Grandstaff, lead pastor goat-herder, and his Pine Ridge Church wants to put God to the test. Here are some of the contest…oops…tithe challenge rules:

I understand that this form must be completed and received by the Pine Ridge Church Finance Team prior to the beginning of the 60-day Tithe Challenge Period.

I understand that my household qualifies for participation because we have not been tithing for the last six months.

I understand that if I choose to begin giving to Pine Ridge Church that my tithe must be paid by; check, completed giving envelope when using cash, or by giving online.  This is to ensure that your tithe can be properly credited.

I understand that I cannot seek a refund prior to the end of the 60-day Tithe Challenge Period, and that I cannot seek a refund for any contributions made prior to the beginning of the 60-day Tithing Challenge Period.

I understand that any request for refund must be received by the Finance Team within 30 days of the end of the 60-day Tithe Challenge Period.

I agree that for the 60-day period I state below, my household will contribute to God, through Pine Ridge Church, a tithe equal to 10% of our income. At the end of the 60-day period, if I am not convinced of God’s faithfulness to bless my life as a result of my obedience to His Word, then I will be entitled to request a refund of the full amount of contributions made during that 60-day period.

I would like to test God’s faithfulness by accepting the 60-day Tithe Challenge. (Online source)

*Update* An AM Reader sent this insightful comment and its cutting questions via email:

Here is an example of apostasy happening in our day, right before our eyes. This is exactly what happens when “pastors” choose to not preach the Word, as commanded in Scripture, but instead preach about themselves.

What a great way to encourage his flock to give with a false motive?
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=gen%204:2-5;&version=47;

Does this pastor not know that God killed a couple for giving with wrong motives?
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=acts%205:1-11;&version=47;

Does he care? Or does he just want more money?

What a despicable manner in which to manipulate people. Does this not confirm and give legitimacy to the negative views the world has towards Christians and the church? He should be ashamed of himself, and Christians with integrity should reject this sort of tactics.   

See also:

TADD GRANDSTAFF, APPRISING MINISTRIES AND “DEALING WITH CRITICS…”

*UPDATE* TADD GRANDSTAFF: A BLOGGING COWARD COMES CALLING

*UPDATE* TADD GRANDSTAFF: “I HATE CHRISTIANS”

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