Generosity

Everything we own and everything we have comes from God.
So, when we give, we simply offer him a small portion of the abundance he has already given to us.

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Why We give

Tithes, Offerings, and Other Initiatives

The passage says that the wealthy gave large amounts, but the widow’s “fraction of a penny” was of much higher value because she gave all that she had. It was a costly sacrifice. Notice that Jesus did not say she put in more than any of the others; he said she put in more than all the others.

Reverend Markus-Derek White

Historic Bethel’s Ministerial Leader

standing on the strong historical foundation of bethel, we aim to answer How the past of the Black Church will inform its future for survival.

Reverend White has served in many ministerial capacities. In addition to serving as the proud Pastor of Historic Bethel A.M.E. Church, he is also a former educator serving as a 7th grade History and Science teacher and currently serves as a Caseworker to young African American boys with Friends of the Children of Tampa Bay. Additionally, he is the proud owner and CEO of Sankofa Educational Coaching and Consulting LLC. 

contact or visit us

Historic bethel Ame church
912 3rd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

(727) 822-2089​