Take a moment to thank God and ask for his help with this part of your Christian life.

Thank God for his generous heart. Thank him for the resources and finances he’s given you.
Remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth.
Deut 8:18
What do you have that you did not receive? 1Cor 4:7

Ask God to make you generous too. Thank him for his forgiveness in this area and ask God to show you where your heart is and what might need to change to please him more.

Take some time to reflect on your current financial position.

What was your total income last financial year? How is going likely to change this year?

How did you express generosity last year? How much went towards church, mission and things like Compassion? What percentage was it? Is that something you’re happy with or do you need to try and change?

What % are you going to aim for in 2026?

Use the online form (above) to let us know your Best Guess of what you’re going to give in 2026.

Please make sure you get this in before Nov 14.

If you can, why not go ahead and setup or update your regular giving.

This will mean either logging into your bank portal and updating or creating a regular transaction to the church account.

Or, if you’re using a debit card, go to the hbc.au/give page to setup a regular debit card transaction.

A pledge is a commitment — you’re promising to give a certain amount. A best guess isn’t a promise. It’s simply your prayerful estimate of what you think you might give over the next season. It helps our church plan wisely, but there’s no obligation. The real aim is to encourage everyone to reflect on God’s generosity and consider their own.

That’s totally fine! A best guess isn’t a binding commitment. If your circumstances change, your giving can change too. The form is just to help us plan as wisely as we can with the information we have.

If you really want to let us know, just email finance@hunterbiblechurch.org and we’ll take that into account as we plan.

Yes — you don’t have to put in your name at all. Your best guess is between you and God, and keeping it anonymous helps take away any pressure or comparison. We only see the total numbers together, not who gave what.

If you choose to ask for an email reminder, that’s the one exception — the system will keep a record linked to your email so it can send you that reminder. Otherwise, there’s no personal record kept of your best guess.

That’s completely okay! A best guess is just that — a thoughtful estimate, not a promise. Take some time to prayerfully consider what might be possible, and give your best guess with confidence that God sees your heart, not the exact number.

Absolutely — it can be really helpful to talk with trusted friends or mentors if you’re unsure. Hearing others’ experiences or perspectives can give insight and encouragement. Just remember, your best guess is ultimately between you and God, so let your heart and prayer guide the final decision.

There’s no fixed formula — it’s a personal decision guided by prayer. The New Testament gives some guidance: giving to the local church is often presented as a responsibility or obligation, supporting the ongoing work, care, and ministry of the community you belong to (see Galatians 6:6, 1 Timothy 5:17–18). External mission, on the other hand, is more like an investment opportunity — a chance to participate in God’s kingdom work beyond your immediate context, reaching those who have not yet heard the gospel.

As we’ve surveyed our staff and elders, it seems that about 60–70% of their giving goes to the church first, reflecting that sense of responsibility, with the remainder directed toward mission and wider kingdom impact. Some may feel led to give more to one than the other, while others may divide their giving more evenly. The key is to approach both prayerfully, considering God’s heart for generosity, the needs of the church, and the opportunity to make an eternal difference through mission. Your best guess can reflect both a faithful commitment to your church family and a joyful participation in God’s wider work in the world.

No — it’s completely optional. The most important part of the campaign is taking time to reflect on God’s generosity and your own. Putting in a best guess is simply a way to share that reflection and help the church plan wisely, but even if you don’t submit one, the real win is the prayerful thought you’ve given to generosity.

If you’d still like to help the church with its overall best guess, but don’t want to fill out the form, you can email bestguess@hunterbiblechurch.org

and simply let us know how much you’re planning to increase or lower your giving in 2026 (e.g. “I’m increasing my church giving by 2%”). That way your input is still factored in without needing to put in a number yourself.