What is done with the tithing that Mormons pay?

April answered…

Tithing is paid in faith. I know these funds will not be misused. I pay tithing because it is a commandment, and because I love God and want to give Him back a small porion of what He has given me, to futher build up His church. These funds go to build and maintain church buildings and temples and other like expenses. Our clergy is not paid. There is no collection plate. We simply pay our tithing, our fast offerings, we share what we have gladly. This is God's way. For this is God's church. 

Lot answered…

The money received from members in the form of tithing goes directly to the headquarters of the church where a council decides what will be done with the money. Here are some ways in which the tithing funds are used:
1. Build, maintain, and operate temples, meetinghouses, and other buildings.
2. Provide operating funds for stakes, wards, and other units of the Church. (These units use the funds to carry out the ecclesiastical programs of the Church, which include teaching the gospel and conducting social activities.)
3. Help the missionary program.
4. Educate young people in Church schools, seminaries, and institutes.
5. Print and distribute lesson materials.
6. Help in family history and temple work.

*It is important to note that tithing funds are not used to pay leaders of the church. All leaders of the church are volunteers and receive no form of pay.

Keith answered…

One of the things that I really like about the Church is that none of our leaders is paid for his/her work in the Church. I probably spend at least 10 to 15 hours per week doing church work and receive no financial remuneration for my labors. Tithing is used to buy land and build buildings such as local meetinghouses, and temples and to pay the ongoing expenses of local units of the church. We believe that these funds are sacred and their are very strong controls in place to insure that church funds are safeguarded and used only for authorized church purposes. The fact the no one is financially enriched for participation in the Church is another testimony to me that the Church is true.

Kevin answered…

Tithing is seen as an opportunity for members to sacrifice 10 percent of their income to the Church for the purpose of building up the Kingdom of God. Such voluntary sacrifice makes these funds sacred and their disposition is carefully and prayerfully considered by the 1st Presidency of the Church and the 12 Apostles.
These funds are generally used to build temples, places of worship such as meeting houses, building of seminaries and institutes for the purpose of religion education, help support the missionary effort throughout the world, and print educational manuals and materials.
The Church maintains an auditing department comprised of accredited accounting professionals who are independent of all other Church departments and offices. These report regularly to the 1st Presidency of the Church regarding the collection and disposition of these funds.

Dave answered…

Tithing represents a tenth of our increase. It is used to build chapels, temples, and support the general workings of the church. It is also used to provide worldwide humanitarian support for the underpriviledged. There are many more uses for tithing.

Felipe answered…

 Tithing blessings can be seen everywhere around uswhen we go to church,to the temples,when we see the missionaries,books,pamphlets,cards that the church gives for free to people.I always like to compare tithing with a lemon!The Lord is asking us to give him one of our 10 lemonsWe are asked to pay 10 of our income to Him.But what happens is that He gives us back a tasty and delicious lemonade!We as members receive so much,our chapels are always tidy and clean,we receive the materials we need to use in the church completely free,family history,welfare programs and so forth.Things that truly bless our lives!

Reuben Dunn answered…

Tithing is paid by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Church, in compliance with the commandments of the Lord as given to the Old Testament Prophet Malachi. The Lord said that the people were to: “Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. (Malachi 3:10 King James Bible) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints uses the tithes and offerings of its members to build local church meeting houses, temples, schools and our Institutes of Religion, as well as the necessary day-to day expenses to maintain these buildings, e.g., electric and utility bills, maintenance and upkeep.

Dana answered…

The tithing we pay as church members support the church activities. They include building and renovation of our chapels, temples and other buildings such as the Bishop Storehouse, employment center and counseling centers. The funds also support the Missionary program, but not the individual missionary expenses while on their mission. One expense of that program that tithing funds is the program that covers medical expenses of a missionary for the two years they are serving. Another expense it covers is the vehicles used by missionaries while they are in the field. Those funds make sure the vehicles and missionaries are safe.

Tithing also funds temple work, family history centers, and materials that are used in Church classes and organizations.

The Mormon church is totally self supporting because of the tithing that is paid by all members.

Janae answered…

Tithing is used to build all of the buildings we use. The church buildings that members meet at for Sunday meetings, as well as for activities throughout the week. Also to build our Temples throughout the world.

Areianna answered…

The money that comes from individuals or families of the church go towards the building of the temples, and the chapels. Also tithing money goes toward funding missionary programs. Another way tithing money is used for is for the books and materials used for each class or activity that the church holds. Tithing money is a big help when it comes to the church, it has a great meaning behind it.

Bryan Trent answered…

Tithing is not just the source of the Church's income, but it is an important Gospel principle. It helps us live the law of sacrifice, which humbles us and brings us closer to our Father in Heaven. In addition, God has promised us that we will be blessed when we pay our tithing.

The Church uses tithing funds for a variety of riteous reasons. Buildings, including temples and Church meeting houses, are built, operated and maintained using Tithing funds. Tithing funds are also used to pay for the missionary program, to provide teaching materials, and to pay for various educational programs. Tithing also helps fund a variety of other Church services including the Church welfare program, Church employment centers and more.

Rachel answered…

Oh my goodness, so many things!

One need only look at a picture of a temple to see how beautiful and well-built they are. And we have such temples all over the world! Naturally, it requires significant funds to properly build such sacred spaces.

Missionaries pay their own expenses, but it still takes money to print all of the materials and books of scripture that they can offer to people who are interested.

The Church prints many manuals for use in gospel classes. These are provided to everyone involved at no cost.

I like the law of tithing to begin with; I find that I get so many blessings by following it. But the fact that the Church does such important things with the money makes it even better.

Allison Erin answered…

We as members are asked and encouraged to give 10 percent of our earnings to the church. This 10 percent goes a long way. Some things it pays for is the construction of new temples and church buildings. Also maintaining those buildings i.e. lighting, heating, water, outdoors and physical maintenance. It helps pay for our missionaries on the mission field, and the Missionary Training Center MTC. Which is where full time missionaries go before going on a mission. Tithing money is also used to produce educational materials, such as all of our teaching handbooks and videos. These are the most common, but it goes to pay for countless things. Though I do want to note that none of our leaders, bishops, apostles, or our prophet get paid. The money from tithing does not go to them. 

Jesse answered…

The tithing is used to help make activities and create new temples for the church. It also go to people in need.

Daniella answered…

It goes to those that Need help so they can buy food

Lisa T answered…

The 10% tithe that members pay goes to build new temples and meetinghouses. There is also a Church Education Program where college students can seek religious education as they attend colleges for secular education. These Church educators are also paid from tithing funds.

Mitch answered…

The opportunity to pay tithing has been a blessing in my family's life. Tithing is used to support church buildings, local church programs, education and sharing the gospel to others. I am grateful to know that the money I give to the Lord's church is used in harmony with His teachings in the Bible and Book of Mormon

Steffan answered…

I heard it once said that tithing is not paid with money--it is paid with faith. I learned from a young age the importance of paying a full tithing (10% of income). My father, a convert to the church, paid tithing for a full year, as a test, before he decided to be baptized. Now that I am older and married with children, it has been a wonderful blessing to be able to pay tithing. The Lord's promised blessings (see Malachi 3:10) have come. We have always been able to provide for our growing family's needs. More than once, we have had unexpected money come to us in strange ways. Tithing donations are used to fund the Lord's work. Things like church buildings, chapels, and temples are financed from tithing funds. There are many church programs and materials that we have access to because of tithing funds. In addition, the church's missionary program is supported from tithing. It is a wonderful blessing that those investigating and learning about the church can be provided with materials, scriptures, and videos (among other things) in order to learn about the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Scott answered…

Temples and church buildings are built and church run universities are financed. I know that the Lord Jesus Christ himself directs the use of these funds and they are considered sacred.

Justin answered…

The money that the church receives form its members is used to pay for the construction of meeting houses, the building of special buildings called Temples, and other needs of the church. No one in the church is paid for their service, all is done voluntary by members from their local communities.

Draney, Asa L. answered…

 Tithing is used for the tempral or earthly parts of the church like building temples, church buildings, helping the people of the church, and helping the people of the world

Brandon Neubert answered…

100 of all tithing goes to the construction of Church Meetinghouses, Temples, Humanitarian Efforts, and the overall building of the Lords Church. Bishops, Members, Missionaries as myself and our Prophet are not paid through tithing, or paid at all. For instance, it costs me and my family $400 a month to be out on a mission. The money the church recieves through tithing is sacred, and is used to support the church as a whole. All church callings such as a Bishop or Teacher are done through service from the individual.

Mike answered…

The tithing is used to build Church buildings including temples.

Jigs answered…

Through the prophet Malachi, the Lord declared:

“Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it” (Malachi 3:10).

Church members give their tithing donations to local leaders. These local leaders transmit tithing funds directly to the headquarters of the Church, where a council determines specific ways to use the sacred funds. This council is comprised of the First Presidency, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and the Presiding Bishopric. Acting according to revelation, they make decisions as they are directed by the Lord. (See D&C 120:1.)

Tithing funds are always used for the Lord's purposes—to build and maintain temples and meetinghouses, to sustain missionary work, to educate Church members, and to carry on the work of the Lord throughout the world.

Karine answered…

Many good things are done with our tithing. It pays for the power and utilities of each building and temple we have. It can be put toward missionaries who need the money to complete a mission. It is put towards helping the homeless and sick. It is put towards building temples and buying land for our church. It helps with running our church warehouse which feeds many people who are struggling. It can help to pay for counseling and therapies for people who are in need of it and can't afford it. Tithing helps our church help others. It is only 10% of what we make. The Lord blesses us with all that we have and in return he only asks for one tenth of it back and that little amount does a great amount of good in the world.

Dave answered…

Tithing funds are used to build chapels, temples and other Church facilities.

Braden Scothern answered…

Tithing has been a part of the Lord's church since the beginning. Abraham pays his tithes to Melchizedek in Genesis 14:17-20.

Today we use the same law in order to provide financially for the Lord's kingdom on earth. So, faithful members of the Church donate 10% of their income.

Those funds are used for many different things. These are things like construction of temples, chapels, and other buildings, and paying for the missionary programs costs (all of the materials given out). Helping people gain education, and many other things. But none of our tithes go to pay members for the service they give in the church. We have no paid ministry.

In return for paying a full tithe the Lord promises that He will open the windows of heaven with great blessings. (See Malachi 3:10)

Brahnan answered…

It goes to Salt Lake City where it is dispursed to Education, Temples, Chapels, etc.

Jessica Titus answered…

it goes for constructing temples, chapels, and other buildings. it also provides operating funds for the church and helps with funding the missionary program.

Ammon answered…

Many news stories have touted the alleged wealth of the Church due to the amount of tithing funds it takes in as donated by its members. It is true that large amounts of money ARE taken in due to the payment of tithing. However, the Church is a large, centralized organization with many budgetary responsibilities. The church has no payed clergy. This means that these funds go entirely to building and maintaining churches and temples, as well as furthering the spreading of the Gospel throughout the world. So, while large amounts of money come into the Church, likewise, large amounts of money leave the Church.

morgan answered…

Our tithing does not go to pay for our church leaders salaries, unlike many other churches our leaders are called of God and volunteer their time and energy to the church they have careers outside of the church. Our tithing helps to pay for church buildings, temples and missions, as well as preparing church matierial such as the book of mormon and the gosple principle books used in our sunday school classes.

Terrence J. answered…

It is used to Build the Kingdom Of God on the earth. It's not used to peoples vacations or other crazy things.

Karen N. answered…

Tithing is used to build meetinghouses and temples all over the world. They are completely paid for before they are occupied. The Church avoids debt! A great practice.

Heidi answered…

The tithing that we pay goes to support the programs and facilities of the church. All of our beautiful chapels, temples, and other church facilities are supported by tithing.

Brian Matthew Romero answered…

I and my wife have noticed that since we started to pay our tith each week our financial hell has been less of a burden to bare because we know GOD is going to take care of us.

Kelvin answered…

Tithing is used to fund the daily operations of the church and to expand the church through missionary work. This includes building and paying the operating costs for church buildings and temples. The LDS church is a volunteer church, so none of the tithing money is used to pay clergy.

Darin answered…

Tithing is the giving of one tenth of all that we earn back to the church. The money is used to construct churches, temples, and other church operated buildings. This great commandment enables the church to remain debt free and provides blessings in the lives of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Ken answered…

Tithing is the means by which the Lord funds His church. Abraham paid his Tithes to Melchizedek over 4000 years ago. All faithful members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints contribute one tenth of their income as tithing. These funds are used to build temples, churches, and other buildings. They provide operating funds for the Church and assist in many other ways to help the church meet its operational needs. These funds are considered sacred and are used with extreme discretion and oversight to make sure they are spent appropriately as they are literally at times the widows mite. We believe God has promised to bless those that pay an honest tithe.

Holly answered…

Tithing does a lot of things for a lot of people. Primarily, it helps to build temples and other houses of worship. We also pay a fast offering with our tithes, which is again entirely voluntary but is suggested to equal the amount we would spend on two meals that we skip on the first Sunday of every month. The fast offering money goes directly to assist those in need--Church members that are having a hard time making ends meet as well as others around the world who are struggling.

Kellianne answered…

 Tithing does not go to any member, or leader. No one in the church is paid. Tithing goes to building new temples, wards, steaks, the community, missionary work.

Jeremy Andrew L. answered…

For one thing, tithing does not make any mormon rich! The sacrifices of the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is not spent on a minister. Tithing is spent on building up Christ's church by building places to worship, providing materials to study from, and to spread the Gospel throughout the world ex. this website. I have always paid an honest tithing and I know the money has never been used to enrich another man's pockets. That is not the Lord's way. My tithing is sacred and it is dispersed properly.


My uncle lives in the same complex as one of the 12 Apostles Church Leader. It is a nice place but believe me, there are a lot of so called "Ministers" who live in a lot nicer places, paid for by their congregation's tithing. I love knowing my tithing is used in the Lord's way because I pay it to the only true and living church upon the face of the earth, "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints." You should too! :o

Eric answered…

Sacred tithing funds are collected by the local Bishop the leader of the congregation, and sent securely to Church Headquarters in Salt Lake. The money is allotted out to pay for construction and maintenance of church buildings, construction and maintenance of temples, printing of hymnbooks, Sunday School manuals, and scriptures, and other things essential to keeping the church running smoothly. None is given as payment to the local leaders, who serve on a volunteer basis.

Charles Hill answered…

Tithes are used for the up keep of buildings and grounds. Also to build new buildings it all goes back inton the church.

Linda answered…

Tithing is the way the Lord fund's His church. It is used to build and maintain churches, print scriptures, and support missionary work.

Adam answered…

The money is used to pay for new church buildings, maintenance and upkeep of current buildings, the building of temples and helping those in need.

Laurel answered…

Paying tithing has always been a blessing for me and my family.

Jeff answered…

100% of the money we pay as tithing goes to building up the Kingdom of God here on the earth. It's a beautiful principle to have an unpaid ministry and it builds my testimony of the truth of the gospel in a world full of confusion. In biblical times, the apostles were supported by the care of the people, but were not payed for their service. (1 Corinthians 9:18) We carry on this tradition and legacy by not recieving pay for our ministerial services.

Hayden Johnsen answered…

It is used to help spread the Kingdom of God across the world. God loves all of his children and there are so many people across the earth who have not had the opprotunity to hear the message of His plan for us. Giving everyone an opprotunity to hear that message is so important! The tithing funds go to build additional church buildings, maintain church operations and help Gods children in times of need. It is a comfort to know that those precious funds are used for the purpose of bringing people closer to Jesus Christ. 

Kyle Travis answered…

Tithing in the Mormon faith is different from any other faith for a number of reasons.
1) The entire local ministry of the church is unpaid volunteers. No teacher, minister, bishop, or stake president receives compensation for the work they do. So the money does not go towards compensation of any individual.
2) Building and maintaining places of worship including chapels and temples of worship are the main use of funds.
3) Tithing also goes towards fellowshipping activities within each congregation.
4) Tithing also helps provide funding for a number of Educational programs and collages.

Rachel answered…

Tithing is used for temples, church buildings, BYU the churches university, and maintenance of all the buildings.

Rach answered…

It is basically used to build the kingdom of God, in many ways, such as
helping the poor,
building sacred Temples and places of worship,

We consider it sacred money and recognize that may peronal sacrifices are often made in order to be faithful in keeping this commandment (paying tithing) but it's definitely worth it. I KNOW. I've tried and continue to faithfully live this commandment, and know that God has blessed me significantly for it... So MANY blessing that there's not even room enough to recieve them all:)

"Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings... Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it." (Malachi 3:8 &10, the Bible)

Kelli answered…

Tithing is how the Church can sustain itself financially. When one pays tithing, ALL of the tithing paid goes into supporting the Church. None of the tithing is siphoned off for the personal use/enjoyment of church members. Tithing is recorded very carefully and there is an account of tithing spent that is audited every year to make sure that the money is being spent for it's intended purpose like constructing LDS buildings (i.e. temples, chapels, etc), the missionary program, family history, education and all the necessary materials and functions that are needed to fund the operation of the Church. Other monies donated by the LDS people like fast offerings or humanitarian aide is paid separately. One tenth of one's income is all that is asked for a tithe which is generous considering our Savior has given us everything we have.

Darin answered…

Church buildings, Temples, and helping those who've survived disasters (earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, etc.) are among the things that our tithing goes towards. However, it seems to be a 'what about me' era, and rest assured, God has promised us certain things too if we pay our tithing. I can't tell you the number of blessings that have been poured on my family by paying my tithing 100% of the time. By paying our tithing first, before any other bill, the money stretches - it pays for the bills that we need to pay and there is always enough food for us to eat.

Steve answered…

The monies given by members of the Church in tithing goes to the building of church meeting houses and also the building of temples throughout the world.   The monies are also used to help maintain and operate church meeting houses and temples.

Travis answered…

Growing up paying 10% of my money to the Church I always thought that God needed that money for His church. Now I know that God does not need our money, but He gives us the opportunity to participate in His great work. Tithing money normally goes to build and maintain meeting houses, temples, and other works the Church feels are appropriate. It's a small contribution that goes to bless the lives of many around the world.

Kyle answered…

it is used to pay for the meeting houses, temples and for missionary work.

Conrad Ashby answered…

Simply put, tithing is one-tenth of our annual income that members of the church donate to the Lord and His Church. Just like all commandments, tithing comes with a promise. In Malachi, the Lord commands, "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it." Tithing is used to bless the lives of others. With tithing, church buildings are built, service is rendered, communities receive education, and nations are blessed. No tithing money is given to the leaders of our church. Leadership in the church is a service. Tithing is one of the many means that God uses to help his children and to further His redeeming work. Tithing is one of the many wonderful aspects of Jesus Christ's Church.

Brooke answered…

Tithing is a wonderful blessing of the church. The money goes to pay for things like church buildings, temples, and all the things put inside of them. The church keeps very careful track of tithing. Tithings often goes to fund activities for youth or to replace some hymn books that have seen better days. It goes to anything that could fall under "building up the Kingdom." The humanitarian efforts of the church are not funded by tithing. That comes from generous giving on the part of the members of the church. I love to pay my tithing, weird as that may sound. I know that so long as I am giving the Lord the portion he as asked me for, he can open the windows of heaven and bless me, just as it says in Malachi. Everything I have belongs to him anyway. He has blessed me with it, so it doesn't seem all that hard to give him one tenth of our increase back.

Jacob Cottam answered…

The tithing that we pay is used for the purposes of the Lord. Some examples include building churchs, providing resource materials for all church members for classes, etc.

Mary-Kate answered…

Tithing that members pay only go towards the expansion and growth of our church and it's community. With the 10 percent of our paychecks that we pay, we are able to help pay for the Gospel to be spread even further around the world by having our money go towards missionary funds, temple construction, education, and use for anything within the church that money is needed for. By using every bit of the contribution that every member is hopefully giving, we are able to grow and help out members of the church, potential members of the church and share the Gospel everywhere around the world. It also helps build charity within the member that is giving their money towards tithing!

Steven  answered…

Tithing is giving one tenth of our increase or income. We pay this as the Lord instructed and it is used to build up Jesus Christ's church here on earth. Those sacred funds are used to build and maintain churches, our holy temples, schools etc. We have a lay ministry so all of us who serve in the church (and all members get to serve in some capacity at some time) so none of this money goes to pay those who serve. Tithing is a blessing to us as members and to any who wish to obey this commandment, member of the church or not. As the stated in Malachi 3, we are promised that if we pay our tithing (and not rob God), he will open up the windows of heaven and pour us out a blessing that there shall not be room to receive that. I have seen this in my life as I pay my tithing faithfully. Miracles happen and through all my problems and such, the Lord has provided for me and my family. I am grateful for the Lord in blessing me with the law of the tiithes.

Dana! answered…

Pays for building of churches, temples, and church educational materials. Unpaid clergy.

Christine answered…

The wonderful thing about tithing is that it all comes back to bless the people in the church. It pays 100% toward building our churches and temples; and their upkeep. It provides funds for each congegation's programs and materials. It pays for our children's seminary training. It also subsidizes church colleges such as Brigham Young University.

Amanda answered…

Members of the church pays tithing on what we make throughout the year. This tithe goes for the upkeep and building of our meetinghouses and temples.

Charity Angel answered…

The tithing that we pay goes to maintain the chapels that we gather together in for church and other activities. We do not have a paid ministry, everyone serves on a volunteer basis, from the door greeter, to the bishop to the members of the choir. Tithing is strictly for the operational costs of the church.

Perona answered…

For me, tithing is an amazing system that God has set up. It's fair because the percentage sacrificed is the same. It's also fair because it allows others who want to know more about this gospel and draw closer to Christ the opportunity to do so for free. The teaching materials at church, the copies of the Book of Mormon given out by the missionaries, the chapel we gather in are all free. It's one way I can show God I love Him and to help bring the gospel to all those who want it.

Colin answered…

It honestly just pays the basic utilities, maintenance on the building, and for the free materials in the lobby. Mormons are peculiar in that we have no paid clergy--everything in your congregation will be done by volunteers, including the very time-intensive positions like that of the Bishop. In most churches most of your tithing goes straight to the salary of the minister. We just consider that a conflict of interest that the scriptures have asked us to avoid.

Angela answered…

to build churches,temples,missionary work,schools,offices,printings of books and many other things.

Nick answered…

Tithing consists of paying a tenth of your increase, or 10 percent of your income, to the church. For example, if you get 100 dollars one day, then you should pay 10 dollars to the church, that being 10 percent. The tithing is received and does NOT go to any church member or leader. Rather, the funds go toward the building of new meetinghouses, temples and other church buildings, as well as to other beneficial outlets.

Terrell answered…

The tithing funds that the church receives from the members is used in many different ways. Some of the things it is used for are chapel construction and maintenance, temple construction and maintenance, providing resources to members, printing teaching materials for both missionaries and members to use and learn from. providing youth and family programs, and help acquiring assets needed to assist the church in reaching out to all people, wherever they may be around the globe. 

Yvonne answered…

Tithing is used for building chapels, temples and for providing manuals etc to teach each other from.

Kipp answered…

Tithing funds are used to build churches, temples, and provide an operating fund for the entire Church worldwide.

dave answered…

Tithing is the main source of finances for the church, it goes to the cost of maintaining and building the church. It pays for the buildings and maintainence of those buildings. We have a "lay " clergy so very little of the tithing money goes to salaries, mostly into operating expenses.

Brandon Walter E. answered…

I love this question. No member of our church receives money for the work we do. One of our local church leaders jokingly calls it the "high salary" or "high dollar" (signifying that the payment for service is not counted in monetary gain). And because no leader/teacher/minister/missionary in our church receives money for the services that they provide, all the money goes towards things like books, buildings, electricity, and people in need. All the members have separate jobs to provide income, and give of their time to church service voluntarily.

Zac answered…

It goes to finance the various activities of the church i.e., printing materials, supporting this website, it builds chapels and temples and it is used for many other things.  

Jay answered…

Tithing is how the Lord funds His church. The tithing contributed by members is mainly used to build and maintain thousands of chapels, temples, family history centers, and other church buildings throughout the world. Tithing also provides the necessary operating funds for Church functions, classes, education and activities in the community.

Our bishops, youth group leaders, teachers and even our missionaries are called to serve as volunteers in the church...without receiving financial compensation for their services from the Church. We love to serve, and enjoy the blessings received from serving those around us.

Jeff. answered…

I am grateful to my parents for teaching me the law of tithing at a young age, which states that 10% of all that God has given us should be returned to Him, and in return God promises abundant blessings (see Malachi 3:10). My family has been greatly blessed by keeping this law.

The tithing collected by the Church is used for such things as building and maintaining meetinghouses and temples, funding missionary work, education, and providing budgets for local activities to be planned in each congregation.

Alexis answered…

The tithing that Mormons pay goes into everything that we provide. It builds church buildings and temples. It prints materials and scriptures. It funds missionary programs as well as aid that we provide to all who stand in need when disasters strike all around the world. Without tithing, our church would not be able to function, just as it would not be able to without faithful members who give that ten percent so generously.

Gonzalo answered…

The principle of tithing, or voluntarily giving one tenth of one’s income to God’s work, has been known since Old Testament times. Abraham paid tithes to Melchizedek (Genesis 14:17-20).

The law of tithing is how the Lord funds His Church. Today all faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints contribute one tenth of their income as tithing. Tithing funds are used for:
■Constructing temples, chapels, and other buildings.
■Providing operating funds for the Church.
■Funding the missionary program (This does not include individual missionary expenses.)
■Preparing materials used in Church classes and organizations.
■Temple work, family history, and many other important Church functions.
■Education.

When the Lord reminded His people of this law through the prophet Malachi in the Old Testament, He promised to bless those who were willing to pay an honest tithe (Malachi 3:10).

Andrew answered…

Tithing goes to the church to pay for all the things we do. Including building temples and church buildings. Its amazing that the church can function off of these tithes. It is a glorious program.

Mark answered…

The reason I pay my tithing is, 1st we are commanded to in the Bible. The money also goes to help others and build buildings- plain out- it helps people.

Meikle answered…

Working with the Young Men we teach them that everything we use in our Chapels, the sunday meeting houses, is paid for with the funds from church tithing. From the building itself down to the chairs and tables, and as such it all belongs to the Lord and should be respected as such.

Elder Eduardo Rubio answered…

The tithing that we pay is used to build up and repair the Curch and to further the work of our Lord in all the world.

Travis Canova answered…

Tithing is used to move the work of God forward and to give God's children the privilege to hear the gospel and to worship the Lord. Some things that tithing goes toward are, 1. Printing Books of Mormon and other supplies for the missionaries to give to those interested in learning more about the church. 2. Building chapels to accommodate the growing worldwide church membership. 3. Building temples, which are also referred to as the House of the Lord, where we can reverently worship the Lord. If it assists God's children in learning of Him then it can probably come out of tithing funds.

Karl Lewis answered…

The tithing that Mormons pay goes straight into running the Lords church. None of the money makes it into any ones pockets. All of the church buildings that are worshiped in on Sundays are paid for by tithing. When you walk into a church building look around, all the books, lights and chairs are paid for by tithing that members give in order to have a place set aside from the world to worship in. I have gained a testimony of paying tithing. The Lord owns all of what we have, and it does not hurt me to give back to help his kingdom on earth grow so that everyone has the opportunity to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Bree answered…

All tithing goes to paying the electricity for the buildings, paying for the water bills, paying for the construction of buildings, and helping those who are in need. Stuff like that but NO leaders are payed for their serveses.

Tasha answered…

Tithing money achieves remarkable things. Tithing is a commandment. Hence, to fulfill it Church members give one-tenth of their income to the Lord through His Church. These funds are used to build up the Church, for example to build chapels, fix leaky roofs, etc, and many other things!

Tim answered…

It is used for a number of purposes. Its largest use is for the building and maintenance of chapels meetinghouses and especially temples worldwide, where temple ordinances can unite families for time and all eternity.

Tithing donations also supports the building and maintenance of some 19 Missionary Training Centers located worldwide, where missionaries receive initial training prior to reporting to their assigned field of labor.

Tithing also supports the Church Education System CES and its universities, such as the Brigham Young University system and its campuses in Provo, Utah Rexburg, Idaho Laie, Hawaii, and in Israel, at the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies.

CES also coordinates Seminaries for high-school aged youth and also Institutes of Religion, which is geared for college-aged young adults at or near most major colleges and universities, primarily in the United States and Canada.

Parker answered…

 The tithing that we pay is used to build churches, temples, and support other church programs, as well as publish church materials.

Robert answered…

No tithing is used to pay church members, instead it pays to build and maintain Temples, churches and schools; help in family history and temple work; assist missionary programs; print scriptures and othe church materials.

Hilary. answered…

Just as the Savior used a few loaves of bread and a few fishes to feed a multitude... so can our small offering help many of God's children! When teaching people about the gospel as a missionary, they almost always have received a Book of Mormon from us. We leave them pamphlets to read to clarify what we have taught. We invite them to learn more about the church programs. All of these are provided through the tithing of members of the church. Without tithing, we wouldn't have temples to make covenants, churches to worship, materials to study and learn from, and we wouldn't be able to help many around the world come to understand the gospel.

Galen answered…

The principle of tithing is one which requires the exercise of my faith in God. It differs from the donations provided to a preacher at the end of a sermon in that it is used exclusively to build the church and promote the saving ordinances and instruction of God's children. I serve in a bishopric where we receive the tithing donations from members of the ward and so I know first hand that the money goes directly to the building up of the church and not to pay people in the ward. The ward and stake is lead by "lay" ministry. We are an enormous volunteer organization that is not paid in any way other than the blessings from God that we receive by living commandments. I have served as a bishop and never received any reimbursement for my time. What I found was that the blessings outweigh any monetary reward. Tithing is a very ancient commandment and is God's way of providing equally for all of his children. Paying 10 percent of an income is easy for anyone to follow since it doesn't demand something from us we don't have. If I live within my means and give to God what he asks then he will generously give me what I need.

Lauren answered…

Theres alot of good that is done when you pay your tithing. When you pay your tithing, not only do you receive the blessings awaiting you but the people in desparate need recieve the help and care they need too! We are also able to build more temples, chapels and other church related buildings along with funding the missionary program so we can continue spreading the gospel with everybody, and many many more! Satan does NOT want us to pay tithing because he knows it does good things for people. Tithing is a commandment because you are supporting Heavenly Father's Kingdom and when you pay your tithing, you are obedient to your Father in Heaven and when you are obedient, you recieve the blessings awaiting you.

Abbey answered…

Tithing goes to take care of the needs of the church and that doesn't mean members of the church only. The Bishop of a local congregation is not just responsible for the members of the church in that area, he is responsible to care for the needs of all those that reside in the boundaries of the church in that area. There is no paid ministry in the church, everything is done in service. So just for one example, the Bishop has a full time job, he has to support his family. He does not live in a house that is paid for by the church or drive a car that is paid for by the church. His responsibilities to the church add at LEAST the equivalent of another full time job and many times also another part time job and he his not paid one penny for this service that he renders.

Matt answered…

The tithing that Mormons pay goes into funds that help build temples and other church buildings. It is also used for various purposes such as operating funds for the church and the missionary program (aside from missionaries' personal expenses). Not a single cent of it is used to pay those who serve in leadership positions in the church.

Victoria answered…

Tithing is a central principle in God's plan. One thing I love about our church is that there are no paid clergy. Most of the positions in the church are voluntary. This frees up the money most churches use for clergy to do God's work.

Faithful members of the church tithe one tenth of their income and the church uses it as follows:

Constructing Temples
Operating funds for church activities
Missionary program (idividual missionaries pay for their own expenses)
Church materials for classes and/or organizations
Temple work
Education

The lord blesses those who pay tithing as in Malachi 3:10 Malachi, the prophet, explains the lord blesses those who pay an honest tithe.

Brian answered…

Tithing can go towards many things including the construction of temples and church meeting houses, church efforts to provide for people around the world things such as disaster relief; food, clothing, and shelter for those in need; aiding in the church missionary effort; and the church's policy of perpetual education.

Bruce answered…

The tithing I pay is used to build temples, our local meeting houses, and provide the wonderful teaching materials that help my family each week. It is also used for wonderful resources such as this web page you are viewing as well as many other online resources that both members and non-members of the church can enjoy.

Each congregation (Ward) in the church is granted a quarterly budget based on its needs. Those monies also come from the sacred tithing funds and are used to provide meaningful activities for our youth and all members of the ward.

Joe answered…

It is used to pay for church materials, feed the hungry, build church buildings and Temples, and to continue to bring more lost souls to Christ.

Peka answered…

Everything that we do for moving the gospel of Jesus Christ forward to save the children of God's souls.