What payment is required to retain a minister's license?

• A. Offerings
• B. Tithes
• C. Taxes
• D. Dues

Answer: (B)

Tithing is the foundational financial practice that supports the church’s ongoing ministry, including credentialing and maintaining licensed ministers. In this system, the regular giving of a tenth of one’s income funds the core operations of the church—staff, programs, and the processes that keep licenses current. Offerings are gifts above the tithe, taxes are civil obligations, and dues are usually ongoing membership fees not specifically tied to keeping a minister’s license active. Because licensure relies on the church’s steady, biblically grounded support, tithes are the best answer for what keeps a minister’s license in good standing.