Neither Jesus or any of the New Testament writers placed an over emphasis on giving, however it is clearly presented in both Testaments as something we should be doing consistently, generously, and with a joyful heart. (2 Cor 8:1-7; 9:6-7)
We use what is given at the discretion of a board of godly men who love the Lord for the furtherance of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This includes primarily the preaching and teaching of the Word, but also meeting the practical needs of the body of Christ and the community around us.