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Should You Tithe If You Don’t Have a Church?

Pastor Mike from Focal Point Ministries explains why every believer needs a local church family — and how your giving should reflect that. Should you tithe to a Christian organization if you’re not committed to a church? Hear Pastor Mike’s clear biblical teaching on where your first gifts should go and why being part of a local church matters for your spiritual life.

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1/20/2026

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About Ask Pastor Mike Live

Focal Point is the Bible teaching ministry of author and pastor Mike Fabarez. Focal Point explores and proclaims the depths of Scripture on its daily radio broadcast and is dedicated to clearly explaining the truth of God’s Word.

About Pastor Mike Fabarez

Mike Fabarez is the founding pastor of Compass Bible Church in South Orange County, California and has been in pastoral ministry for more than 30 years. He is committed to clearly communicating God’s word verse-by-verse and encourages his listeners to apply what they have learned to their daily lives.

Pastor Mike is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Talbot School of Theology (M.A.) and Westminster Theological Seminary in California (D.Min.).

Mike is heard on hundreds of radio programs across the country on the Focal Point radio program and has authored several books, including Raising Men Not Boys, Lifelines for Tough Times, Preaching That Changes Lives, Getting It Right, Praying for Sunday, and Why the Bible?

Mike and his wife, Carlynn, reside in Laguna Hills, California and they have three children, Matthew, John and Stephanie.

Contact Ask Pastor Mike Live with Pastor Mike Fabarez

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Focal Point

P.O. Box 2850

Laguna Hills, CA 92654

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1-888-320-5885