Build Family

All gifts will be tracked separately and used exclusively for the initiative’s designated purposes. Oversight will come from both church leadership and trusted advisors, ensuring transparency and integrity.

If we exceed our goal, the extra funds will be applied to additional priorities aligned with the initiative’s vision (God has given us an abundance of Kingdom vision). In the unlikely event we raise less that our goal, our leadership will reassess priorities and adjust the scope of the project reasonably and responsibly.

We are committed to spending no more than what is pledged and will not take on long term debt like a mortgage or bonds. To manage and balance the cash flow and timing of contributions coming in versus construction expenses going out, we anticipate establishing a line of credit that would be paid off in a timely manner. This is a more cost-effective way to manage the construction schedule rather than waiting until we have received all the contributions or, alternatively, facing disruptions to construction as contributions come in.

Yes—regular updates will be shared to keep everyone informed and encouraged. We’ll provide regular financial progress reports along with key construction milestones, and we’ll share more frequent highlights as meaningful progress happens. Along the way, we’ll continue celebrating stories of how God is working through Build Family to keep the focus on people and mission, not just the project itself.

The campaign will begin on April 12, 2026 and conclude on May 10, 2026, though the spiritual and community impact will continue far beyond that timeframe.

We have an immediate need to relieve the overcrowding in our family ministry areas, so ideally construction will begin as soon as possible; perhaps as early as fall 2026. The actual start date will be determined by how soon God’s people convert their pledges into cash contributions.  Once construction begins, we expect it to take approximately 1 ½ years.

We anticipate completing the project in two primary phases: the Children’s Area and the Student Center.

Construction phasing will ultimately be determined by the sequencing and requirements of the project. As plans are finalized, that timeline will guide the order in which spaces are addressed.

That said, our goal is to remain as functional as possible throughout construction by focusing on one ministry area at a time—either Children’s or Student Ministry—rather than disrupting both simultaneously. As each phase begins, the impacted ministry will temporarily relocate to other areas of the building. We will communicate clearly and consistently so families and students know exactly where to go and what to expect each week.

This will be a complicated “dance” that will require the cooperation and support of the entire congregation. The specific details of this will be worked out over the coming months, but we are planning around these considerations: 1) the construction will be phased to different areas at different times to minimize the impact; 2) for the safety, security and convenience of the children and their families we intend to keep them within our building.