HIS KINGDOM COME: NOTES ON THE CAMPAIGN

After months of listening, planning, and praying, the elders recently announced the final version of the building plan. As the Supporting Kingdom Growth brochure describes, it includes a new Rock House, increased auditorium capacity, improved safety, and enhanced convenience.
More importantly, it builds upon the momentum of our strategic plan for Discipling 3,000, supporting our goal of kingdom growth while staying affordable.
The fundraising campaign to support this $3.3 million project has now begun. The elders initiated it by pledging $1.4 million. A few other contributors have brought the pledges to $1.8 million.
The following timetable shows there is more to do to meet the goal: --By March 25: Elders meet with all deacons;
--By April 15: Elders, deacons, and members of the campaign committee meet with as many families as possible.
--In April, a special Sunday wraps up the campaign, assuring all members of the congregation have been invited to participate.
When contacted, you will be asked to consider either a 5-year pledge or a one-time gift. We also want to answer any of your questions about the campaign. Please note that at any point in the timetable, if you are ready to commit, you can take the initiative and reach out to an elder.
So, our campaign has begun and now it is your turn to join.
Your participation begins with prayerful consideration, listening to God’s Word, and following the Spirit. While Paul warns us about money in I Timothy 6, later in the same chapter he provides three safeguards against the “trap” of “riches”: “Put your hope in God” (not money); “be rich in good deeds; and be generous” (17-18)—in that order.
This effort is so much more than a facilities project. The physical improvements listed above are building a calling. We are attempting to position the College Church to disciple more people—more effectively—for generations. Imagine a dynamic College Ministry gathered in one place. Imagine worship services and classrooms filled with members, visitors, and seekers.
We hope this vision challenges you to give on faith, with what God has given you. We challenge you to give for the future of God’s kingdom. To return to I Timothy, imagine a body of 3,000 disciples spreading out from this place, sharing the blessings of “the life that is truly life” (6:19).
From the Elders