Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What’s the goal?
A: Ultimately, the goal is not the $150k for build-out. The goal is everyone pray, everyone serve, and everyone give. The goal is whatever God provides as a result of us all doing these three things. We believe that God often speaks through His provision. So if God provides a million dollars through this 2-year campaign, we’ll know that He has more ministry demands ahead. If He provides less, we’ll take that to mean that He wants us to be faithful with less. God’s provision is perfect; we’ll flow with what He sees fit.

Q: Do we have to raise the entire $150k before we start the work?
A: Obviously we need as much financial resources as possible to go forward. The more money we have up front, the better.

Q: Where will the money be going?
A: The start-up monies raised is needed for auditorium seating, carpet, tile, paint, classroom furniture, sound system equipment and installation, lighting, space-adjusting, decorating, and other amenities. Whatever money comes in beyond startup costs will be designated to meet ministry growth needs. Again, we believe God will speak through His provision and we’ll all need to be prepared for whatever He sees fit for C3.

Q: Is it really a good idea to put money into something we’re leasing?
A: Yes. Our philosophy about any building is that it’s not an end in itself, but a means to the greater end of worshipping, winning, equipping, and sending. Sure, we’ll buy some carpet and paint that we can’t take with us to the place we eventually hope to own. But many of the things we’re going to acquire for this move can be taken with us—great investments for the long term.

Q: What does the events calendar look like?
A: Last Sunday was Kick-Off Sunday; the rest looks like this:
October 30 Information Sunday
November 1-12 Special Home Fellowship Gatherings
November 13 Consecration Sunday
November 20 Celebration Sunday/First Fruits Sunday

Q: What can I do?
A: Fill out the service opportunity bulletin insert to get involved in the construction process. There will be something for everyone to do, regardless of experience. Spend time in prayer and mediation on God’s Word as you seek to discover His will concerning what to contribute financially. The amount He leads you to give will be the right amount. Consider studying 2 Corinthians 8-9.

Q: What about my regular giving?
A: Your commitment to the campaign should be an amount God leads you to give over and above your regular giving. We’ll still have to maintain our giving to the operating budget so that day-to-day church operations will be unaffected.

Q: How should I give?
A: Considering that some have already begun giving to Growing Together, we will also have Celebration Sunday, where each person/couple/family will be asked to bring a “First Fruits” offering as we celebrate what God has done and is going to do in the
life of our church. Ask God for creative ways to increase your gift. For families: Involve your whole family in raising a specific amount for your “First Fruits” offering. Beyond your initial offering, you can also make a pledge on Consecration Sunday. The giving period will last for two years. Many people can give far more when it is spread out over time, and you may choose to give weekly, quarterly, yearly, or as God provides. You may also consider a gift of assets, like real estate, stocks, bonds, coins, gold, etc. Some people have made the church a beneficiary in their will. There are many financial tools available to you now that can benefit the church and leave an inheritance for your heirs at the same time. We can put you in contact with professionals in this area who can help you as you plan.

Q: How will I know how much to give?
A: Through prayer and personal assessment, you’ll know what to give. Time and time again in the Scriptures we are taught that giving sacrificially and cheerfully will benefit both receiver and giver. So the question for each person is, “What is cheerful and sacrificial giving for me?”

Q: Will my contribution be made public?
A: Absolutely not. Only the total amount of all the commitments received will be announced on Celebration Sunday.

Q. How should I designate my contributions for Growing Together?
A. We will provide special offering envelopes just for Growing Together contributions. Please write a separate check for these donations and also indicate Growing Together in the memo of the check. As with regular donations, these can be mailed in anytime or placed in one of our offering boxes on Sundays.