The Progress

where are we at?

One thing we have learned throughout this journey is that God is ultimately in control. This is His project, and we are following His timeline for completion. Some moments bring significant progress, while others feel slow and uncertain. Yet, through it all, we trust in His process and remain confident in His perfect provision.

Design and Planning Process

We’re excited to share some important progress regarding our church’s building project! After careful consideration and prayerful planning, we have officially selected Cruz Construction as our builder. We are currently in the permitting phase, working with Cruz to finalize architectural drawings and submit them to the county and the planning and zoning departments. These steps are essential for obtaining the necessary permits to move forward with construction.

In light of current financial considerations, the leadership team has decided to proceed with a phased construction plan. This approach allows us to begin construction sooner by focusing initially on areas that address the church’s most immediate needs for additional space. Phasing the project provides flexibility in both budgeting and timeline, and ensures we are stewarding our resources wisely while continuing to grow and serve our congregation effectively.

We remain committed to transparency and will continue to keep the church family updated as we move forward. Please continue to pray for God’s guidance, provision, and favor as we take these next steps in faith.

Financial Update

We are fully trusting God to provide for the vision He has given us. In the meantime, we will be sharing updates on this site to testify to God’s miraculous provision along the way.

Ultimately, the project total is around $1.8 million. Our current goal is to raise $600,000 in cash funding, which will position us to comfortably finance the remainder of the project and allow us to complete the design process and position us for the construction phase.

We are trusting and believing that God will faithfully meet this financial need. 

Cash Budget: $600,000
$225,462 37.6%

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