We believe this is a timely and faith-filled step. Our church is growing, and our current space limits our ability to serve families, welcome guests, and disciple the next generation. This project will help us prepare for future growth and extend our reach in the community. With construction costs continuing to rise, we sense this is the right window to move forward while it’s still financially feasible.

We’re planning for the total cost to be between $600,000–$700,000. This range reflects what we believe we can afford based on current giving and financial forecasting. Keeping the project within this scope allows us to be creative, use in-house manpower where possible, and stay within our financial means without compromising our mission.

The project includes several important upgrades:

• A new sanctuary for expanded worship and flexibility

• A larger lobby and welcome area to improve hospitality and connection

• Potential additional bathrooms to better serve our growing congregation

• Conversion of the old sanctuary into space for children’s and youth ministries, as well as new offices

Each element of this project is designed to help us create space for people, grow in discipleship, and steward our building with greater intentionality.

Our goal is to raise $300,000 over the next three years through above-and-beyond giving. This amount, paired with our current financial strength and responsible borrowing, will allow us to complete the project with long-term sustainability in mind.

The remaining funds will be financed through The Wesleyan Church’s financial institution, which also holds our current mortgage. This partnership gives us additional support if challenges arise. Any loan must be approved by our local board and congregation, as well as the Wesleyan Regional Board of Administration. This multi-level approval ensures both spiritual and financial accountability.

We currently have just under $200,000 in existing debt, which would be rolled into the new loan. This means we would carry one consolidated mortgage, simplifying our monthly payment and budgeting process. This is one of the factors our board is actively considering as we prepare for the next steps.

Ten years ago, during our last building campaign, our weekly giving was only one-third of what it is today. Our increased financial strength puts us in a much better position. This plan is based on what we can realistically sustain through current giving, campaign pledges, and manageable financing—keeping us within our means while still moving forward in faith.

Absolutely. While we’re asking everyone to prayerfully consider a financial gift, we understand that not everyone is in a position to give monetarily. There will be many opportunities to serve through sweat equity, such as hands-on help with construction or finish work. Using in-house manpower is a key part of keeping costs low, and your time, skills, and service will be just as valuable to this project as financial gifts.

No work will begin until there is clear unity within the church family. That includes approval from the church board, congregational membership, and the Wesleyan Regional Board. At this point, no start date has been set. Depending on the plan, we will either move forward all at once or in phases. Either way, our construction plan is designed to avoid disrupting our current ministry spaces and weekly activities.

If we fall short of our goal, we won’t move forward hastily. We will adjust the project scope, explore phasing options, or reevaluate the timeline. We will not proceed unless we can do so wisely and with full alignment from the board and congregation. Our aim is to walk in faith, with wisdom and unity guiding every step.