Our Plans
Building Improvements
FAITHFUL FOUNDATIONS
Caring for and enhancing our facilities is more than maintenance— it’s part of our sacred responsibility as stewards of the generous gifts God has entrusted to us. Our Faithful Foundations plan will not only address critical building needs but also breathe new life into our spaces, preparing them to support our ministry today and for generations to come.
Maintenance & Upgrades
Our Sanctuary will receive new, high-efficiency HVAC units, powered by additional solar panels strategically placed in our parking lot. These improvements will allow us to harness and store enough clean energy to meet up to 80–100% of our energy needs, positioning us as faithful stewards of God’s creation.
Inside the Sanctuary, upgraded audio, visual, and lighting systems will dramatically improve our worship and community events experiences. These updates will help everyone see, hear, and fully engage — while empowering our musicians, ministers, and speakers with the tools to elevate worship and make every gathering more inspiring and impactful.
Outdoor Improvements
Our parking areas will receive a fresh and welcoming look with resurfaced or resealed pavement, crisp new striping, and improved signage — creating a more inviting first impression for members and visitors alike.
Next Generation Spaces
For our youngest members, we will create a nature-inspired playground tucked safely along the back fence line. Featuring rolling hills, ropes, and imaginative play spaces, this playground will offer a safe and engaging place for children to explore, learn, and grow in community.
For our teens, we will bring to life a long-held dream of transforming the Teen Center into a flexible, indoor-outdoor gathering space. Plans include replacing the north-facing windows with glass accordion doors, allowing the space to open seamlessly onto the courtyard, complete with new carpeting inside and a new deck extending onto the north lawn — perfect for hosting both church and community events.
Financial Improvements
STRENGTHENING OUR FOUNDATION FOR MINISTRY
Our Faithful Foundations plan is not just about buildings — it’s also about fortifying the financial health of our church. By building reserves and reducing debt, we will create lasting financial strength that will fuel ministry, mission, and service for years to come. These steps will free us from financial strain and open new possibilities to follow God’s call with courage and creativity.
Reserve Fund & Debt Reduction
A critical part of this plan is establishing a $500,000 Maintenance Reserve Fund. This will allow us to remove maintenance expenses from our annual operating budget and even open the door to investment opportunities where earned interest can help sustain ongoing maintenance costs.
Additionally, reducing as much of our $1.2 million debt as possible will immediately strengthen our finances — and fully paying it off could save us around $163,200 every year. Imagine what we could do with that freed-up margin! From launching new ministries to expanding our outreach, paying off this debt positions us to dream big and act boldly in the years ahead. We are preparing today for the extraordinary opportunities God has yet to reveal.
Mission Improvements
FUELING INNOVATION & IMPACT
Mission Investment
Finally, our plan includes establishing a Mission Investment Fund — a bold initiative designed to support social innovation right here in Contra Costa County. This fund will empower our church to coach, resource, and help fund creative new ideas that foster positive change. Whether supporting local nonprofits or encouraging social entrepreneurship, this initiative will equip our community to love, serve, and lead well beyond our walls.