We are expanding our facility with a new focal entrance that will feature a coffee café and a central gathering area. The addition will also connect to the children's ministry, greatly enhancing circulation and accessibility across the campus. The expansion will feature a covered drop-off drive and protection for our new elevator.
The campaign begins on Sunday, September 7th, with 40 days of prayer and fasting and will conclude with a celebration Sunday at church on November 23rd, where totals will be announced. The
purpose of this campaign is to raise funds to remodel our facility to increase our community reach.
We have designed the improvements and are entering the process to getting a precise bid. Our estimated improvements range from $1M - 2M depending on finishes selected.
Funds will be raised in a variety of ways. There will be church family aspect of Rise and Build where each of us will be invited to go on a prayer journey and prayerfully consider how we might financially participate; the congregation will pledge on November 2nd. This is a step of faith and we all get a
front row seat to watching the Lord bless.
The duration of the giving period will be three years, however, donations can also be a one-time gift.
While we hope that won't happen for you, we understand that the future is unknown. If your situation changes, you and your family would determine the most appropriate response. As this is a commitment between you and the Lord, we trust you will prayerfully work through it with the Lord.
Yes, all funds donated to the Rise and Build fund will receive the same tax receipting as any other giving to FBC Brownwood.
We ask that you join us in prayer, as God is the one who will ultimately provide for His church. Prayer is not the only thing that we will do, but it must be the first thing. Join us in our "40 days of Prayer and
Fasting" that begins Monday, September 8th, but also join us for the upcoming "24-hour Prayer Vigil" on October 17th & 18th. More information on the Prayer Vigil will be coming soon!
The business would receive a donation receipt for tax purposes the same as an individual donor.
You may need to look at the regulations for your employer's matching funds. We would be happy to help however we can.
Yes. We're asking that whatever you pledge for the 3-year-period would be over and above your normal giving. We use the General Operating Fund, where your normal tithes and offerings are placed, for the day-to-day operations of the church. The funds pledged for Rise and Build will be placed in a separate fund to be used solely for the purposes listed above.
Pastor Jerry and his team will be visiting several small gatherings between September 22nd through October 3rd, so that you can hear more and ask questions. We will be sharing location and times for these gatherings so more into to follow. If none of the times work for you or you would like to talk with someone one-on-one, please feel free to contact Pastor Jerry (jerry@fibcbwd.com).