Building Campaign
For The One
A permanent home for Grace City Church to reach more ONEs for Jesus.
A permanent home for Grace City Church to reach more ONEs for Jesus.
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Our Vision
Since our beginning in 2016, Grace City Church has existed as a portable church meeting in various locations. Being portable has served us and our mission well in this initial season. But our church leadership believes that Jesus is leading us to begin pursuing the purchase of a permanent location.
We envision purchasing a building located along the 5 freeway between our current location and the Irvine Spectrum Center. We imagine a building with the capacity for a 300-seat auditorium, ample space for kids ministry, and enough room to eventually support a preschool. We also desire a building that is visible, affordable, expandable, and accessible.
Our Goal
Our first goal is to have everyone who calls Grace City home fully engaged in the campaign. We believe that each person has a vital role to play, and we don't want anyone to miss out on this exciting season of growth and transformation.
Our second goal is to achieve the boldest display of generosity in our church's history. Through sacrificial giving and the divine favor of God, we're believing for a $1 million response over the next two years.
Our Current Commitments
Given So Far
If our campaign generates more than $1 million, those additional funds go directly toward the building. We're combining the $1 million with responsible financing to purchase, which gives Grace City instant equity while lowering our monthly payment.
In Scripture, Jesus told a compelling story about how God lovingly pursues people who are far from him. In Luke 15:4, he said,
"What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the One that is lost, until he finds it?… there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance."
Our church began because 4 families from North Carolina were willing to leave family and familiarity to obey Jesus and go after the One. Over these past years, making disciples has been our focus. And as a result, we have seen all types of One's find life in Jesus — including college students, single moms, atheists, CEOs, and first-generation immigrants.
We do not have a specific building in mind at this time. However, we do have an area in mind — along the 5 freeway between our current location and the Irvine Spectrum Center. We imagine a building with the capacity for a 300-seat auditorium, ample kids ministry space, and room to eventually support a preschool. Currently, we are targeting a building between 8,000 and 10,000 square feet.
Based on the current market, we are projecting a price between $4.5 – $5.5 million. If our campaign generates more than $1 million, those additional funds would also go toward the building. Our plan is to combine the $1 million with responsible financing — giving Grace City instant equity while lowering our monthly payment.
First, we ask you to pray: "God, what part do You want me to play? What do You want to do through me?" We are trusting the Holy Spirit to do a work in us that no one else could do.
Second, we ask that you position yourself to be available and willing to do what God asks you to do and commit to sacrificial generosity over the next two years.
Thirdly, we ask you to fill out the commitment card in obedience to how God leads you. You should feel no stress, manipulation, or coercion. God will lead you further than you've ever gone if you will trust Him.
Giving toward our For the One campaign is considered a special gift or pledge above and beyond your regular tithes and offerings. Your regular giving should not be affected — tithes and offerings support our day-to-day operations, ministries, and outreach, while this campaign is a focused effort to purchase a home for Grace City.
After taking the preparation steps of faith and prayer and arriving at a dollar amount God wants you to invest, the committed amount can be fulfilled in the way that works best for you. We encourage you to make the biggest faith-filled gift you can with your first gift, then fulfill the rest leading up to the purchase of our building.
In churches across the nation, statistics show that 94% of all people who make a commitment like this are able to — and actually do — fulfill it. This is not a binding contract. It is a faith commitment, so no shame or pressure will come from our office or leaders. God is the one who provides seed for the sower, and your commitment is ultimately between you and Him.
Absolutely. If you have questions about other forms of giving, please contact our finance team at info@gracecityirvine.com.
Prayerfully consider your sacrificial commitment, asking God to show you what He would have you give above and beyond your normal tithe and offering.
Please fill out your commitment below and begin giving to FOR THE ONE.
Commitment Form
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