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What is The Greatest Investment: “Believe” campaign?
This campaign is about our mission: To convince people of the relevancy of God and lead them in becoming fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.  A permanent home in a flexible facility will allow us to further this mission.

Just what are we building?
We are building a facility that will allow us to do everything that we currently do at Willow Creek Middle School and more.  The facility will have 13,000 to 15,000 square feet of space that will accommodate a worship center (360 seats), a foodCourt/community area that can seat 120 people, a kitchen, special rooms for arts and children’s ministries (elementary school and younger), 4 offices, and more.

Why build?
One of the most exciting aspects of having our own facility is engaging in ministries on one “campus” instead of multiple rented and borrowed sites.  Currently, all of our student and women’s ministry activities are held at other churches. Our rented offices are located in the back of a used car lot and our trailers are stored on rented property.

Having a permanent campus available 24 hours a day will unite our church, create a central identity to all of our ministries, and better serve our mission.

How would the building be used during the week?
Men’s and women’s ministries events, youth events, small groups (e.g., moms and dads who love the idea of having a nursery and preschool room available to them), team meetings, band practices (4-5 different bands currently play for church ministry events), drama rehearsals, and the day-to-day office work that goes along with running a church.

What other ministry uses would the building have?
Weddings!  And, of course, funerals are a reality as well.  Currently we must rent alternative spaces to serve families during these sacred events. The building may also be made available to others in the community for special uses.  Furthermore, we expect new ministry ideas (vision) to develop as we learn to live and serve in our new space.

How much would this initial building cost?
$2 million.

Is there a master plan?
Yes. It is very important that we work from a master plan.  It tells us where on the property to build, it guides the placements of hallways, it allows us to build infrastructure for future expansion, and it gives us a vision for growth.

What would the building look like?
We don’t know yet.  However, we are working with architects who are not only specialists in church design, but who also understand the unique culture of crossWinds.  The goal is to have a facility that is attractive to seekers and consistent with our mission, vision, and ministry goals.

How will a new building change crossWinds?
Our hope is to become more effective at reaching people who are interested in seeking God.  Some people fear having our own building will make us too “churchy” or formal.  We will do our best to maintain a crossWinds-styled ministry in the look and feel of the building.

What will we do with all of our portable equipment like the trailers and cargo containers?
We will attempt to use every thing that we already own. Our goal is to move into a permanent home, not to have all new furnishings and equipment. 

How can I help?

• Pray!
• Make your own commitment
• Encourage others by sharing your excitement
• Believe!