What is at the heart of IMAGINE MORE TOGETHER?
IMAGINE MORE TOGETHER is a spiritual journey very similar to others we have taken (where Sunday messages, Engage Group studies, and a prayer guide focus on the same themes), with the additional challenge to be generous financially for our campus expansion project and the removal of the debt on our original building.
Why do we need this campus expansion?
Our foyer is the first step into our church family—a place for smiles, conversations, and connections. But today it’s crowded and rushed, leaving many without meaningful interaction. With more space, it can become a hub of welcome and belonging for guests, families, and students—a place to connect, grow friendships, and find community.
What is the general scope and focus of the campus expansion?
The 3,000 sq. ft. foyer expansion creates three key opportunities for ministry. First, a spacious 2,500 sq. ft. foyer addition designed for connection—where conversations flourish and community grows. Second, a 500 sq. ft. prayer room, offering a quiet place for personal prayer and care. Third, a 500 sq. ft. parent-child room, giving families a comfortable space to engage in worship. More than square footage, these spaces embody hospitality, foster growth, and help every person feel seen, known, and loved.
How will we pay for this campus expansion?
We will fund this vision through a three-year capital campaign beginning in late 2025. IMAGINE MORE TOGETHER invites our church family to give above and beyond regular tithes so we can expand our campus, eliminate debt, and step boldly into the future God has for us.
Is a church capital campaign biblical?
The first capital fundraiser is detailed in Exodus 25:1-9. “The Lord said to Moses, ‘Tell the Israelites to bring me an offering, you are to receive the offering for me from each man whose heart prompts him to give.’ So God Himself told Moses to take up an offering for the purpose of building the tabernacle.” Notice that each person was to pray and give
as they were led. In 1 Chronicles 29, King David gives an offering for the building of the Temple. In verse 3, David says, “Besides, in my devotion to the Temple of my God, I now
give my personal treasures of gold and silver for the Temple of my God over and above everything.” David then encourages everyone to contribute to the project. Through these stories and other passages, we see that financial decisions are always spiritual first and then financial.
as they were led. In 1 Chronicles 29, King David gives an offering for the building of the Temple. In verse 3, David says, “Besides, in my devotion to the Temple of my God, I now
give my personal treasures of gold and silver for the Temple of my God over and above everything.” David then encourages everyone to contribute to the project. Through these stories and other passages, we see that financial decisions are always spiritual first and then financial.
Will the campus expansion project add to our current debt?
No long-term debt will be incurred for this project. A short-term loan may be necessary as we start the project. That loan will be paid as money is received from the IMAGINE
MORE TOGETHER capital campaign. If this vision is fully funded, then we will be debt-free by the end of 2028.
MORE TOGETHER capital campaign. If this vision is fully funded, then we will be debt-free by the end of 2028.
What are the financial needs?
Our goal for IMAGINE MORE TOGETHER is bold—$2.5M: $1.5M to create space for community and connection to flourish, and $1M to pay off our current debt—allowing us to invest even more into people, mission, and the future God is calling us to.
When does IMAGINE MORE TOGETHER start?
IMAGINE MORE TOGETHER launches on Sunday, November 2—a day that will mark the beginning of an exciting new journey for our church. On that very same week, our Engage Groups and prayer focus will also kick off, uniting us in worship, prayer, and community as we seek God’s vision together.
When will construction begin?
Our desire is to break ground as soon as possible in 2026. Once construction begins, we anticipate about six months of building before we can step into these new spaces and see the vision of IMAGINE MORE TOGETHER become reality.
How do I determine what God wants me to give?
Our prayer is that each of us will take time to sincerely ask God, “Lord, how do You want me to use what belongs to You?” This journey is not about equal gifts, but about equal sacrifice—each one of us responding in faith and generosity as God leads. Not everyone can give the same amount, but everyone can play a vital part. When we all step forward together—trusting God, stretching our faith, and giving sacrificially—we will see Him do far more through IMAGINE MORE TOGETHER than any of us could ever do alone. Our JOURNEY GUIDES contain helpful tools to support our spiritual journey as we discover what God wants to do through each of us.
When do I begin to give?
All the details of how you can be a part of IMAGINE MORE TOGETHER will be shared in November. We will have an announcement of how God has moved on Sunday, December 14. On that Sunday, we will receive a portion of each person’s commitment as a First Fruit Offering. You will be able to give weekly, monthly, or quarterly over the next three years toward your commitment. Personal financial commitments will NOT be made public or shared in any way. We also understand that life circumstances can shift our ability to give generously in negative and positive ways. If you need to change your commitment, then please email Kathy Cosner at kathy@staffordcrossing.org .