The why…
When our church moved to these 50 acres in 2009, we knew in faith that God had big plans for Outlook Christian Church. That has certainly proven to be true. What a journey the last decade has been!
And now we find ourselves standing at another exciting threshold. The completion of Phase Two in 2016 marked a necessary and significant accomplishment as we made a lot more room for our NextGen ministries and expanded our Commons. Today we get to focus on reducing our mortgage and preparing for Phase Three.
During this three year initiative which began on Feb. 10, 2019, we will be prayerfully committing ourselves to giving over-and-above financial gifts to this initiative. God has always miraculously and wonderfully provided through the sacrificial and generous giving of each Outlooker. We are asking every Outlooker to be praying about this, and making the financial investment we’re led to make.
Latest Update: 3-20-22
The opportunity…
When this initiative began, our mortgage was around $4.95M. Adding PREPARED giving to our current monthly payment means we could see our balance lower to around $4.2M. Of course, it’s important that we manage debt carefully and reduce it quickly.
To get ready for further expansion we have some necessary things to do on our grounds: expand our retention pond, level our elevations, adjust our drainage, and if funds allow, add a drive that will bridge our creek to access our back 33 acres. All of these items will need to be accomplished before we begin another building phase.
FAQs
How will this giving initiative be a success?
PREPARED will be a success when every Outlooker:
Understands and appreciates the value and purpose of this initiative and how it propels the mission and continues the story God is telling through our church.
Goes before the Lord and seeks understanding regarding what kind of over-and-above gift they can sacrificially and joyfully give.
Makes a happy, faith-stretching, pledge to this project during the 36 months of this initiative. When that happens, then whatever the pledges total, we are confident God will provide.
Why should I invest here?
Wisdom dictates you should only invest where you will see a good return on your investment. So do not invest in the Lord’s work here at Outlook unless: you are being fed God’s Word in a way that helps you grow, you are seeing life change in yourself and others, and you believe in our church’s mission — developing disciples of Jesus who are connecting, growing, serving, and going — and the vision and purpose of this initiative — reducing our mortgage and readying our campus for future phases.
How much will all this cost?
Here are the estimates of how PREPARED funds will be put to their best use: While we utilize $550K for debt reduction, we will also make progress on these construction necessities as funds are available:
$400K for leveling ground elevations, expanding pond, and adding drainage.
$150K to create a drive that will eventually allow access to the east side of our campus.
$400K to bridge the creek so development of the east side can begin.
When do commitments begin?
Together, as a congregation, we began our 36-month pledges to this initiative on Feb. 10, 2019. Commitments can and will be made anytime by using the Give and Pledge buttons above. And what a thrill to see what God will continue to do in this process!
A note from Rob…
Dearest Outlook Family,
These are exciting times to be a part of Outlook.
As we look back at all God has done since our move to his campus ten years ago, we are amazed and give Him glory!
We are reaching out and serving our community with vigor, and we are worshipping and learning from our Lord with spiritual hunger and joy. What a blessing!
Our new campus and it steady expansion have been the result of enormous amounts of hard work, diligence, and significant sacrifice on the part of so many of you. That labor and those sacrifices have certainly not been in vain! Today, with this wind at our backs, we are preparing for what God has in store!
Sure, it’s about raising funds, but it’s more about continuing to raise our faith. We have good things God has given us to do. We are determined to be ready to do them all and do them well.
I ask you to join Tamara and me as we prayerfully consider our level of sacrifice for this worthy aim. I love this church and am delighted to serve with each of you.
Rob McCord
Senior Minister