Our Future in Progress
We acquired 20 acres of beautiful land back in 2018, and God has made it possible for us to move in faith to build a new headquarters for the Gospel in Gilmer County.
A Spiritual Journey
This isn't about money. It is about faith. It is trusting that God's plan is always better than our plans. Before we pledged any money, we began with prayer and worship.
How Its Going
After breaking ground in November, we had a delay right off the bat, as we discovered that our approved construction plans became unapproved! We had to go back to design for some underground utilities. After getting our ducks in a new row, we were re-approved to begin. We also were delayed with hitting granite and having to blast. BUT, we are moving forward!
Pastor Steve keeps us updated with semi-regular blog entries right here:
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Our New Location
Spectacular Views
What's it going to look like?
"My favorite feature is the large gathering space. It feels like our current facility is function-centric. This new building will be people-centric."
Approaching View
Angled front View
Front View
Angled Rear View
Floor Plan
What's it going to cost?
Our cost estimate is $8.7 million.
Yes, that is ridiculous. But that is the unfortunate reality of building in today's economic environment.
And yes, that number is way beyond our capacity.
But it is not beyond God's capacity.
We have already seen miraculous giving toward this project even before our journey officially begins. Based on what we've already seen, we believe that this is absolutely no problem for God, and that he will use each of us to make it happen!
How can I get in on the blessing?
Here are some creative ways to give toward this vision.
Income Tax Refund
Assets
Put Off Purchase
Redirect discretionary purchase funds toward the vision of the Highland Fund.
Redirect IRA's and 401k's
Redirect retirement funds for 24-months to the Highland Fund.
Adjust Your Vacations
For the 24-month period of this journey, or possibly for just a part, do something close and inexpensive like day hikes, picnics, or take a three day vacation instead of a week and save on airfare and hotel costs. This can save between $1,000 and $2,000.
Cut Back On Discretionary Spending
Try basic cable instead of premium. Or maybe fewer streaming services. You likely pay for some that you don't use often. If you skip that $6 coffee at Starbucks twice each week, you can save nearly $50 each month! There are lots of ways you can work it.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do we move in?
Originally, we were planning to move in late spring, 2026. Several early and unexpected delays caused us to push that back a bit, and we are currently planning to move in fall, 2026.
Are we building in Phases?
This is all about "Phase One." We do have general ideas for future phases, but we aren't pursuing those at this time.
What if we outgrow quickly?
Wouldn't that be a great problem to have?
Sometimes churches experience a growth surge after moving in to a new facility. That surge is really dependent upon our people inviting their friends, neighbors, co-workers in to be part of what God is doing.
What happens to the existing building?
We will most likely sell our current facility to help pay for the new one.
Got more questions?
We're here to answer! We'd love to talk to anyone about our vision!
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