Rock Solid
New Beginnings Christian Fellowship
“One Fund Generosity Initiative”
The vision God gives a church is a powerful, life-changing directive. Through the ROCK SOLID One Fund Generosity Initiative,
we are called to be intentional stewards of the opportunities before us,
ensuring the longevity and vitality of New Beginnings Christian Fellowship.
For the next two years, we are going to do everything we can to bring life to the vision that God has for New Beginnings.
This is a moment for all of us to engage, pray, and give as God elevates our church to new heights of effectiveness and joy.
What is Rock Solid?
ROCK SOLID is a two-year effort to fund three “rock solid” initiatives, plus our current ministry needs.
If our church is to thrive into its third decade and beyond, we must build on a ROCK SOLID financial foundation.
Throughout the next two years, we hope to raise $7.5 million as a part of the ROCK SOLID initiative.
This is the a first step in achieving three goals that will secure the longevity of New Beginnings Christian Fellowship:
- Hiring a full-time, dynamic Children & Youth Ministry Pastor
- Retiring the church’s mortgage by 2035
- Expanding the church’s campus by three to six acres of contiguous land.
“You cannot love without giving, and you cannot give without love.”
ROCK SOLID Initiative Goals
Our goal is ambitious: Raise $7.5 million over two years to help build our “Decade of Destiny.”
We're allocating $2.5 million for ministries and projects associated with ROCK SOLID.
Hiring Full-Time Pastors for Children & Youth and Young Adults
New Beginnings is a growing church that is attracting many young adults and families that have or will be having children in the coming years.
Providing high-quality programming for children (and their parents) will accelerate the increase in young families drawn (and retained) to the church.
A pastor for young adults will help shape the next generation of leaders in the church.
Expand the church’s campus by 3 to 6 acres of contiguous land
New Beginnings’ original Vision Plan, “Deepening our Roots and Extending our Reach,”
calls for amassing 20-30 acres of contiguous land for the development of a ministry campus.
The space would include:
- A new Worship & Administrative Center
- A Performing Arts & Family Life Center (classrooms, fitness facilities, and an industrial kitchen)
- A senior housing development (including retail tenants at the streetscape)
- 400+ parking spaces
- generous green spaces
Retire the Church’s Mortgage by 2035
Doing so will free up approximately $800,000 annually to be repurposed for investment in ministry programs, missions, staff development,
facility development, new technologies, and equipment upgrades.
A new pastor, with talent and vision, will work with the church’s leadership and staff to translate the availability of these incredible new resources
into a renaissance-type era of ministry achievement for New Beginnings Christian Fellowship.
We want to see 100% participation in giving across the church!
The focus is not how much money you can give, it’s about the sacrifice you are willing to make to advance your spiritual growth.
We want to see everyone grow in their generosity by moving upward in their giving.
One Fund Initiative Resources
Download these documents to learn more about ROCK SOLID:
ROCK SOLID Vision Summary
ROCK SOLID One Fund Generosity Initiative Overview Booklet
ROCK SOLID One Fund Commitment Card
ROCK SOLID One Fund Prayer Card
ROCK SOLID One Fund Generosity Prayer Journal
Save the Dates
As you pray about what God has placed on your heart to give and sacrifice, keep these important dates in mind as the campaign moves forward.
Dec. 13 - Annual Business Meeting
Dec. 14 - Commitment Sunday
Jan. 4 - First Fruits Sunday
Give to One Fund
Share Your Giving Testimony
Are you willing to share how God has blessed you as you grow in your generosity? We want to hear from you! Tell us about your generosity journey.
Our videographer will record testimonies every 4th Sunday in the dance studio after service.
Show others what can happen when you put your ROCK SOLID trust in God.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are you asking me to do?
First and foremost, we are asking that you pray and seek God’s guidance on what He is asking of you. Prepare your heart to hear and then listen to what God says. Engage in a small group during this season, if you haven’t already. Engage in personal reflection with God. Talk with your spouse, your family, or others about what this commitment will mean for this next exciting season of your life.
We are asking that you make a sacrificial commitment to gospel-motivated generosity – whatever it is that God leads you to do.
Finally, we ask that you prepare to be amazed. It is an awesome God that we serve and the Lord is going to move in huge ways.
If we are committing to ROCK SOLID, how does this change my giving to missions, the general fund, and other special offerings?
During this two-year period, every contribution to God through New Beginnings is a contribution to our ROCK SOLID initiative. Every aspect of the ministry vision God is calling us towards for the next two years will be funded through ROCK SOLID. There will not be separate funds. Every gift made will go into the same fund and will be our ROCK SOLID One Fund giving.
Therefore, every weekend becomes a day to celebrate and contribute toward what God is doing in us and through us to help move God’s mission forward across our church and beyond.
I have a fixed income. What if I cannot affort to give a substantial amount?
The ROCK SOLID generosity initiative is not about equal giving, but about equal sacrifice. While our goal is to raise funds for the church,
we would rather see 100% participation from the congregation and to watch how God grows each member of New Beginnings in their faith.
What if I don’t have a job right now? What does that mean for my ROCK SOLID commitment?
ROCK SOLID is about your total, radical, and sacrificial generosity to God’s mission at New Beginnings. We believe that God calls us to action in times of hardship just as much as He does in times of abundance, and that looks different for every person. But ROCK SOLID is about a heart change – one that is only accomplished by surrendering our lives completely over to God in this area of giving and declaring that we are a people who are ROCK SOLID. So, that may mean that you are being challenged to sell things, to pick up odd jobs, or even to trust God in faith by making a commitment that you don’t quite know how to fulfill right now
but that you believe God will provide for as you seek for ways to sacrifice and work towards that commitment.
We would like for 100% of us to be a part of Unfinished so that we can all be supporting, loving, encouraging, and praying for one another through this spiritually-stretching season at New Beginnings.
Why do we need to expand?
Our growth has become somewhat stagnated and our opportunity to reach more people has been restricted by the space limitations of our current building.
How does the ROCK SOLID generosity initiative differ from previous campaigns?
ROCK SOLID is a two-year commitment that utilizes a “one fund” approach that resources all ministry-not just special projects because everything we do in ministry matters. The ROCK SOLID goal is the projected budget for everything we are currently doing plus what we need to be doing over the next two years.
What will happen if we miss our target of $7.5 million dollars over the next two years? Is there a chance that the goal I’m most excited about would not be completed?
We expect to reach the goal, despite the challenge it represents! However, if we fall short, we will adjust expenditures based on priorities determined by the Board of Directors at that time.
Will I have the ability to designate my generosity to a specific ROCK SOLID Project?
All giving to ROCK SOLID will be undesignated, however, if you want to direct your giving to a specific financial purse, you may do so. Your giving will be used for every need and project, just like your current giving to New Beginnings.
Are there additional ways besides cash that I can give more toward ROCK SOLID?
Be creative as you explore ways you and your family can give toward ROCK SOLID. You might have some stocks, property, or other items of that nature. Or you may have some stored resources that God has blessed you with in the past that he just might be calling you to give from during this time. Please let us know if you need assistance with facilitating gifts of property or stock, and we would be happy to help you with that.
You can contact our church office to make a gift of this type.
How will the congregation be updated on the progress of ROCK SOLID projects?
Frequent updates in New Beginnings’ weekly programs and newsletter will be augmented by email updates and special communication on ROCK SOLID’s projects and spending.