Faith Church’s Next Chapter: Relocating to State Road

On October 22, 2023, we held an all-church meeting to discuss long-standing issues with our church building and to vote on a significant decision about our future.

The Building’s Condition
For several years, our building’s roof has been a major issue. If you look up inside, you can see signs of water damage. We tried multiple repairs and even hired a general contractor with a civil engineer to assess the damage. Using imaging, they identified 37 problem areas—and likely many more.

In 2019, we explored a permanent solution with another contractor, but the onset of 2020 limited resources, and we opted for a temporary fix. This solution held up for a while but now needs to be revisited.

Attempted Repairs and Challenges
Over the years, we reached out to several contractors for assistance. Four different companies inspected the roof, confirming its poor condition and high repair cost, yet none were interested in bidding on the project. No one has offered an estimate for the repair cost, underscoring the severity of the situation.

The Decision to Sell
Given these challenges, our church board unanimously decided to propose selling the property and relocating. This proposal was presented to the church, and it received overwhelming support in the vote.

Interestingly, the vision to move to State Road dates back 17 years, when Faith Church launched a capital campaign and purchased the property. However, plans were delayed due to a market downturn. We believe that this delay was part of God’s timing, much like when He prepared Moses to lead His people after 40 years in the wilderness.

The Vote Results
Our relocation proposal received strong support:

• Members: 73 in favor, 3 opposed

• Non-members: 42 in favor, 3 opposed

With these results, we are now moving forward with plans to sell our current property and relocate to State Road.

Next Steps
We are beginning the process of speaking with architects and contractors to plan the construction on State Road. As we move forward, we will keep everyone updated on progress and important details. I believe this is truly God’s vision and direction for Faith Church, and I’m thrilled to be part of this journey.

Missed the Meeting?
If you missed the all-church meeting, you can watch the video and learn more about the details HERE.