Next Initiative
For the past two years, I have been praying and talking with some of our staff and our Overseers about some significant updates to our building – updates that we believe will help us make more disciples now and in the future. We are calling this initiative NEXT, not only because it’s the next big step for our church, but also because it will help us reach the next person, the next family, the next generation.
I want to invite you to a couple of upcoming events to learn more about NEXT:
Open House: September 13-16. At the times below, you can come to our campus to see the various areas we’re considering updating, along with renderings of the preliminary concepts for those areas. You can also pray for the ministry that takes place in those spaces and for the overall NEXT initiative.
- Sunday, September 13, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
- Monday, September 14, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 16, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Vision Nights: Wednesday, September 16 and Sunday, September 20. At each of these events, you will hear from me about the vision and the “why” behind it, as well as what the process has been up to this point, details about the plans (including renderings of the concepts), and the process moving forward. I, along with some of our other leaders, will be available afterward for any initial questions or feedback you may have. Of course, you can provide feedback and ask questions at any point along the way.
NEXT Advisory Team. In addition to the significant role of our Overseers and staff, we have an Advisory Team of Inglesiders with a range of expertise to provide advice and counsel throughout this process. Along with our Overseers and staff, members of this team would also be happy to answer your questions and hear your suggestions or other feedback. Team members include:
- Jim Daws (Developer)
- Clint Ward (Builder/Developer)
- Melanie Marshall (Banker, Market President/Commercial Relationship Manager)
- Randy Wright (Banker, retired)
- Vicki Bass (Retail Manager and Decorator, retired)
- Laura Bonfim (Interior Designer)
I’m thankful we are on this mission together and look forward to seeing what the Lord does in the next season!
Semi-Annual Church Conference
Our Semi-Annual Church Conference will be this Wednesday, August 26 at 7:45 p.m. in F-300. We will vote on the budget, Overseer nominees, and Deacon nominees. Click here to see the budget and nominees.
With the affection of Christ,
