NEXT INITIATIVE

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What is NEXT?

The Lord calls us to be the kind of church that makes disciples for generation after generation; to be forward-looking and thinking about the gospel impact we will have for decades to come.

Ingleside has a history of being that kind of church. Many people have given, sacrificed, and invested in order for us to be where we are today. We praise the Lord for that – for every life that has been changed. 

And we are confident the Lord is not done with us yet. We are still on mission. There are more disciples to be made. There is more ministry to be done.

So what’s NEXT for us? We believe God is calling us to reach the NEXT person. The NEXT family. The NEXT generation…

So that they should set their hope in God (Psalm 78:7, ESV).

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Primary Goal:
100% Participation

Every member is on mission. We all have a part to play as we make disciples of Jesus Christ. We want to see people know, love, and follow Jesus and have a gospel impact here, there, and everywhere. One of the ways we get to be part of what God is doing in the world is by giving generously and joyfully to fund the mission. During our NEXT campaign, we are praying for all-in engagement from 100% of people who call Ingleside home.

We give because God has given himself for us. We give because all that we have is his, and we are the stewards. We give to invest in eternity and to fund the church’s God-given mission. If every one of us will seek the Lord and say yes to him, we can be confident that he will give us all the resources we need to do all that he has called us to do.

Secondary Goal:
$20 Million

New Look. Many of our spaces will have a more modern look that will be appealing to the next generation stepping onto our campus for the first time. While our facilities are in good condition thanks to good stewardship over the years, some areas are in need of an update.

New People. A new entrance will serve as a “hub” for families, making it easier for new families to navigate our building. This will help us be as welcoming as possible so that new people might be more likely to return and become part of our church family. We will also increase our space for middle school students, allowing us to reach more students and their families.

New Opportunities. The new family “hub” will provide additional opportunities for parents and children to connect on our campus. The new Fellowship Hall will increase the possibilities for events we host by significantly increasing capacity. Updated audio, video, and lighting systems in our Chapel, along with a fresh look, will make the Chapel more usable. New seating for our Café and an updated Gathering Area will help us make new connections with more people.

New Missions Partnerships. 1% of everything given to the NEXT campaign will be used to provide buildings for churches in under-resourced parts of the world. Working with Trailhead International, we hope to provide buildings for 5-7 churches.

Areas of Focus

Here’s a look at the key areas we’re focusing on in our initiative. Click the button to see preliminary concepts of some of the included spaces. Make sure to check back for updates to these areas throughout the initiative!

See the Building Renders

  • New Family Hub
  • Family Life Building
    • All Preschool Ministry on one hallway
    • Kids’ Worship room on the Children’s Ministry hallway
    • Expanded fellowship area for the Middle School ministry
    • More classrooms for the Middle School Ministry
    • New Fellowship Hall and Kitchen
  • Chapel
    • Updated look
    • Updated restrooms
    • Expanded choir loft
    • Audio, visual, and lighting updates
  • Worship Center
    • LED Screens
    • Expanded choir loft and LED wall
    • New flooring on the platform
    • New carpet
  • Upper and Lower Gathering Areas
    • Updated look

Giving Journey

This will be a season of sacrificial giving. Your commitment is what you are willing to give over the next three years (2027, 2028, and 2029). This will be in addition to your regular giving, which we still need in order to provide the amazing ministry that is already taking place.

In addition to cash gifts, keep in mind that you can give assets such as stocks, real estate, collections, and paid-up insurance policies. If you need any help with that, let us know!

We invite you to join us for either our Advance Commitment Night on Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., or Commitment Sunday on November 15, during our 8:30, 9:40, or 11:00 a.m. worship services, as we come together as a church family to make our commitments. We ask all who call Ingleside home to prayerfully consider how the Lord may be leading them to participate in this season of faith and generosity.

In fact, we’re offering several workshops in October to help us learn about budgeting, setting financial priorities, and planned giving.

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FAQ

  • Is there a NEXT team?

    In addition to staff leadership, the Overseers have been and will be involved in each step; our design-build company has tremendous experience and expertise; we will have an architect and general contractor; and we will have a team of Ingleside members with various expertise to provide advice and counsel.

  • Will the church have weigh-in?

    Yes. As with many decisions at Ingleside, the appropriate staff have and will continue to invite input from experts, other staff, and key leaders/focus groups. And, of course, people are invited to provide feedback to staff or Overseers at any time.

  • Will the church vote on any of this?

    Yes. According to our bylaws, the church must approve any non-budgeted expenditures exceeding 5% of the operating budget. The church must also approve the borrowing of funds, such as a line of credit.

  • Will we incur debt related to these updates?

    The Overseers are open to a line of credit to help keep the project moving as funds come in. However, we are not planning on any long-term debt related to these updates.

  • Will multiple companies bid on the work?
    Yes! Several local architectural firms are being considered before the Overseers make that selection in the near future. At the right time, we will consider multiple local construction firms, with the final selection determined by the Overseers. Most of the work will be done by subcontractors, who will bid on the project.

  • What will we do with the extra if more than $20 million is given?

    The Overseers would determine what to do with the “extra.” If it is to be used on unrelated projects exceeding 5% of the operating budget, the church would vote on those expenses.

  • When will the work begin, and how long will it take?

    Assuming the church approves the work in early 2027, it would begin as soon as possible thereafter. We do not yet have a timeline for the work, though we know it would need to be completed in phases.

  • Will we be able to continue our regular programming while the work is being completed?

    Yes. There will definitely be some noticeable work being done on our campus at times, but we plan to continue with regular programming as much as possible.

  • Is it ok for us to spend so much money on our facility?
    1. The primary filter for our expenses should be, “Does this help us fulfill our God-given mission to make disciples?” Some of that mission takes place on our campus; some takes place around the country and around the world. Like many other non-profits, having quality facilities and equipment helps us fulfill our mission. The purpose of our facility is to facilitate ministry. Significant, life-changing ministry happens in our building all the time.
    2. These updates are not just for “us.” Our facility benefits our community in a number of ways:
        1. All of Middle Georgia is invited every Sunday.
        2. We host multiple community sports leagues.
        3. We provide a weekday preschool program.
        4. We host events for other organizations in our community.
        5. We want to have a facility that helps us reach people who are not yet part of our church.
        6. We want to reach future generations in this area.

       

    3. We give around $500,000 each year to missions and ministries through our Southern Baptist partnerships. We also spend tens of thousands of additional dollars on missions each year, and support multiple church plants. And we have a robust benevolence ministry locally. So we do not have to choose between investing in our facilities and giving resources away. We do both!

Questions?

If you have any questions about the Next Initiative, please email David Peterson.