Two Years to Continue a Legacy

Pathfinder has a long legacy of ministry in our community–a ministry that predates the Civil War by a decade. Even with such a rich history, we’re always letting God do a new thing in us.

In the next two years, our Path Forward Ministry Plan centers around three levels: organizational sustainability, empowering the next generation, and ultimately bringing more people into the Whole Life of Jesus and into the vibrant life of our congregation at a time when our world needs it most.


Level 2 Student Ministry Space Funding Progress:
DONATE TO PROJECT FUND
SUSTAINED EXCELLENCE
NEXT GENERATION IMPACT
A WHOLE LIFE HUB

Level 1: The Path to Sustained Excellence

Complete!

At the current annual giving rate, the ministry at Pathfinder Church is simply not sustainable. However, we can act now to sustain the exceptional ministry that Pathfinder has come to be known for.

$10,800,000 • 2-YEAR GOAL

- Base operating costs
- Appropriate staffing levels
- Obligatory Capital: addressing ongoing maintenance needs for our campus

Level 2: The Path to Next Generation Impact

Pathfinder has seen tremendous growth in our Next Gen Ministries. We will strategically invest to see greater reach and discipleship of the Next Generation.

- Reconfigure restrooms in Sanctuary hallway into Family Assist standards | FULLY FUNDED AND IN PROGRESS
- Adapt Kids Ministry Preschool restrooms to be more kid-friendly | FULLY FUNDED
- Remodel and reappropriate Student Ministry spaces in Cornerstone | $435,496
- Update outdoor playground (our school community is funding this project) | COMPLETE

*Estimated total for all Level 2 projects includes cost opinion plus estimated inflation rates.

Level 3: The Path to a Whole Life Hub

Pathfinder believes we are called to pursue our mission to reach people who don’t know Jesus through weekend ministry and Whole Life programming.

$1,991,985*

- Arrange spaces in Cornerstone 2nd floor that could support specialized Whole Life support services | $653,244
- Re-envision Cornerstone 1st Floor to be more open and available for Whole Life Action Teams and community use | $1,088,741
- Design and install a new sanctuary altar | $50,000
- Develop and install multi-generational Baptismal font | $200,000

These projects will only be pursued if we complete our Level 2 projects.

*Estimated total for all Level 3 projects includes cost opinion plus estimated inflation rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a ministry plan and why is this necessary? + −

For years, we’ve used 2-3 year ministry plans to help direct our work. Ministry plans keep us aligned, inspired & accountable to what we feel God is calling us to do.

Is the amount we need to raise on top of existing support or does it include current giving? + −

No, the amount includes the ongoing operating of our day to day ministry AND the aspirational projects we have listed. If current giving remained the same, we’d be at $9.2 million for the next two years, still short of meeting our level one goals of sustained excellence.

What if we don’t reach our goal, will we take on debt to complete it? + −

No, we do not intend to take on debt at this time. We will fund what we’re able to, starting first with making sure we sustain our excellence by fully funding ministry operations. Additional giving, as God provides, will enable us to take on the aspirational goals of levels 2 and 3.

What is our current debt level? + −

We currently have $4.75 million in capital debt. We’re scheduled to have our debt paid off in January 2031.

I’d really like to see an item from level 2 or 3 happen regardless, is there any chance the prioritization could be changed? + −

Our leadership has been thoughtful and prayerful about the prioritization of the plan, although we always will stay open to moving in a different way, if God directs. However, we do not intend to start into the aspirational projects of levels 2 and 3 until we feel confident our ministry will be sustained through full funding of level 1.