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Q.
What is the plan and location for
building the church and is there a building or property we have
our sights on?
A.
We have a very specific plan for how our new facility will
function and what it will have in the way of services. More can
be learned about the specifics in the Dare You To Move
brochure. Currently the church is not in a financial position to
even negotiate a purchase on a building or land, that is why our
campaign strategy has three tiers, each with a very specific
purpose.
· Phase
One – Position – To position DBCC financially to have the
means to negotiate the purchase of an existing building or land
to be developed. (3 years) As we have been for the past few
years, we will continue to look for and develop feasibility
studies on properties that suit our needs so when God moves
we’ll be ready.
· Phase
Two – Plan – Use funds from Phase One to initiate
architectural planning and negotiations for purchase. Raise
additional funds to finance project for building and
development. (Future Effort)
· Phase
Three – Purchase – Complete project and relieve debt
100% (Future Effort)
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Q.
What are the financial goals for
the Dare You To Move Campaign?
A.
Initially we are trying to raise $1.5
million. This is Phase One of a three tiered strategy – National
averages say a church our size can raise 1.5 times their annual
budget in a three year period. This phase one goal is a little
above that. We know that if everyone really trusts God as their
true source in making a commitment, nothing will stand in our
way and a goal of $1.5 million can even be exceeded. Because
DBCC is not currently financially prepared to design or purchase
a new or existing facility, Phase One of the campaign will serve
to position us to be able to negotiate such an endeavor. Future
campaign efforts (Phases Two & Three) will serve to actually
design, pursue and build out a property of our own.
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Q.
What
if we don’t meet our goal?
A.
Making disciples for Christ is what we’re about. Changed lives
and fullness of life is the primary goal we all work hard for.
It has been that way from the beginning and will continue to be
until the end. The Dare You to Move
campaign is purposed to pursue a dream to maximize our capacity
in meeting the ever increasing needs in our community and to
build bridges to Christ and his church. We believe God has been
and continues to lead us in that direction. God has provided for
DBCC where ever he has guided us. We will diligently pursue that
call and the goals of this campaign for as long as it takes. We
believe that God, through the DBCC family and those whom He will
bring our way, are capable of realizing our campaign goals and
the vision he has given to our leaders. The better question is,
“what if we do meet our goals?”
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Q.
What commitment will I be asked to
make and for how long?
A.
We will each
be asked to make a sacrificial faith pledge for a three-year
period that is over and above our regular commitment and
offerings. Prayerfully consider how God has blessed your life
and ask Him what your part is to be. Respond with your
commitment of what you believe God wants to do through you at
this special time in our church. Our hope is that most people
will decide to make their commitments the weekend of March 26th.
We will also provide opportunities for the following two weeks
thereafter for people to turn in their estimates of giving.
Campaign giving for Phase One will begin March 26th,
end April 5th, 2009 and encompass four tax years.
Outside our commitment process, gifts can be given anytime
toward the campaign.
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Q. Can assets
other than cash be committed?
A.
Yes. Many
times major gifts in the form of investment securities, real
estate, or other assets are committed in a campaign like ours.
In fact, you may benefit from favorable tax treatment for the
contribution of appreciated assets. Check with your tax
consultant regarding your specific situation.
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Q.
Can people who do not attend DBCC
or companies give donations to the campaign?
A.
Absolutely not! Just kidding. Yes, all contributions are welcome
as long as the integrity and motive behind the gift is to offer
support for our efforts and purpose. The opportunity to pursue
these types of gifts is actually a bridge in itself. If such an
opportunity conveys our mission, values and vision and stirs
those outside the church to join the cause, there’s no better
way to share the blessing of building the kingdom and begin
building a new relationship.
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Q.
What is sacrificial giving?
A.
It is regular giving and then some, under the leadership of the
Holy Spirit. It requires a reassessment of our spending and
lifestyle and readjustment of our priorities. The Money Talks
series given in late 2005 was purposed to encourage our church
family to get their financial lives in order to prepare for the
most important growth effort Desert Breeze has ever embarked
upon. Sacrificial giving requires a measure of stewardship above
and beyond regular giving. Sacrificial giving costs the
giver something. King David demonstrated his understanding of
sacrifice in
2 Samuel 24:24 when he wrote, “I
will not offer as a sacrifice to God that which costs me
nothing.” Pray about what you might give up so that something
greater in the kingdom of God can be accomplished.
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