I am continually overwhelmed and grateful when I look at what God is doing at Prince. We are a healthy and growing family, not because of our own efforts, but because of the grace and goodness of God. Many of you were a part of the MORE Initiative in 2022, and now we are seeing the fruit of that faithfulness— MORE new families finding a home, MORE people committing their lives to Christ, and MORE people in our community experiencing the love of Jesus.
In the seven months since August 1, 2025, we have documented 752 first-time guests of all ages at Prince and welcomed 177 new members! As we often say, we are the visible presence of Jesus in our community. He has put us in this specific, growing area for a reason. That means our first and primary responsibility—our commission from God—is to seek to reach every neighbor. We must be the church for this neighborhood.
That is why we are launching Every Neighbor.
This is not a new project; it is the logical next step to what we began back in 2022. We won't continue to build forever, but we must finish what we started. If we are making space for our church to grow in worship attendance, then we also must make space for other necessary ministries as well. We cannot let valuable space sit empty while our ministries are bursting at the seams.
As we prepare to open our new Worship Center, we are faced with a choice regarding the space we are leaving behind. Our Adult and Next Gen ministries, along with our ever-growing Special Needs ministry, are already overflowing. The need for ministry space is simply too high to leave our former auditorium dark. The calling is clear, the need is real, and the timing is now!
We believe that renovating our current worship center into two stories—with dedicated space for our Students and Adult Community Groups—will ripple out and open up vital room for all of our ministries to grow. This is how we steward the resources God has given us to reach the people God has placed around us!
I am asking you to join me in finishing this work. Let’s make room for the families next door. Let’s be the visible presence of Jesus to this community.
For Every Neighbor,
Pastor Josh
Renovation Plans
First Floor Renovations
Adult Ministry
- Classroom Expansion: The number of Adult classrooms grows from 15 to 24 with 19 new rooms constructed in the current worship center space in addition to retaining five rooms on the front side of the existing Adult wing
- Multi-Use Space: Seven rooms feature retractable walls that can be opened to create three large-capacity spaces
Coffee Shop
- Relocation: Coffee Shop moves from Entrance C area to a large inset room in the new main lobby that more than doubles our current coffee shop space
Note:
- We will renovate our current Coffee Shop area into an entrance for our new Nursery
New Second Floor
Kid's Ministry
- Expanded Space: Increases from seven to 13 dedicated classrooms
Student Ministry
- Huge Expansion: Student Ministry grows from four available enclosed classrooms to 20, including two rooms with retractable walls for large-group versatility
Note:
- Because our current Worship Center has a high ceiling, we’re able to affordably add a new Second Floor for dedicated Student Ministry space
New Nursery Area
- Classroom Expansion: Nursery/Preschool Ministries increasing from 17 classrooms to 21
- New Nursery Check-In: Church Entrance C remodeled to include dedicated Nursery entrance and secure check-in area
- Family Amenities: Includes a new Mother’s Suite, two Family Restrooms, and stroller storage
- Nursery Relocation: Four new nursery rooms, freeing up four rooms for Pre-K 3-4 children in existing preschool wing
New Prince Pals Area
- Targeted Growth: Expansion from one classroom to four classrooms to facilitate age-range ministry
- First-Floor Access: Relocated to ground floor to meet mobility needs
- Dedicated Entrance: A private check-in area to ensure a secure, low-stimulation environment
- Sensory Support: Dedicated low-stimulation room for participants
Kids & Students Renovation
Kids Ministry
- New Theater: Current Middle School Theater remodeled into large theater room for Grades 4–5
Student Ministry
- Student Theater: Enlarges current Student Theater from a capacity of 399 to 521
- The Loft: Adds almost 1,000 square feet to student gathering area
- Direct Access: New Student Ministry entrance with easy access between classrooms, theater, and the Loft
Cost Breakdown
Timeline
- Sunday, March 1: Every Neighbor announced.
- Sunday, March 15: Church vote at the end of all three services to approve the renovations.
- Sunday, March 29: We will begin accepting contributions.
- Renovation Start: Pending church approval, work will begin soon after our move into the new worship center. We will use our current surplus to begin the project and complete it as funding is received.
Voting
On Sunday, March 15, we will hold a congregational vote at the end of all three services regarding the start of our renovations. Pending church approval, we plan to start work soon after our move into the new worship center. We will use our current surplus to begin the renovation and will complete the project as funding is received through our Every Neighbor commitments.
WHAT ARE WE ASKING YOU TO DO?
We are not launching a huge campaign. We are letting the church family know the need and asking you to seek the Lord as to how you can be involved. We are confident He will not only stir the hearts of His people but also provide the resources this vision requires.
What we ask of you is simple: Participate, Pray, and Obey.
- PARTICIPATE Before considering an amount, we ask you first to say, “Lord, I am going to participate in what You are doing at Prince.” Our goal is 100% engagement as we build for every neighbor.
- PRAY Take the month of March to pray for personal direction on how much you should give to help us finish what we’ve started. We want you to hear from God, not from us.
- OBEY Whatever God tells you to do, then do it. We trust that if every person participates, prays, and obeys, God will provide everything needed for His glory. Please fill out a commitment card and place it in one of the offering boxes. We will begin accepting contributions on Sunday, March 29.
What about the MORE Initiative?
The Every Neighbor campaign is the natural and logical next step of the journey we began in 2022 with the MORE Initiative.
Through the incredible faithfulness of our church family, the MORE Initiative served as "Phase 1" of our master plan—the construction of our new Worship Center. As that project successfully nears completion this summer, we are transitioning into "Phase 2," which we are calling Every Neighbor.
I am still fulfilling my MORE commitment. What should I do?
If you are currently working to fulfill a multi-year commitment to the MORE Initiative, we ask that you please continue to do so through the end of your commitment period. Your ongoing faithfulness is what has allowed us to reach this point debt-free!
Where can I see the timeline of progress of the new building?
We invite you to look back at the details of the MORE Initiative and see the amazing progress God has allowed from 2022–2026.