We are unable to grow to a size of church which can sustain further staff, expanding ministries or new ministries. Without a growing membership, we cannot train and resource teams to plant or revitalise. We literally can’t fit more people in on a Sunday!
We need a home to help us have a bigger impact for the city. Our lack of ownership limits our investment in our spaces, equipment, furniture, signage, and it weakens our sense of identity. The temporary and split site setup means our spaces aren’t as visible, inviting or functional as we’d like. It creates a fragmented church experience and weakens our identity.
As renters, not residents, we’re at risk of needing to find a new venue. We could not have somewhere to meet on very short notice with no other viable alternatives in the city. Being renters not home owners is frustratingly limiting and inefficient.