A building campaign designed to better equip GBC to make and grow disciples.
Pledged Total: $2,024,000
The Vision
"Arise, shine, for your light has come,
and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you."
Isaiah 60:1
Isaiah 60 describes a dark world under the grip of sin and death. But there is hope! The glorious light of the gospel of Jesus Christ dawns with hope and forgiveness. Today, that light shines through ordinary people, empowered by the Spirit who arise in Christ-following local churches, like Grace Bible Church.
For more than 40 years Grace Bible Church has been making disciples through a faithful witness to His Word. God has also nurtured our love for our neighbors as He calls us to arise and reflect His glory by loving and serving them.
and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you."
Isaiah 60:1
Isaiah 60 describes a dark world under the grip of sin and death. But there is hope! The glorious light of the gospel of Jesus Christ dawns with hope and forgiveness. Today, that light shines through ordinary people, empowered by the Spirit who arise in Christ-following local churches, like Grace Bible Church.
For more than 40 years Grace Bible Church has been making disciples through a faithful witness to His Word. God has also nurtured our love for our neighbors as He calls us to arise and reflect His glory by loving and serving them.
Testimonies
Opportunities
Arise & Shine is a building campaign designed to better equip GBC to make and grow disciples in our community, among the next generation, and with an eye toward future generations – so that the good news of Jesus Christ continues to shine through us in Lorton, northern Virginia, and the world.
Sunday Morning Services
Sunday morning worship services are often crowded, causing challenges for welcoming new attendees.
Children's Spaces
Children’s Ministry classrooms have been near capacity in the past and will continue to grow.
Adult Education Spaces
There is no adult classroom space on Sunday mornings for a new believer’s class or other studies.
Additional Space
During weekday school hours there is not an inch of space left for additional counseling, Bible studies, or outreach ministries like ESL.
Logos Classical Academy
Logos Classical Academy will be at capacity this fall with more than 100 students.
Participate
During Arise & Shine, we are asking you to:
➤ Pray Boldly – We start here, bowing before our mighty God and seeking Him in prayer. The One who has poured out His power and glory calls us to ask Him for wisdom and help.
➤ Commit Joyfully – It’s a joy for us to commit to this vision together, as God’s family. May the Lord help us engage as a body of believers who grow in love and service for our community.
➤ Participate Generously – We are called to be good stewards of all that God has entrusted to us. Would you ask how He would use your time, treasure, and talents for the spread of His glorious Kingdom?
➤ Pray Boldly – We start here, bowing before our mighty God and seeking Him in prayer. The One who has poured out His power and glory calls us to ask Him for wisdom and help.
➤ Commit Joyfully – It’s a joy for us to commit to this vision together, as God’s family. May the Lord help us engage as a body of believers who grow in love and service for our community.
➤ Participate Generously – We are called to be good stewards of all that God has entrusted to us. Would you ask how He would use your time, treasure, and talents for the spread of His glorious Kingdom?
Building Goals
Stepping up to the opportunity to shine the light of Christ through these goals:
Financial Goals
The cost to achieve this vision is estimated at $5.7 million.
Target Goal
Over 36 months
$2,500,000
The chart below illustrates the type of financial commitments we believe it will take to make our campaign goal of $2,500,000.
Financial gifts to the campaign are over and above your regular giving to our church.
$2,500,000
The chart below illustrates the type of financial commitments we believe it will take to make our campaign goal of $2,500,000.
Financial gifts to the campaign are over and above your regular giving to our church.
FAQs
What is the financial goal of this initiative?
Our goal is to raise $2.5 million over a 36-month period, and raising this amount of money will take God’s grace working through the whole Grace Bible Church family.
When will we be asked to make our commitment?
Commitment Sunday is May 21, 2023.
When will this initiative begin and end?
The Arise & Shine initiative will begin April 2023 and continue through April 2026.
Are my gifts “over and above” my regular giving?
Yes. Your participation in the Arise & Shine initiative is over and above your regular and year-end giving to Grace Bible Church.
What will take place on Commitment Sunday?
On Commitment Sunday we will worship, celebrate, and pray over what God has planned for the coming years at Grace Bible Church. We will ask our entire churchto participate by committing to give financially to the Arise & Shine initiative. We ask that everyone submit their Commitment Card on this day at the end of our worship gathering.
Can my gift involve stocks or other assets in addition to cash?
Absolutely. If this is the case, please email bob@gbclorton.org for further assistance.
Can financial commitments be changed if necessary?
Absolutely. We understand that life circumstances can alter our ability to give generously in negative and positive ways. If you need to change your commitment, please email bob@gbclorton.org.