We’re excited! We are entering a very important time in the life of RBBC. God has given us a vision to rebuild our worship center on the upper campus. We long to bring together scores of people who will Gather, Grow, Give and Go! Your participation in the Touched by Fire campaign is critical!
It’s understandable that you would have several questions about our vision and this campaign. We’ve done our best to anticipate them and give helpful answers. Our prayer is that this sheet will help you catch this vision and ignite your heart to make a sacrificial gift through the Touched by Fire campaign.
Yours for the Cause,
It’s understandable that you would have several questions about our vision and this campaign. We’ve done our best to anticipate them and give helpful answers. Our prayer is that this sheet will help you catch this vision and ignite your heart to make a sacrificial gift through the Touched by Fire campaign.
Yours for the Cause,
Dan Maxton, Lead Pastor
Jon Watters, Director
Jennifer Homan, Co-Director
Terry Rugg, Co-Director
What is Stewardship Enrichment and what can it mean to me?
Stewardship Enrichment is a design using God’s blueprint. It scripturally engages the hearts and minds of God’s people and creates an environment in which individuals can embark upon a spiritual adventure. We’ll be seeking God’s will for our lives personally in order to accomplish God’s will for our church. The end results go far beyond money because we will all grow spiritually through this process. This leads to God accomplishing great things using the family members and friends of Rancho Bernardo Baptist Church.
What is the purpose of Touched by Fire?
Touched by Fire launches Rancho Bernardo Baptist Church into its next era of ministry. Since the wildfires touched our campus on October 22, 2007, God has launched us on a new trajectory. He has given us a new, compelling vision to rebuild our upper campus facility that brings together 700 adults, children and students who will GATHER for worship, GROW to maturity, GIVE to serve and GO reproduce. Included in our vision is a desire to upgrade the Day Care Center facilities and retire the church debt. The Touched by Fire campaign is a call to prayer and spiritual renewal for everyone connected with RBBC. The purpose of this campaign is to fund this vision so that we can lead people into a life-changing, growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Our dream is to become an integral part of God’s plan to transform North County into a community where lives change, leaders thrive, and churches start everywhere. Rancho Bernardo Baptist Church will be a place where people lovingly give by serving the Lord as He leads us. All this equips us to confidently go out into the local and global community to multiply followers of Christ.
How much will it cost?
The scope of the project includes:
· $2.1M to renovate the upper campus structure.
· $300K to replace the contents of upper campus.
· $300K to relocate children’s ministries to the upper campus.
· $50K to renovate & upgrade the landscaping.
· $50K to improve the lower campus facilities.
· $450K to retire the remaining church debt.
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$3.25M is the total cost
· We have $1.5M in assets from our insurance settlement and large gifts.
· The gap between the project cost and the assets we have is $1.75M.
Will we have to borrow money?
We remain committed to funding the vision without taking out a long-term loan. However, we will take out a line of credit in anticipation of pledges coming in at various stages of the project. We will not take out a loan to retire the church debt.
What is Stewardship Enrichment and what can it mean to me?
Stewardship Enrichment is a design using God’s blueprint. It scripturally engages the hearts and minds of God’s people and creates an environment in which individuals can embark upon a spiritual adventure. We’ll be seeking God’s will for our lives personally in order to accomplish God’s will for our church. The end results go far beyond money because we will all grow spiritually through this process. This leads to God accomplishing great things using the family members and friends of Rancho Bernardo Baptist Church.
What is the purpose of Touched by Fire?
Touched by Fire launches Rancho Bernardo Baptist Church into its next era of ministry. Since the wildfires touched our campus on October 22, 2007, God has launched us on a new trajectory. He has given us a new, compelling vision to rebuild our upper campus facility that brings together 700 adults, children and students who will GATHER for worship, GROW to maturity, GIVE to serve and GO reproduce. Included in our vision is a desire to upgrade the Day Care Center facilities and retire the church debt. The Touched by Fire campaign is a call to prayer and spiritual renewal for everyone connected with RBBC. The purpose of this campaign is to fund this vision so that we can lead people into a life-changing, growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Our dream is to become an integral part of God’s plan to transform North County into a community where lives change, leaders thrive, and churches start everywhere. Rancho Bernardo Baptist Church will be a place where people lovingly give by serving the Lord as He leads us. All this equips us to confidently go out into the local and global community to multiply followers of Christ.
How much will it cost?
The scope of the project includes:
· $2.1M to renovate the upper campus structure.
· $300K to replace the contents of upper campus.
· $300K to relocate children’s ministries to the upper campus.
· $50K to renovate & upgrade the landscaping.
· $50K to improve the lower campus facilities.
· $450K to retire the remaining church debt.
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$3.25M is the total cost
· We have $1.5M in assets from our insurance settlement and large gifts.
· The gap between the project cost and the assets we have is $1.75M.
Will we have to borrow money?
We remain committed to funding the vision without taking out a long-term loan. However, we will take out a line of credit in anticipation of pledges coming in at various stages of the project. We will not take out a loan to retire the church debt.
When will construction begin and when is the anticipated completion date?
· Complete construction docs by March 2009.
· Break ground May/June 2009.
· Construction lasts 6 months.
· Move in November/December 2009.
How can I get additional information?
Everyone will receive information about the Touched by Fire campaign through newsletters, daily devotionals, regular updates to the church website, and “HIS” Meetings (Home Information Sessions). Please feel free to contact any of the elders or members of the Touched by Fire steering committee with questions you have now or in the future.
Note: If you are not a regular attender of RBBC and would like to receive our updates via our e-newsletter or by mail, you are welcome to do that! Please let us know how to reach you (email and/or regular mail) by sending your contact info to info@rbbclife.com and note in the subject line "Please add me to TBF lists".
Why is it important that everyone participates in the campaign?
Scripture gives insight that God is pleased when we, as one body, are united in Christ. It is important that each one of us seek God’s will personally. The widow’s offering in the Gospel of Luke 21 teaches us that no gift goes unnoticed by God. And the Apostle Paul teaches us in 2 Corinthians 9 that God loves a cheerful giver.
Why is it important that everyone participates in the campaign?
Scripture gives insight that God is pleased when we, as one body, are united in Christ. It is important that each one of us seek God’s will personally. The widow’s offering in the Gospel of Luke 21 teaches us that no gift goes unnoticed by God. And the Apostle Paul teaches us in 2 Corinthians 9 that God loves a cheerful giver.
God has an individual, specific plan for each one of us, discerned only by individual prayers and participation. This is your opportunity to be part of a corporate effort to help bring the people of our community into an intimate relationship with God. Unique blessings are reserved for those who discover God’s will in this effort and take a step of faith to participate. God’s will for Rancho Bernardo Baptist Church can be accomplished when all of us take this step together.
How will I know how much to give?
First, pray that God would lead you in discerning that amount. He will help you balance generosity with good stewardship of your assets. Second, give yourself permission to do what God leads you to do. Your giving may necessitate giving up something in order to give what you have decided. Be prepared to follow God’s leading in this area of your life. The church will not visit you or give you any guidelines for a suggested amount. It is strictly between you and God.
Should my Touched by Fire commitment affect my regular giving?
Please continue to maintain your regular tithes and offerings throughout the campaign. Your Touched by Fire commitment should be above and beyond your normal giving, so that Rancho Bernardo Baptist Church’s operating budget for ministries will continue to be properly funded throughout this effort.
Can assets other than cash be given?
Yes. Some people may choose to give gifts in the form of stocks, bonds, real estate, insurance cash value, mutual funds, etc.
How will I give my commitment?
Most commitments will be given over the three-year period beginning April 2009 through March 2012. Gifts can be made in whatever time increments works best for you, (weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annually). Preferably, write separate checks for your regular offerings and your Touched by Fire commitment. Simply make a note on the memo line regarding the purpose of each check. We are currently researching online giving options to offer very soon.
How will I know how much to give?
First, pray that God would lead you in discerning that amount. He will help you balance generosity with good stewardship of your assets. Second, give yourself permission to do what God leads you to do. Your giving may necessitate giving up something in order to give what you have decided. Be prepared to follow God’s leading in this area of your life. The church will not visit you or give you any guidelines for a suggested amount. It is strictly between you and God.
Should my Touched by Fire commitment affect my regular giving?
Please continue to maintain your regular tithes and offerings throughout the campaign. Your Touched by Fire commitment should be above and beyond your normal giving, so that Rancho Bernardo Baptist Church’s operating budget for ministries will continue to be properly funded throughout this effort.
Can assets other than cash be given?
Yes. Some people may choose to give gifts in the form of stocks, bonds, real estate, insurance cash value, mutual funds, etc.
How will I give my commitment?
Most commitments will be given over the three-year period beginning April 2009 through March 2012. Gifts can be made in whatever time increments works best for you, (weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annually). Preferably, write separate checks for your regular offerings and your Touched by Fire commitment. Simply make a note on the memo line regarding the purpose of each check. We are currently researching online giving options to offer very soon.
Will my commitment be made public?
By no means! Whatever you commit is between you and God. The only amount to be announced publicly will be the combined total.
When and where will we make our commitments?
All commitment cards will be mailed to your home. Based on the model David gives us in 1 Chronicles 29:6, the leaders of Rancho Bernardo Baptist Church will make their commitments on March 22. Everyone will be invited to make their three-year commitment on March 29. This commitment is between you and the Lord. Just do what God has put on your heart.
Thanks for stopping by today and if you would prefer a PDF copy of this fact sheet e-mailed to you, just email us at info@rbbclife.com and in the subject line write "TBF Fact Sheet Request" and we'll get one out to you.
RBBC Blog Team
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