A OME FOR JOY

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A Home for Joy in the Heart of Our City

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ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN

A Home for Joy

When we made the choice to move downtown, our decision was soaked in prayer and a long season of seeking God’s direction for our future. We felt a sense of call to further our mission in this strategic location. The energy and life in the heart of our city creates new opportunities for engaging our community, and we are committed to invest our lives in this exciting mission. To that end, our A HOME FOR JOY capital campaign will help to propel our ministry for years to come as we seek to reach new people with the gospel and grow together as followers of Jesus.

Your faithfulness, generosity, and joy have gotten us to this point. A few dozen people raised $70,000 in 2014 when we planted this church. In the fall of 2020, a couple hundred people raised $550,000 to put a down payment on the property we now call home. We took another big step of faith to raise $1,250,000 to build out this space. Now, it’s time to do it again.

OUR OPPORTUNITY

What if we created more great spaces to welcome more new faces to Redemption?

A frequent comment we hear from visitors is, “What are you going to do when you grow?” We love our location and we love our building—both are amazing provisions of God for Redemption Church, and both are attractive to the people in our area. Since we moved into our building in October 2023, we've seen about 80% growth in the number of attenders at Redemption Church.

So, we must also recognize that our land and meeting spaces are somewhat limited in our current setup. As we continue to see new faces at Redemption, we want to create more spaces for many to find a place to connect and a part to play in our community.

NEW CLASSROOMS FOR KIDS & MORE

More Spaces for Learning

Kids and students are a vital part of our church family. We knew when we moved into this building that our tightest space would be in Kids. We are at capacity in our kids' classrooms (ask anyone serving in Kids Ministry!).

Our campaign will provide a new building nearly tripling our classroom space. These classrooms would remain flexible spaces providing us more growth for students, marriage groups, equip classes, and more.

IMPROVED INDOOR & OUTDOOR SPACES

More Spaces for Connecting

Our downtown location puts us in the center of our community — both where people live & where people gather from all around the area. We want to bring people together to experience new life at Redemption. When we completed our initial construction of our building, high costs forced us to trim some inviting elements out of our original design.

We want to complete those plans which include outdoor gathering spaces and amenities, a stage for the worship center to improve line of sight, an LED screen for better visuals in worship, new chairs, and more.

PURCHASING ADJACENT PROPERTIES

More Spaces for the Future

We love our downtown location, but we recognize that it comes with both challenges and opportunities as we seek to add new people to our church family. We would like to secure our future in downtown Edmond through the purchase of adjacent properties which allow for future development and growth as a church.

We want our church’s mission to thrive for decades to come so that future generations know the joy of the gospel.

OUR PROMISE

"The Home for Joy Campaign will provide our church with more inviting, joy-filled spaces for new faces to find deep, meaningful life in Christ."

KEY DATES

Dates to Know

9 March

Campaign Begins

16 March

3rd Monday Prayer

30 March

Prayer & Worship Sunday

6 April

Commitment Sunday

27 April

Celebration Announcement

Our campaign is all about creating ways to introduce people to Jesus and help them grow as his followers.

FAQ

Answers to your Questions

What is the timeline for construction?

This is still to be determined, but likely about six months once we break ground. We are working with our architect on plans, and we’ve already begun informal initial meetings with the city. We’ve been told that it would be best to do all the construction at once, under the supervision of a single construction manager, which will help with efficiency and cost as well as allowing us to do everything in one city permitting process. If we do not have all of the cash in hand, we might need to split this into multiple projects which may add some cost and time.

What is the timeline for construction?

This is still to be determined, but likely about six months once we break ground. We are working with our architect on plans, and we’ve already begun informal initial meetings with the city. We’ve been told that it would be best to do all the construction at once, under the supervision of a single construction manager, which will help with efficiency and cost as well as allowing us to do everything in one city permitting process. If we do not have all of the cash in hand, we might need to split this into multiple projects which may add some cost and time.

What is the timeline for construction?

This is still to be determined, but likely about six months once we break ground. We are working with our architect on plans, and we’ve already begun informal initial meetings with the city. We’ve been told that it would be best to do all the construction at once, under the supervision of a single construction manager, which will help with efficiency and cost as well as allowing us to do everything in one city permitting process. If we do not have all of the cash in hand, we might need to split this into multiple projects which may add some cost and time.

What is the cost of the new building, and what will this provide for us?

The new building will cost around $5-600,000. This building will add 4-6 additional classrooms that will meet an immediate need for Kids classrooms on Sundays as well as for Student and Adult groups, classes, and meeting spaces. The building will include bathroom facilities and some storage as well. Costs are our best guess at this time but will vary based on final design elements and material costs.

What is the cost for completing construction on our current building, and what will this provide for us?

Our best guess is that completing our current building will cost around $250,000-300,000. Improvements to the building will include inviting outdoor gathering spaces and amenities, a stage for the worship center to improve line of sight, an LED screen for better visuals in worship, new chairs, and more. We are currently working with a design team and several specialists to develop a more detailed plan, at which time we will have more clarity on costs.

What is the timeline and cost for the purchase of adjacent properties?

In our planning, this is the most difficult item to determine because of the high number of variables: what properties will be available? When? At what price? Properties in downtown Edmond tend to sell fast, so we would like to have funds available to move very quickly when the right opportunities arise. Ideally, we would have $1,000,000-$1,500,000 in savings available for this purpose.

What future development do we envision for our church buildings?

Until we have a clearer picture of our footprint, it’s hard to develop a master plan for future buildings. If we are able to secure adjacent properties, that adds significantly to our possibilities for future development. We would certainly like to increase our seating capacity for worship services either through expanding our current space or building a new worship center. We envision adding space for students, kids, adult classes and groups, staff offices, etc. We will also likely need room for more parking spaces in the future.

What are our current finances and debt remaining?

We currently have $158,203 in cash reserves in our General Fund and $72,996 in our Home Fund. Fiscal year-to-date expenses have been $482,638 and giving has been $488,690. We currently have two loans with balances of $1,613,270 and $735,550. [Numbers provided as of Feb 28, 2025]

Will additional debt be taken on with this project?

Our strong preference is not to take on additional debt at this time. There is a possibility of a bridge loan in the short term to assist with timing if needed, but we will try to avoid this. One other possibility is that we would pay off one of our existing loans in full and take out a new loan for purchase of adjacent properties. But our desire is not to increase our mortgage payments if possible.

What happens if we don’t get all of the money?

There are some projects that can be completed without the entire $2,000,000. Our first priority is the classroom building, so we will likely move forward on that project as soon as enough funds are available. Ideally, we would build the classroom building while we are also doing the other upgrades to our current building (pergolas, outdoor amenities, stage, etc), but if we don’t have funds to cover both at the same time, we would defer the upgrades to the current building until those funds are available.

Can I donate assets like stock, house, car, etc directly to the church? What tax benefits exist from donating assets?

Yes, you can donate assets like stocks, real estate, vehicles, and more directly to the church. Such donations may provide tax benefits including avoiding capital gains tax on appreciated assets and potentially claiming a charitable deduction for the full fair market value on your tax return. Please consult your tax or financial advisor for details as each person’s situation is unique.

NEW CLASSROOMS FOR KIDS & MORE

More Spaces for Learning

IMPROVED INDOOR & OUTDOOR SPACES

More Spaces for Connecting

PURCHASING ADJACENT PROPERTIES

More Spaces for the Future

KEY DATES

Dates to Know

9

March

Campaign Begins

Campaign Begins

16

March

3rd Monday Prayer

3rd Monday Prayer

30

March

Prayer & Worship Sunday

Prayer & Worship Sunday

6

April

Commitment Sunday

Commitment Sunday

27

April

Celebration Announcement

Celebration Announcement

FAQ

Answers to your Questions

Answers to your Questions

What is the timeline for construction?

What is the timeline for construction?

What is the timeline for construction?

What is the cost of the new building, and what will this provide for us?

What is the cost of the new building, and what will this provide for us?

What is the cost of the new building, and what will this provide for us?

What is the cost for completing construction on our current building, and what will this provide for us?

What is the cost for completing construction on our current building, and what will this provide for us?

What is the cost for completing construction on our current building, and what will this provide for us?

What is the timeline and cost for the purchase of adjacent properties?

What is the timeline and cost for the purchase of adjacent properties?

What is the timeline and cost for the purchase of adjacent properties?

What future development do we envision for our church buildings?

What future development do we envision for our church buildings?

What future development do we envision for our church buildings?

What are our current finances and debt remaining?

What are our current finances and debt remaining?

What are our current finances and debt remaining?

We currently have $158,203 in cash reserves in our General Fund and $72,996 in our Home Fund. Fiscal year-to-date expenses have been $482,638 and giving has been $488,690. We currently have two loans with balances of $1,613,270 and $735,550. [Numbers provided as of Feb 28, 2025]

Will additional debt be taken on with this project?

Will additional debt be taken on with this project?

Will additional debt be taken on with this project?

What happens if we don’t get all of the money?

What happens if we don’t get all of the money?

What happens if we don’t get all of the money?

Can I donate assets like stock, house, car, etc directly to the church? What tax benefits exist from donating assets?

Can I donate assets like stock, house, car, etc directly to the church? What tax benefits exist from donating assets?

Can I donate assets like stock, house, car, etc directly to the church? What tax benefits exist from donating assets?

For more information about donating these items, email Chace Ifland at chace.ifland@redemptionedmond.com

I have a question, idea, or suggestion. Who can I talk to?

I have a question, idea, or suggestion. Who can I talk to?

I have a question, idea, or suggestion. Who can I talk to?

You can email questions to elders@redemptionedmond.com or send a text to (405) 920-3239.

For more information about donating these items, email Chace Ifland at
chace.ifland@redemptionedmond.com