BUILT ON THE ROCK CAMPAIGN

What Is the Built on the Rock Campaign?

A lot of work has been done over the past 2+ years as we have looked at the next steps of the Campus Master Plan and what the needs are within our ministry campus. In recent months we have been discussing a new ministry expansion campaign called Built on the Rock. When it became clear that we may not be able to complete everything that was originally proposed as part of this campaign (Church, School, Faith Haven and the 6th Avenue properties), we received feedback from the congregation, and the overwhelming message was that we need to focus Built on the Rock towards the school expansion.

With the success of the completion of the new ECC building in 2013, the opportunities provided with School Choice, and the ever-shifting educational environment, the school enrollment has grown from 151 in 2013 to 268 today, a 77% increase. To support that growth, and the growth that will continue to funnel in from the ECC and the community, two classrooms are required for each grade, which could maximize student capacity at 324. School leaders and staff have done an incredible job utilizing every square inch of the school, but today we are out of room and need to act to foster an environment that the students and staff deserve. We are blessed to share the love of Christ with these children and the St. John’s Built on the Rock ministry expansion is focused on addressing this opportunity that God has provided.

Built on the Rock is set to launch in January of 2026, focusing primarily on a school expansion. The building committee is currently working diligently with our construction partners on a new proposal addressing the specific needs of the school.