2. Other than increased size and fewer worship services, what significant changes will occur in the scope and kind of ministries our church will do in the new, relocated facility?
A primary goal in relocating to a larger facility is the ability it will give to ministries that we do not presently have. We want families to be able to worship together where parents and older children can attend a worship service together as well as both attend ministries such as Adult Bible Fellowships and Youth Ministry activities at the same geographical location. Children’s ministries would consist of separate Sunday School and Children’s Church activities. Families will not have to drive between facilities on a Sunday morning between the three geographical locations where ministry occurs presently.
The new facility will also accommodate new and important dimensions to current ministries. One important need that the new facility will accomplish is space to mingle and fellowship before and after services. No longer will there be the need to urge people to empty the sanctuary for the next service and find no place to “meet and greet.” A generously sized foyer is a key aspect of the new building. Additionally, there will be a variety of rooms available for differing size ministries. The auditorium will be conducive to production outreach events like Conversations, only with more room and better lighting and sound. There will be a medium-size room that would serve as a seminar facility or perhaps a wedding chapel. The expanded facility would house a number of new and expanded ministries that we desire, including Adult Bible Fellowships on Sunday mornings, a counseling center, food bank storage/distribution, etc.
1. Relocation has been “low key” for the past few years. Why the delay and why does the leadership think that now is the time to move ahead?
2. Other than increased size and fewer worship services, what significant changes will occur in the scope and kind of ministries our church will do in the new, relocated facility?
3. Why relocate and grow larger rather than multiply and plant other churches?
4. Doesn’t the move to Dulles go against God’s raising up of this church to be a witness and ministry to the Reston area?
5. What will become of the current church property? Will some element of ministry of Reston Bible Church remain on the property?
6. How will the next effort to raise awareness and funds be different from the last time? What lessons were learned and what mistakes will be avoided?
7. What will be the approach in challenging the congregation regarding giving?
8. What will be our posture towards debt and what about the position that debt is bad, unscriptural, or “just not for RBC”?
9. What about Mike retiring?
10. What will be the sequence of what the congregation will see and hear over the next few months?
11. How can I help?
12. How can I get more information and provide my input?