3. Why relocate and grow larger rather than multiply and plant other churches?

    Planting churches remains a desire of the RBC leadership, but we desire to see churches planted in geographical areas where there is a lack of existing, like-minded churches. RBC is already a mega-church by modern standards. We believe the ministry resources we have will best be used through expansion rather than dividing up our staff and ministry volunteers to begin new works. Even if RBC were to remain close to its current size, the facilities we have are not conducive to the kind of ministry we desire for the future of RBC.

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?