A house for every generation.
We're not building a bigger church. We're building room for the gospel to grow — for the kids in our nursery, the teenagers in our youth room, and the family next door who hasn't met Jesus yet.
Invest in future generations.
"We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done." Psalm 78:4
In 18 months we have gone from zero kids and youth to over forty. Families are finding us faster than we can disciple them. Our children's wing is full. Our youth room is bursting. This isn't growth for the glory of Ashe Alliance Church. This is making room — so that no child, no teenager, no family gets turned away from the gospel they were promised.
Jefferson is our Jerusalem, and this church is our base of operations. Right now, the answer to "who is God putting in front of us?" is children and young families. We're convinced the work of discipleship has to start there.
The Great Commission isn't a slogan — it's a three-fold command.
Every square foot of this expansion was designed to do one of those three things better.
Listen, watch, or read Pastor Nate's full sermon →Multi-generational.
A house big enough for the seven-year-old in nursery class, the fourteen-year-old in the youth room, and the grandparent who keeps showing up every Sunday morning faithful.
Mission-driven.
Not growth for growth's sake. Every additional square foot was chosen to *make, baptize, and teach* disciples better — for the people God is already bringing through our doors.
The room we have isn't enough.
In a year and a half, God has done something we couldn't have planned. Here's what that looks like in numbers.
Why we need this much space.
Square footage is just square footage. Here's what each kind of space actually makes possible for the work of discipleship.
The Children's Wing
Room for every kid to meet Jesus.
Today our children's wing is at capacity. Every kid we turn away is a kid who hears the gospel somewhere else, or not at all. The expansion adds 2,679 sq ft — four times our current space — with dedicated rooms for nursery, toddlers, preschool, K–3rd, and 4th–6th. Plus their own worship space, bathrooms, and a secure check-in.
The Youth Space
A place teenagers want to come back to.
The years between 11 and 18 decide most of the rest. We currently disciple our youth in 168 sq ft. The expansion takes that to 672 sq ft — four times the room for a generation that needs an anchor.
The Rooms We Already Have
Repurposed for the next chapter.
Here's the beautiful part: when our kids' ministry moves into the new wing, the rooms they used to fill don't sit empty — they become adult discipleship space. Life Groups, Bible studies, men's and women's gatherings, Paul-Timothy pairs — all of them finally have a home. One build, two ministries served.
The Sanctuary
Room to keep growing — and worship louder.
We're not expanding the lobby, but we are expanding the room where every Sunday happens. The sanctuary will gain about 40 more seats to keep up with the families God is bringing us — plus a wider stage that gives our worship ministry room to grow. Small expansion, real impact.
What we're actually building.
The concrete details — what each new space is and what it'll be used for.
Preschool Room
New dedicated preschool space — one that doesn't exist today.
Toddler Rooms
Back-to-back rooms sized for our youngest learners.
K–3rd Grade Classroom
A real classroom for the elementary kids — not a corner of the lobby.
4th–6th Grade Classroom
Their own room. Right next to the kids' worship space.
Kids' Worship Space
Worship space for kids that doesn't yet exist — finally.
Youth Space (4× larger)
From 168 to 672 sq ft. Room to actually disciple teenagers well.
Bathrooms & Check-in
Dedicated children's-wing bathrooms and secure check-in for parents.
Sanctuary Expansion
About 40 more seats and a wider stage to grow our worship ministry.
The three T's — Treasure, Time, and Talent.
Treasure makes the doors open. Time and talent make them mean something.
A beautiful empty building isn't a ministry. As we break ground, God is asking us to give not just our money — but our whole selves.
Give to build it.
Sacrificial financial giving — over and above your regular tithe — so the doors actually open. We're in the final six-month stretch.
Give nowPrepare your margin.
New space means new services, new groups, new opportunities. Margin doesn't appear when you need it — you build it now. Pray about what to say "no" to, so you can say "yes" later.
Discover your gifts.
A beautiful empty building isn't a ministry. Discover your spiritual gifts now — so when the doors open, you walk in already knowing where you fit.
Take the next stepPray first. Then give.
Stewardship isn't about money — it's about everything God has given us. Our prayer plan is a daily devotional designed to turn our focus toward the importance of being a faithful steward of all of it: time, talent, and treasure.
Take 5–10 minutes at the start of each week to think through that week's exercises, then return at the end to see what changed. Use the daily scriptures as a moment to listen. Pray over the topics in the prompt box. It's meant for individuals, families, or small groups — and to take just 10–20 minutes a day.
Don't be discouraged if you miss a day. Each day stands on its own.
Honest, transparent, and trusting God.
Here's the goal, the timeline, and how we're funding it.
Ground breaks.
Construction begins on the new wing.
The build.
Construction underway. Giving continues. We pray, prep, and serve.
Doors open.
The new space is ready. The work of discipleship steps into more room.
Funding Sources
The full picture.
A compact guide to the entire campaign — our history, ministry needs, expansion details, ways to give, and next steps. (Updated final-stretch version coming soon.)
DownloadHow we get there.
A roadmap showing possible giving levels and the number of givers needed at each one. (Updated for the six-month stretch coming soon.)
ViewQuestions we've heard.
If you don't see your question here, ask any elder or stop by the church office. We'd love to talk.
How did we decide we needed to expand?
The elders and church membership spent significant time praying and considering how AAC can faithfully fulfill the Great Commission in Ashe County. In 18 months we've gone from zero children to over forty, and our current space simply cannot hold what God is doing.
Only after we concluded that expanding wouldn't sacrifice ministry — but enhance it — did we move forward.
Why a separate Building Campaign instead of regular giving?
Weekly tithes and offerings fund weekly ministry — staff, missions, programs, operations — and they always will. A capital campaign asks something different: a sacrificial, over-and-above commitment to fund something that will outlive us.
We've been giving for two years now — we're in the last six-month stretch. We're not asking you to redirect what you already give. We're asking, "What might God be asking me to do in addition to that?"
What's the "mission of the commission," and how does this campaign serve it?
It's Jesus' charge in Matthew 28: go, make disciples — baptizing them and teaching them. At AAC we're convinced that begins right here in Ashe County, with the families God is bringing to our doors. This expansion gives us the room to actually do that work — to disciple every generation He puts in front of us.
What's the goal, and how much should I give?
The total project cost is $950,000. We're trusting God we'll reach it together. There's no expected per-person amount — after praying, every family decides their own commitment.
Our principle is equal sacrifice, not equal gifts. Each one does as God directs.
Can I give over time, and in forms other than cash?
Yes. Commitments can be honored as:
- Immediate cash gifts
- Weekly, monthly, or quarterly gifts during these final six months
- Non-cash assets — property, stocks, bonds, etc. (often significant tax advantages)
Talk to a committee member or your own tax advisor about which makes sense for your situation.
I already tithe to the General Budget — am I obligated to give more?
No. You're never obligated. But this campaign was designed so everyone can participate at some level — from a few dollars a week to much more. Only you and the Lord can decide what's right.
Can my family give as a single unit?
Yes. We strongly encourage involving your children — either in family-level conversation or in their own (smaller) individual commitment. Generosity is one of the most powerful things a child can learn at home.
How do I give now?
You can give in two ways:
- Cash or check — drop it in the Sunday offering or mail it to the church office
- Online — set up a weekly, monthly, or quarterly recurring gift via the giving portal, and select Building Campaign
Is my commitment private?
Yes. Only the total amount is reported to the congregation — never individual amounts. Only the administrative assistant sees the names — no one in church leadership does.
We ask for your name purely for practical reasons: clarity if there's any confusion, accurate financial planning, and reminders for anyone who misplaces their copy. Your commitment is between you and God.
What if I fall behind, or need to revise my commitment?
We will never pursue you for a commitment. This is a voluntary act of worship — not a debt. If your circumstances change, just let the church office know in writing so we can update projections. God knows your heart.
Pledge your funds. Prepare your hands.
This building won't disciple anyone. People will. Whether God is asking you to give of your treasure, your time, or both — start now.