GATHERED GIVING
Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God, grow in Christ, and go on mission. To do that well, we must be good stewards of the resources God has given us, particularly our finances and our building.
Gathered Giving is Richland Creek’s all-in effort to invest in future ministry by paying down our debt and maintaining the wonderful meeting spaces we have.
Paying off our $5.7 million debt and providing for building maintenance, while not flashy or extravagant, are essential to our church’s long-term health.
GATHERED GIVING UPDATE, JUNE 2026
In 2023, our church launched a “gathered giving” initiative to support both our general budget—helping sustain daily ministry—and to pay down the debt from building our current facility. Through faithful generosity over the past two and a half years, we’ve reduced that debt from $5.7 million to under $4 million, including $800,000 in extra contributions, moving our projected payoff from 2040 to 2033. Thanks to additional generosity covering most building updates, every extra dollar has gone directly toward debt reduction. Today, we celebrate God’s faithfulness and your sacrifice, while setting new goals: to drop below $3 million by 2027 and, prayerfully, to be completely debt-free by 2030—freeing up more resources for missions, church planting, and ministry impact.
GATHERED GIVING UPDATE, MAY 2024
We've been on an incredible journey together over the past seven months! Through our 'Gathered Giving' initiative, we've raised over $400,000 - That's a huge milestone, bringing our debt down from $5.7 million to nearly below $5 million. Amazing, right? But that's not all! With your ongoing support, we're projected to pay off our loan by 2033, shaving off seven years from the original estimate. Your contributions truly matter and are making a significant impact. Thank you for being part of this journey with us! For full details please watch the video below:
GATHERED GIVING UPDATE, JANUARY 2024
Creek Family - Reflecting on our journey over the past year, we took a dedicated month last October to envision the future of Richland Creek Community Church. We introduced a mission statement that encapsulates our purpose: to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel.
One key focus has been addressing our church's financial obligations, particularly our $5.7 million debt. Since October, our community has rallied together through the Gathered Giving initiative, contributing over $350,000 towards this cause. The combined effort of various contributions has significantly reduced our debt to $5.3 million, demonstrating the impact of our shared commitment.
We celebrate these milestones not merely as financial achievements but as manifestations of the Lord's work within our community. Today, we encourage you to watch the accompanying video for a more in-depth explanation of our plan, the progress made, and the ongoing vision for Richland Creek. As we express gratitude for the Lord's blessings, we invite you to join us in prayer, thanking Him for His guidance and provision. Let's continue to uplift our church, its ministries, and each other in prayer as we navigate this exciting chapter together.