Questions & Answers

Why are renovations needed?

Our current facility plan is outdated, logistically confusing, and challenging. Kids meet in a 1960’s “A-Frame” building. Students ride buses to an isolated campus. Senior adults struggle with accessibility. Guests look for inviting environments, clear layouts, and open, common gathering spaces to connect with others. Each person matters to us and to God, and our facilities need to reflect how we value each person. This project will be a transformational, generational commitment to facilities and ministry for changed lives. 

Aren’t our facilities good enough?

The answer depends on whom you ask. Parents of disabled elementary children must carry child and wheelchair to the third floor to attend Kids’ worship. Senior adults and disabled people struggle with steep stairs, elevators, and parking. Many guests say they love how we love their kids, yet do not return, due in part to older facilities and the lengthy time it takes to drop off kids. Facilities are not the only solution, but our present buildings make it increasingly difficult to demonstrate a commitment to people of all ages, especially young families. 

What about Student Ministry?

Students remain a high priority. The north side of the new building will be designed primarily for students (although also multi-purpose) with space for enclosed worship, small groups, basketball, gaming, and places to hang out. 

Why sell Campus West?

The main reason is ministry—to unite the whole family in one campus. We want students to be a part of the church as a whole, not isolated. Selling it will help pay for the Students/Kids building. Campus West is underutilized, expensive to maintain, and in need of repairs. If we keep Campus West, we still need to invest in Kids’ facilities, despite having 300,000 square feet on the Euless side. As one long-term member put it, “God often provides double blessings. I believe that God blessed us with the purchase and use of Campus West for many great years, and I believe that He will bless us again with its sale to help our ministries and fund more effective facilities.”

How does the immediate project relate to the master plan?

The master plan is a transformational, generational commitment to facilities and ministry for changed lives. This project is a portion of the master plan. It is not a quick fix, but the ECT believes it maximizes growth ability for future decades in the most cost-effective manner possible.

What is the transition plan?

Transition plans are being formed for worship and each connection class. For example, Kids will temporarily go to the old Pre-K/K area. Students will stay at Campus West as long as available during construction. Senior adults will be on the first floor. Some adult classes will shuffle or be asked to consider temporary alternatives to save transition-only costs.

What happens to 6 Stones?

Our church loves 6 Stones. We launched it ten years ago, and also helped it transition to what it is now—an independent ministry supported by a large coalition of churches, businesses, government agencies, and community leaders. Pastor John has been meeting with 6 Stones’ Board to discuss possible next steps and how we can help. We believe God will continue to provide for this great ministry with the help of our people and the 6 Stones’ coalition. As Pastor John often says, “Where God guides, He provides.”

When will we start?

Construction will likely begin in mid-2020 and be completed near year end 2021.

What is our growth plan now?

We’ve set aggressive goals for inviting people and clarified the process by which guests take their next step. Each age-group ministry has a plan to invite more to Cross City by focusing on specific untapped opportunities and geographic areas. Our pastor is also challenging each member to have “Kingdom Conversations,” which consist of an invite to attend our church or to trust Christ. In short, we’re intently focused on reaching more and making it easier for them to “stick.” 

If needed, how will we pay debt?

Our prayerful goal is that long-term debt will be unnecessary. Should it be required, there are several possible approaches. Among the ideas are a one-time offering, using budget funds, or, if necessary, a second campaign. The goal will be to limit any remaining debt repayment to 5 years.