What is Arise & Tell?
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“That the next generation might know them, the children yet unborn,
and arise and tell them to their children.”
God’s Word tells us: “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” For Stevens Street Baptist Church, it is time to build. This season has been on our horizon for a long time. The need for: 1) safe/adequate space for our children, 2) more space in our foyers and hallways, and 3) updated and expanded space for adult Life Groups, are needs we must not ignore. Now is the opportune time for us to take action so that the legacy of Stevens Street Baptist Church will continue with future generations. We do this for God’s glory, not our own. This building project is a necessary step as we walk with Jesus and pursue His mission.
Our vision is for future generations to Arise & Tell the wondrous deeds of the Lord to generations yet to come. Arise and Tell is the name chosen for our stewardship campaign because it captures a vision from scripture (Psalm 78) that sees beyond brick and mortar. Arise and Tell is a vision for people. Specifically, it is a vision for people who have yet to be born to attend Stevens Street, hear about Jesus, and raised up to be witnesses for Christ.
- Pastor Scott
“This capital campaign means that we can invite more families with young children and have them feel welcome, because our space is not overflowing or haphazard. Families that feel like their children are secure and in safe spaces are more likely to return.”
What does this building accomplish?
New 1st Floor Preschool Area
12 classrooms (increases capacity by 40%)
Secure entry with check-in
Jack & Jill Bathrooms
New 2nd Floor Kids Area
8 classrooms (increases capacity by 50%)
Secure entry with check-in
2,700 sq. ft. assembly area
Expanded foyer and main entrance
Approximately 5 times as large as the current foyer
Adult Life Group rooms
Will occupy current preschool & kids space, creating a surplus of rooms and bringing adult groups into one building
“Almost 20 years ago when we walked through the doors of Stevens Street Baptist Church, we felt the presence of the Holy Spirit. We know this church seeks the will of God first and foremost. We feel at home in this church and feel God’s love pressing out through the hearts of so many people. It is a joy to serve the Lord here.”