Since 2003, CLF has experienced the grace of God. We have received this by trusting and hoping in the finished work of Jesus Christ. We have experienced forgiveness of sin, restoration to God, the indwelling presence and power of the Holy Spirit, godly and gifted leaders, and more people coming to faith in Jesus and coming to our church. We are a church that has been built by the grace of God.
Because of this grace, we are now in a unique moment in CLF history. We have run out of room to grow in our buildings. Our sanctuary is too small, our staff offices are insufficient, and our gathering spaces fill up quickly. In short, we need a new building, so more people and future generations can experience the same grace that we have experienced.
The Gospel Legacy Initiative is a multi-phase, $14 million project for the construction of a new church building where future generations can hear and believe the gospel. This first phase aims to raise $3 million. Lord willing, this amount along with the $1.5 million already generously given will provide the necessary funds to get the structure built and enclosed (“dried-in”).
Q: HOW WILL THE PROJECT BE FUNDED?
A. The project will be funded entirely by donations to the CLF Building Fund.
Q: SHOULD I DIRECT MY REGULAR GIVING TO THE BUILDING FUND?
A: We encourage faithful support of the ongoing needs of the day-to-day ministry through regular giving. We are also asking each person to prayerfully consider how the Lord might lead them to give to the building project. We trust each person to make that decision according to their convictions and desire to give faithfully and generously.
Q: WHAT IS THE TIMELINE FOR CONSTRUCTION?
A: Lord willing and if the funds are available, we hope to break ground in the spring of 2026. We will build in phases as the funds become available and have a goal of completing construction by the summer of 2031 when our lease for Jacoby Auditorium expires.
Q: WILL WE TAKE ON DEBT, OR IS THIS A DEBT-FREE CAMPAIGN?
A: The elders are committed to building debt-free. We will build as the Lord provides and have no plans to take on debt for this project.
Q: WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE LAYOUT OF THE NEW BUILDING?
A: The new building will include a 675 seat sanctuary, a dedicated Children’s Ministry space, office space including a counseling center, classrooms/conference rooms and a small kitchen.
Q: HOW CAN I GIVE A NON-CASH GIFT? (ex: services, real estate, vehicles, stock)
A: If the Lord is leading you to give in this way, please email legacy@clfroseburg.com
