Built on Truth

Lead times for construction projects in Dallas vary, so it is impossible to say exactly when construction will begin. First, the Planning Committee will work alongside the architects to complete design and development in order to produce construction documents for permitting. The estimated time for this step is seven to nine months. Once construction begins, it is estimated the project will take approximately 15 months to complete. Our hope is to open the doors to the new Biblical Education Building in late 2027.

Once the facilities master plan was complete, we asked the architects to give us a phased approach to implementing the plan without displacing or requiring any of our current ministry to cease while expanding or renovating our facilities. Based on their recommendation, the first step in implementing our master plan is the focus of Built on Truth. It is the foundational step. It assures us that our current ministries will not be displaced while we grow and build.

We are excited that this new building will expand our footprint and ministry opportunity on Sunday mornings and beyond (e.g., added classes, conferences, outside ministries, partnerships with DTS, etc.) that we are currently unable to host due to space and functional limitations.

In the planning process, the allocation and location of ministry spaces was strategically chosen in order to meet the needs identified for projected growth in our ministries. Only utilizing the vacated space would fall short of our projected needs and would require another new building project later.

We are not looking at the short-term, but rather the long-term. This master plan assures that Grace Bible Church will have adequate facilities and spaces to continue our ministries both now and long into the future. Grace Kids will be able to reclaim shared spaces and expand possibilities for serving our youngest Bible learners. Grace Students would have dedicated space instead of overlapping with all other ministries. Our administrative offices would be sufficient to centralize our staff and add places to collaborate.

Through gifts given by Grace attendees. We are aiming to have the full $7.7 million raised over the next three years. Currently, Grace has no indebtedness and ended 2025 in a strong financial position.

Historically, Grace borrowed money to help fund construction of the current sanctuary. Our Elder board has tracked the total commitments since the campaign began and prayerfully decided to borrow up to $2.5 million to ensure we have the resources to fully fund Built on Truth.

Your commitment to Built on Truth should be an amount that God leads you to give over and above your regular giving. We must remain faithful to our regular giving to the General & Missions Fund so that day-to-day ministry can continue.

Based on growth projections, we are expecting new attendees and givers to help cover new operating and maintenance costs associated with expanding facilities. We have seen steady growth that supports these projections.

Built on Truth is a maximum three-year commitment. During this campaign, you will be given an opportunity to complete a commitment card.

The overall cost of the master plan is difficult to estimate at this time. It was created in conjunction with OmniPlan to account for church growth and is a vision for how we want the campus to look in 10-20 years. Grace Bible Church Leadership are committed to wise stewardship and prayerful planning as we move forward with each phase.

Absolutely not. Only the total of all commitments received will be announced. In keeping with our giving policy, your contribution will only be known by our accountant.

Absolutely not. Each member will be expected to give what God leads them to give because they are a part of the body. Not equal gifts, but equal sacrifice will be asked of all. We know that where God leads, He will provide. We are not planning to make any further asks to give during this phase unless we are projecting to be short of the giving goal.