"build my house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be honored,” says the Lord. - HagGai 1:8
Entire Building Expansion
sanctuary Expansion
Brand new children's ministry wing
Dear Freedom Life Church Family,
We are experiencing a move of God! It is humbling to see what is happening at Freedom Life – lives are being changed, attendance is increasing in every area of ministry, and we are seeing a real spiritual hunger in our region! What a privilege it is for each of us to be part of what God is doing in our day. God is really “preparing us for more!”
Our heart is to always say “yes” when we feel God is speaking. We have been praying and prepping for years for God to show us when the time was right to add more space. Now is the time! He has led us to this season of time to get us ready for the next chapter in South Butler.
In Haggai 1:8, God said, “Build my house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be honored,” – and that is exactly what we want to do. This has always been about Jesus and what He wants. We all get to be part of building what’s on His heart for this region.
We want to encourage you to pray and ask God what your part is – what is God saying to you? We can all pray, serve, and give to see Him honored during this campaign. Let’s be people who live with a “yes!” in our hearts!
Excited for the journey ahead.
Pastors Derek & Michelle Loperfido
Our Why
We have seen God bring amazing growth in the last few years. We believe now is the time to make room for more people to find freedom in Jesus Christ.
• Sanctuary attendance has increased by close to 25%
in the last two years
• Kids Ministry has doubled in the last year
(80–100 kids are in attendance each week)
• Youth Group has outgrown the current Youth Room
(50–70 students are in attendance each week)
• We need more space for moms and families to view the services
Our Plan
We plan to create more effective spaces to accommodate the growth that we are experiencing in various ministries.
• Brand New Children’s Ministry Wing
• Sanctuary Expansion | 600 Seats
• Dedicated Youth Ministry Space
• Renovated Cafe & Kitchen Relocation
Our Goal
Our goal is to start a 2-Year Building Campaign and break ground for the new Children’s Ministry Wing first, with the Sanctuary Expansion starting once that wing is complete.
• Raise 2.2 million dollars to start the project
• Break ground for Brand New Children’s Ministry Wing in Spring of 2026
Partner With Us
in Building His House
We believe this is a significant next step for us as a church family and there are a few ways we can all take part:
1. OBEDIENCE
2. Sacrifice
3. Faith
Click below to give a one time or recurring gift
Note: Please make sure that “Building Campaign” fund is selected when you make a gift
We'd Love for you to pray with us
Let’s not only stand together in faith, but also come together in prayer.
Below is a free PDF Prayer Journal that will guide you through praying with us over every aspect of our expansion.
Frequently Asked Questions
● Q: Why are we expanding our building?
○ A: As we mentioned above, we are outgrowing our current building. We are
experiencing growth in almost every ministry and we desire to create more space
for people to come and encounter Jesus and find freedom in Him; we feel that
now is the time to do so!
● Q: When do you expect to start and finish construction?
○ A: We plan to break ground for the new Children’s Ministry Wing in the Spring of
2026. We anticipate that project concluding by the end of 2026, at which time we
will begin work on the Sanctuary Expansion; we expect the Sanctuary Expansion
to be completed a year or so out from whenever it is started.
● Q: How can I contribute to the building project?
○ A: You can click the link above to make a one-time gift or recurring
donation. If you have any questions about donating other financial assets, please
contact admin@freedomlifeny.com
● Q: If I give to the campaign, does it come out of my tithe or is it above and beyond?
○ A: Your gift is above and beyond your regular tithe; it is a sacrifice given towards
what the Lord is doing here.
● Q: If I give, can I decide which part of the project my donation goes to?
○A: 100% of campaign donations will be used for the building project, under the direction of the staff, elders, and Building Campaign Team.
● Q: Are building donations tax deductible?
○ A: Yes, your building contribution will be included in your annual giving summary
at the end of the year.
● Q: Can I make donations besides cash?
○ A: Yes. We are currently able to accept cash and credit card donations, stocks,
and crypto currency. If you have questions about other donations you’d like to
give, (ie. real estate property, certificates, etc) please contact
admin@freedomlifeny.com
● Q: Are we committed to completing this project debt-free?
○ A: We believe in the faithfulness of God and the generosity of our church family,
knowing that God is more than able to provide for the project. We may need to
borrow money during the process to keep construction on schedule, but we have
faith to believe the Lord will provide for the full project cost over the upcoming
years.
● Q: How do I find out how much money has been given to the project?
○ A: As time goes on, you can view our giving progress bar above to stay up to
date on any funding updates.