State of the Local
Church Address
Where we are. Where we’re going. And the future we’re building together.
Thank you for building with us!
This update is meant to bring transparency and vision, to show you how your faithfulness is making a real difference and where we believe God is leading us next. We’re not chasing growth for growth’s sake; we’re stewarding what God has entrusted to us so more people can encounter Jesus and find home.
This update is about clarity, faith, and the opportunity we have to build the future of Local, together.
Thank you for building with us!
Pastors Abe & Crystal
Church Growth
We Created Room to Reach More People
Over the past season, we’ve seen steady, meaningful growth.
Weekly attendance has grown from 350 to over 500 people from Dec 2025 to Jan 2026
We intentionally moved into a larger space to make room for more stories, more families, and more life change
Our auditorium now has capacity for 800 adults
Our faith goal is to finish the year strong and head into fall with 750 people gathering weekly
This growth isn’t about numbers, it’s about creating space so no one is turned away as God continues to draw people home.
Collectives (Small Groups)
From Maturing from Rows to Relationships
Community isn’t something we do, it’s who we are.
We ended 2025 with 6 Collectives
2026, we’ve launched 14 active Collectives
As our church grows, so does the need for leaders and discipleship pathways
Our goal for this year is to build toward 50 Collectives, so everyone has a place to belong, be known, and grow
We’re actively developing leaders and strengthening training so no one slips through the cracks as Local grows.
Team
The Heart and Soul of Our Church
Local is built by the sacrifice and faithfulness of incredible people.
We finished 2025 with 77 team members
Today, we’re serving with 132 volunteers across English and Spanish services
Each Sunday currently requires 70 people serving per service
To ensure our team can both serve and receive, our goal is to grow to 200 volunteers
Our volunteers aren’t just helpers, they are the heartbeat of everything we do.
Financial Snapshot
Where We Are Today
Average monthly giving: $25,000
A total of 166 people give occasionally
Out of those, 84 people give consistently each month
That averages to about $150 per person
Monthly Expenses
Venue: $18,000
Truck & storage (mobile church): $1,600
Operations: $1,500
Additional costs include part-time staff and administrative needs
Our Next Faith Step:
Closing The Generosity Gap
To responsibly support growth and prepare for the future, our goal is to grow our monthly budget or $25,000 to our faith goal of $40,000.
That leaves a $15,000 generosity gap.
We can solve that right now with 100 people stepping into generosity at $150/month
Where Increased Giving Will Go
Every dollar helps us move from short-term solutions to long-term strength:
01
Purchase and outfit our own truck
($5,000 investment that eliminates weekly rental and storage costs)
02
Expand space for kids and youth
Renting an adjacent facility to support our growing Next Gen ministry
03
Hire two full-time staff members
Admin support
Next Gen Pastor for kids and youth
04
Create margin for community impact
Serving our city and sowing into future church plants
05
Begin saving intentionally
So when God opens doors, we’re ready—not reactive
Be The Bridge
100 people. One faithful step.
We’re believing for 100 people to step into consistent generosity at $150/month. This single step creates margin, stability, and momentum, so Local can grow with health, intention, and faith. Together, we’re building more than a church service. We’re building a home for the city.