WHAT
We have the land and the space, all we have to do is build on what God has already blessed us with. The building of a new auditorium at our South Campus and the addition of church signage at our North Campus will extend our impact on those who still need to be reached for Jesus in Columbus.
THE PLAN
WHAT WILL IT TAKE?
Together, we can achieve our goal of raising $1.65M over the next three years with the expectation that we’ll finance the remaining balance. Every gift, big or small, makes it possible for us to Build the Kingdom for years to come.
ARE YOU READY TO BUILD THE KINGDOM?
Are you ready to sacrifice so that the next generation will know Jesus and call Guide Church their home? The legacy you leave starts with a step of faith.
Here’s how you can be part of it:
PRAY FIRST – Take time to seek God’s direction. Ask Him what sacrifice He is calling you to make to help build His Kingdom.
COMMIT NEXT – On November 23, bring your commitment card—sharing what you will give over the next three years. You can also fill out your card online by clicking below or visit Guest Services for a physical card.
KEEP PRAYING – Continue to pray for Guide Church as we reach more people with the hope and love of Jesus.
Together, we’re building the future—one life, one family, one generation at a time.
WAYS TO GIVE
Give Online
Set up a secure account by clicking the link below to create a manageable recurring give account or a one time donation. Make sure to use "Building The Kingdom" under the "Fund" dropbox.
Mail a Check
Please make your check payable to Guide Church in the memo write "Building The Kingdom" & mail to us at:
Guide Church
PO BOX 1484
Hilliard, OH 43026
Non-Cash Donations
Please email our Office Manager Jonetta Keenan at church@guidechurch.com or call 614-451-4500 to make your donation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We plan to begin work in the spring of 2026. Construction companies will not put you on the schedule unless you have the funds to build. So if we waited until all the funds were raised we wouldn’t be looking to start for years. To get started in 2026, we are approved for a construction loan that we only pay interest on what we use so that we can start the project while raising the funds.
That money was specifically raised for the new parking lot at South Campus which is not listed in the breakdown of the cost involved for the new project (Pg. 19 in the campaign brochure). That is currently being held in a high yield savings account. We have not started the parking lot because we have to run all the utility lines for the building (before redoing the parking lot) otherwise we’d be digging it up after completing a new parking lot.
The new auditorium will seat 439 people which is more than double the size of our current auditorium.
You may have noticed the strain on space in our services and parking lot at South Campus, but there are also unseen pressures in our nursery, preschool, and gKidz areas. This expansion gives us the opportunity to grow and develop these spaces to provide families a place to connect and thrive.
Once the new auditorium is connected to the current building, it will close off that outdoor space into a courtyard that will need drainage and that is included in the cost. We plan to put a playground for the kids in that enclosed area which will be nice and secure.
We should be able to continue to have regular services with the possibility of a few Sundays where we may need to have a united service at our North Campus.
RESOURCES
SERMON SERIES
Do not miss any Sunday during our Building The Kingdom Series. This series focuses on what it means to be Kingdom Builders in your life and for the God's Kingdom.
CAMPAIGN BOOKLET
This booklet outlines what God has called us to in this next step of faith at Guide Church.
SIX:33 DAILY PRAYER GUIDE
Spend time daily with God in prayer and in His Word. This prayer journey will help you pray for you, your family, and Guide Church in this next step in order to build God's Kingdom!