The Ezra Challenge is inspired by chapter 1 in the book of Ezra. God challenged His people to return to Jerusalem, to rebuild the city, its walls, and the Lord’s temple, and move towards a spiritual relationship with Him.

The Ezra Challenge.

  • Dream it.

    It is our hope that The Ezra Challenge will result in a place where life is renewed, community is rebuilt, and opportunities for personal growth and development, prosperity, togetherness, and learning are fostered.

    Yes, we have already begun. The ministries in which we engage enrich both the Spiritual & Physical. Join us! Together we can do ALL things in Christ who strengthens us.

  • Grow it.

    We’ve already taken the first steps. The plan has been hatched, the drawings rendered, and the buzz started. We are looking for passionate people like you to share in our vision.

    It comes down to YOU. Are you willing to invest in yourself, this idea, in our community? The Ezra Challenge is not for the weak in Spirit. Is your faith strong enough to enter the Challenge?

  • Build it.

    It comes down to you. Are you willing to invest in yourself, this idea, in this community? The Ezra Challenge is not for the weak in Spirit. We are going to need approximately $18 million to make this a reality.

    The purse is growing. Construction will be completed in phases as each section is funded. Are you willing to invest? Are you willing to build it?

FAQs

  • It’s about renewal, both structurally and spiritually.

    It is about renewing our current facilities from a place where church members go to a place where people of the surrounding community come to meet their needs.

  • It’s where people discover there is something greater than themselves. The Master and Creator of the universe, a God who is Spirit that must be worshipped in spirit and in truth.

  • We do already have a Childcare center, Education center, and Worship center housed in a facility built in the mid-1960s.

    By updating, we would better serve our local community by adding a Multipurpose sports center, Entertainment complex, Coffee shop, and Commercial kitchen.

  • We currently offer many opportunities for personal growth and improvement.

    With a new facility, we will expand the community development to strengthen families through education and empowerment.

    We will encourage physical, mental, and emotional development through enhanced team sports programs.

    We will provide hands-on job training through an on-site coffeeshop and commercial kitchen.

  • Togetherness gives us the opportunity to grow and learn from each other, strengthens bonds, fosters encouragement, gives us an opportunity to share good and bad moments, and reminds us that we are not alone.

    The new facility will have space for community members to come to relax with a cup of coffee, to read a book, or just visit with a friend.