A Next Generation Vision for the Future of Our Church

Every generation has the opportunity to build something that lasts beyond their lifetime.

At The Journey, God is giving us that moment right now. Through the Building for Life: Next Generation project, our church is stepping out in faith to prepare our campus and Ministry Center for the generation that follows us.

We have completed Milestones #1 and #2... now we're entering Milestone #3 with projects that impact every single person who walks into our church.

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Next Generation Project
Milestone #3
Goals and Objectives

Objective #1: Replace Approximately 100 Failing Fluorescent Lights

Beginning in the lobby at Journey Kids Check-in where the lights have gone out!

It has been our plan to replace the old failing lights with brighter, energy-efficient lighting to create a better experience for kids, families, members and guests.  We were told we had more time.  but in late February, an entire bank of lights went out in the lobby -- right over Journey Kids Check-in!

Instead of a "warm and inviting" welcome for families, it feels "dark and gloomy".  We need to replace the most critical lights in the lobby immediately — before more banks fail. So, we’re launching a $15,000 Challenge Goal to raise the first part of Milestone #3 as quickly as possible to replace the most critical lighting right away.

☑️  $5,000 Matching Gift to Help us Reach our Challenge Goal by March 15

A family in our church who noticed the problem with the lights has offered a $5,000 Matching Gift (between now and Sunday, March 15) to help us reach this $15,000 Challenge Goal. 

Your gift today will be doubled dollar-for-dollar by this matching gift and help ensure that when families arrive this Easter, they walk into a bright, welcoming environment that reflects the life and hope we celebrate and our commitment to honoring God with excellence as a church.
“Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.”
– Proverbs 22:6

Objective #2: Beautifying and Securing the Parking Lot and Landscaping

The first impression someone receives from our church happens before they hear the music and message. A warm welcome starts in the parking lot. We live in a beautiful area and want to provide a tranquil experience to prepare your heart for worship when you arrive.

In addition, we want to increase the safety and security of our parking lot after hours when no one is around. The Boca Raton Police Department recently completed a security assessment of our property. And while our building and security systems passed with flying colors, their main point of concern was the parking lot. Why?

☑️  Landscaping Upgrades for Improved Security, Sight-lines and Beauty

The current landscaping and bushes provide a visual blockade for those walking and driving in the parking lot on a busy Sunday morning, as well as a hiding place for someone who might have bad intentions.  Through the Next Generation Project we will protect children and families – as well as our property – by removing the bushes and installing beautiful new landscaping that meets safety requirements and creates a warm, welcoming first-impression.

These improvements will make our property more beautiful when we are here, and more secure when we are not here.

☑️  Addressing Parking Lot Flooding

The parking lot is prone to extensive flooding during heavy downpours in the spring and summer months, rendering up to half of our parking lot unusable when it happens on Sunday mornings.

Removing the hedges will help create some natural drainage areas. And while this will not fully fix the flooding problem (that will require a larger project in the future to install proper parking lot drainage) – it will assist with runoff.
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.”
– Colossians 3:23

Objective #3: Installing Additional Security Cameras

The safety and security of our church services is a top priority!  Our security team has requested additional cameras be installed in some areas that post blind spots for our weekly services. This will allow the security team to monitor the entire perimeter of the church and continue to keep us safe as we gather to worship each week.

Objective #4: Securing Our Future by Reducing Our Mortgage Debt

Beginning in 2016, the people of The Journey gave sacrificially so that we could make a downpayment on this property and have a permanent place to call home.

In October 2017, we purchased this property, securing a safe, low-interest loan. In the last 7+ years we have met all of our obligations and never missed a mortgage payment, even during the uncertain days of Covid.
The first phase of Building for Life (2019-2023) allowed us to meet our financial obligations while completing the initial repair projects to our building. The second phase (2023-2024) enabled us to build our beautiful new baptistry.  Now, in the Next Generation phase we will work to pay down our debt, improve and secure this building as our church home for now and the next generation.
"So guard yourselves and God’s people. Feed and shepherd God’s flock—his church, purchased with his own blood—over which the Holy Spirit has appointed you as leaders."
– Acts 20:28
The goal for this project is substantial because the work to be done is significant. Therefore, it will take all of us to meet it.  If your life has been blessed by the ministry of The Journey – and if you believe in helping us build a better future for ourselves, our children, and those we will reach in the years to come – will you join us in this new initiative?  What could you sacrificially give above – and beyond your normal tithe – to support this project?

How Can You Help Fulfill our Next Generation Commitments?

  • We are asking everyone in our church to make an initial sacrificial gift to this project, as well as make a pledge to give over the next 12 months to complete these projects.

  • Will you begin praying for how you will be involved with the Building for Life: Next  Generation Project? This project is not about equal giving, but equal sacrifice, and it will take our entire church to meet this goal.

Create a Pledge

Join us in this effort and make a faith pledge to give a certain amount to Building For Life: Next Generation over the next 12 months.
Make a Faith Pledge

Give a One-Time or Recurring Gift

Give a one-time or automated gift today by clicking the button below or texting any amount plus the word Next to 561.420.0606 (i.e. 250 Next to give $250).
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“The people rejoiced over the offerings, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly to the LORD.” - 1 Chronicles 29:9

Four Milestones to Reach Our Overall Building for Life: Next Generation Project Goal:

To help us stay on track - and to expedite the process of construction – we have set Four Milestones to reach our goal:

✅ Milestone #1 : COMPLETE!

  • Installing the new security fence in front of our church
  • Restriping the parking lot and repainting the parking stops 

✅ Milestone #2 : REACHED!

Having reached Milestone #2, we are in the process of installing electronic retractable awnings to provide much needed shade to the patio for baptisms, Sunday services, groups and fellowship events.

Milestone #3: $125,000 by July 31, 2026

Upon completion of Milestone #3, we will begin the third phase of projects in this initiative:

  • Upgrading the parking lot landscaping to beautify the front entry and increase security
  • Improving flooding conditions in the parking lot by providing some natural runoff just in time for the rainy season
  • Installing additional security cameras to provide coverage in blind spots around our building, increasing our security presence on Sundays
  • Replacing approximately 100 failing fluorescent lights with new, bright, energy efficient LED lights

Milestone #4:  COMING SOON!  

Milestone #4 will be the most exciting upgrades in our Next Generation Project as we turn our focus to major upgrades in our Journey Kids Ministry and Church Lobby, including...

Create a 68-foot Living Bible Wall Mural for our Children

Plus, replace the floors, repaint classrooms and invest in security

Journey Kids is rapidly growing, having doubled in attendance over the last year.  And on Easter Sunday we welcomed more children into Journey Kids than ever before.

Our church is committed to reaching and discipling the next generation. Through the Next Generation project, we will invest in facility and security improvements that will significantly enhance the children's ministry environment, including:

☑️  Creating a 68-foot Living Bible Wall Mural

Children will step into the world of the Bible as they walk down the hallway leading to their classroom. This visual walk-through of God’s story will stretch the entire length of the Journey Kids hallway (68 feet!) and provide a warm, welcoming, “Wow!” experience for every child and parent on Sunday.

☑️  Replacing the Floor in the Journey Kids Hallway and Church Lobby

A moisture issue in the concrete slab of our building is causing the existing floor to bow and restrict.  While it is safe for now, it will create a tripping hazard in both our church lobby and children’s ministry space within the next year. Through the Next Generation project, we will fix the moisture issue and install an attractive porcelain tile floor providing a long-lasting solution for years to come.

☑️  Repainting the Journey Kids Classrooms to Create a Better Experience for our Children

Because we are serving more children than ever – and our Kid’s classrooms are so frequently used – the time has come to repaint and refresh the 1st floor Journey Kids classrooms to repair wear-and-tear and create a brighter, more engaging space.

☑️  Ongoing Security Investments

We will continue to invest in top-notch check-in and security solutions to simplify and accelerate check-in and ensure that our children are able to learn about Jesus in a safe and nurturing environment.

Think of how these upgrades will bless our children and families!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How did we arrive at the goal of $125,000 for Milestone #3?
A: Based on conversations with our contractor and bids we are receiving for construction, we will need to raise $125,000 for materials, labor, construction, and ongoing debt payment.
Q: How does the initial gift and pledge work?
A: We are asking everyone who loves our church to prayerfully make a 12-month commitment to help us reach our goal. It will take all of us giving sacrificially to reach this goal. Please pray about making both a cash gift and a 12-month commitment. Give God a chance to stretch your faith!
Q: How will the money we raise be used?
A: The Building for Life fund is kept separate from the general ministry funds. All Building for Life gifts will be used specifically for the areas of the initiative outlined in this packet. It is important to remember that our Building for Life gifts are to be in addition to our regular giving for the ongoing operation of the church. Otherwise, our day-to-day ministries would suffer.
Q: I have already automated a gift to Building for Life. How does the Next Generation Project impact that?
A: Because Next Generation is a special project of the Building for Life initiative, we kindly ask that you continue your current support of Building for Life which is vital to paying down our debt and the future of our church, and prayerfully consider increasing your automated giving to go toward the Next Generation Project.
Q: I don’t know how much I should give. How do I decide?
A: I am reminded of the story of the poor widow whom Jesus honored because of her giving in Mark 12:41–44. When the woman gave two copper pennies – all that she owned – Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given more than all the others, for they gave a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she had to live on.”

From her story we learn three important truths...

#1 - Your attitude is more important than your amount in giving.

#2 - It is always possible to give something IF we really trust God.

#3 - God measures our faith by comparing what we’ve been given with what we have left over after we’ve given.

This is why our theme is “equal sacrifice, not equal gifts.” As you consider what a genuine “sacrifice“ will mean to you, I urge you to pray and ask God to reveal how much you should give. He will guide and direct you (Proverbs 3:5-6). Let him stretch your faith. Then respond in faith by simply doing what he asks (Mark 10:27).
Q: Can I give online, via bank check, through auto-debit, text giving or Crypto?
A: Yes to all. When you give online at BocaJourney.com/Giving, simply select “Building for Life: Next Generation” under the “Fund” drop-down menu. Likewise, you can use your bank’s online payment option to send a check directly to the church office. Just mark in the memo area that your gift is for the Building for Life: Next Generation Project.

In addition, you can give a one-time or recurring gift through Apple Pay or Google Pay at BocaJourney.com/Giving.

Or you can give by PayPal, Venmo or CashApp. Just designate “Building for Life: Next Generation” in the memo line. Complete details available at BocaJourney.com/Giving.

You can also give via a simple text message. Text any amount plus the word Next (i.e. 500 Next to give $500) to 561.420.0606 at any time.

You can now give Cryptocurrency . Go to BocaJourney.com/Crypto to learn more.

If you would like to make a special, one-time auto-debit over and above your regular giving, call 561.420.0606 x301 – it’s quick and easy.
Q: Can I make in-kind gifts of stocks or bonds?
A: Of course! Since The Journey is a 501c3 organization, there can be tremendous tax benefits for you by giving in-kind gifts.  For information on this type of giving, contact Pastor Jason at [email protected] or 561.420.0606 x310. You can also visit our website at BocaJourney.com/Stocks-Bonds for details and bank / routing information.
“They said, 'Let us rise up and build.' So they strengthened their hands for the good work.” – Nehemiah 2:18

Create a Pledge

Join us in this effort and make a faith pledge to give a certain amount to Building For Life: Next Generation over the next 12 months.
Make a Faith Pledge

Give a One-Time or Recurring Gift

Give a one-time or automated gift today by clicking the button below or texting any amount plus the word Next to 561.420.0606 (i.e. 250 Next to give $250).
Give a One-Time or Recurring Gift
“The people rejoiced over the offerings, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly to the LORD.” - 1 Chronicles 29:9

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The Journey Church
2200 NW Boca Raton Blvd
Boca Raton, FL 33431