Questions & Answers

Q. Will we have debt after the project is complete?

A. That all depends on the total amount of funds committed during the initiative and final building costs during construction. Have you noticed the building industry is challenging? Our Church Council has asked that the total cost of the project not exceed $11,500,000. We believe that amount, combined with the generosity of invested people like you, means we can keep our future mortgage at a manageable amount and keep doing all the ministry we have planned. NOTE: Journey Church currently has no debt.

Q. Instead of expanding our building, have we considered adding more gathering/worship times?

A. Yes, and we have created more gathering times in the past. That strategy has not solved our challenge for more kids’ space! We have found that young families with children need to attend a worship gathering at either 9:00 or 11:00 A.M. to help manage their family and their day. Our church is FULL of young families, so we know we need to add more space.

Q. Will the new space require more staff and more volunteers?

A. Yes, we will need a more sizable staff and additional volunteers to manage the increase in space. Journey Church Leadership is confident that our expansion will allow our organization to grow, both in numbers and financially, to cover the increased need.

Q. When will the project start and be completed?

A. It is a significant building project, but the current estimate is that construction would start Spring of 2025 with a potential completion date of Fall 2026.

Q. Have we raised any funds so far?

A. YES, you are part of a VERY generous church: We have commitments over three years of approximately $5,600,000. That is amazing! We have already collected $3,700,000.

Q. What could I do to help with this Initiative?

A. Would you please pray for the project? In that prayer, would you ask The Lord if He wants you to invest in this project of His? If the answer is yes, please visit the website (everyonejourney.com) and fill out the online commitment card or get in touch with us. Contact details are below.

We know you might have more questions. Please send your question(s) to our Director of Campus Development, Jon Oakland, and/or to our Operations Pastor, Jeni Hofer, and we will do our best to answer you promptly!

Jon Oakland – jon@journeybozeman.com

Jeni Hofer – jeni.hofer@journeybozeman.com