BUILDING CAMPAIGN
ABOUT THE BUILDING CAMPAIGN
For more than 44 years, Laurelglen Bible Church has served as a light to our community, growing in our faith and joyfully sharing the gospel. Along the way, the Lord has thankfully increased our numbers, and we have now outgrown our current campus.
Not surprisingly, God is providing and has laid a path before us. We have received the incredible gift of ten acres of donated land on South Allen Road. At more than twice the size of our current campus, we can build spaces that meet our ministries’ needs, and we’re equally excited about the prospect of sharing the gospel in a new neighborhood. We believe God is calling us to trust Him as He once again moves LBC to the edge of town. As we move out of Laurelglen, we will become
Lighthouse Bible Church, a place where our church family, joined by new families, can come together, continue to grow, and be a light to the world around us.
a look back AT OUR HISTORY
God's faithfulness to LBC
Looking forward
The site plan for our future campus.
The location of our future campus.
give to our building campaign
This is the Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.
Psalm 118:23
Our goal is for everyone at LBC to join together to fulfill God’s vision for our church. Whether this means an increase in your financial giving, maintaining your current giving, or a dedication to praying, please fill out a Commitment Card (found in each pew rack and the lobby of the Worship Center) to show that you are on board for the future of our church family. Taking this journey together is exciting, and we are humbled by how God has led us to this point. We pray you will experience the joy and privilege of participating as one family to see God use LBC to faithfully do His work.
FAQS
WHERE IS THE NEW CAMPUS?
It is just south of White Lane on the northwest corner of South Allen Road and Muirlands Parkway. Our address will be 13000 Muirlands Parkway. Drive by to see our future home!
HOW LONG UNTIL WE MOVE?
Once all the pieces fall into place, construction will take about 12-18 months. Stay tuned for updates. Pray for timing, generous funding, and the current permitting process!
HOW BIG WILL THE NEW CHURCH BE?
We have been given ten acres of land (compared to our current four). Our worship center will hold 1,200 people. And no more parking around the block, with ample parking for everyone!
WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO OUR CURRENT PROPERTY?
We are thrilled that Calvary Chapel Bakersfield, our neighbor about a mile to the south, is working to sell their facility and buy our current site to make it their home, so the neighborhood will still have a loving, evangelical church!
HAVE WE RAISED ENOUGH MONEY?
Between funds received and funds committed to be given by our LBC family during our building campaign, we have not reached our goal. If you have not yet submitted a commitment card, doing so may help us reach our goal and start building sooner!
WILL WE MOVE TO ONE SERVICE ON SUNDAY?
Because we anticipate growing quickly when we open in our new neighborhood, we will continue to gather with two service times, with time in between for connecting, visiting, and meeting newcomers.
gET MORE OF THE STORY!
To learn more about our relocation, listen to a two-part LBC Podcast episode called “Faith and Relocation,” where John Harrell talks with Pastor Eric and Pastor Chris to hear how God has moved mountains to lead us where we are as a church today.
