Beyond Us

Digging wells we will never drink from.

A hundred years ago, a handful of people met in a garage in Rose Village with a dream to bring the love of God to this city. Another generation built the church we gather in today. Beyond Us is our turn— preparing Vancouver Church for its next century, so people we may never meet can find life in Jesus here.

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HERE & BEYOND

Remodel Our Buildings & Campus Global Missions / Community Partners / Church Multiplication

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NOW & BEYOND

Looking 50 years back
Looking 50 years forward

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US & BEYOND

This serves our generation And
generations to come

A Letter From Kainu

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VC Family,

God has written an incredible story through Vancouver Church. For over a century, we have witnessed His faithfulness as countless lives have been transformed by the love and truth of Jesus Christ. Today, I’m excited to invite you to join us in the next chapter of this journey—a chapter we’re calling Beyond Us.

Beyond Us is about making God’s vision our highest priority and trusting Him to do the impossible—in us, through us, and beyond us. It’s about reaching young people and their families with the gospel, serving the most vulnerable in our community and around the world, and multiplying churches locally and beyond.

We are committed to doing what it takes to accomplish our mission and vision. This includes improving our campus to better serve our needs, strategically adding to our ministry staff, intentionally raising up and engaging young leaders, and redoubling our efforts in giving and serving through missions.

Vancouver Church has long been defined by its generosity, and we want to pass this Christ-centered legacy on to future generations. We aim to be radically generous—both in our giving and in our love for the most vulnerable in our community and beyond. Together, let’s embrace this growth opportunity with joyful expectation, trusting God to move in powerful ways.

As we step into this new season, let’s ask God to work in us and through us. May He transform our lives and advance His kingdom way Beyond Us.

Grace and Peace,
Kainu aka Pastor Chris

Goals

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REFRESH

Our buildings were built 30, 40 and 50 years ago, and need significant updates to serve as a strong base camp for the next 50 years of ministry. Some high priorities include...

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WEST ENTRY

Imagine our guests finding our front door with ease, and knowing they are in the right place. A clear and welcoming front entry will help our neighbors easily navigate our buildings. Also, new people will no longer wonder, “Is this a school or a church?” (While they celebrate both.)

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OPEN LOBBY

We value intergenerational connection, and want to expand our lobby space to foster meaningful interactions between services and provide a clear, intuitive layout for all who gather here. With high ceilings and more square footage, this will immediately become a favorite space.

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SECOND SANCTUARY

To expand our impact on younger generations we believe we need back-to-back Sunday gatherings with contemporary worship in our current auditorium. Therefore, we want to build a second worship venue to honor and strengthen our senior saints and our traditional worshipers. This new auditorium will provide flexibility for many ministry opportunities such as The Marriage Course, Alpha, and other vital ministries. This space will also serve as a launch point for future church plants and new ministry initiatives.

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KIDS SPACE

At last, we will have a ministry area custom-designed to serve children and their families. Clear signage and easy access will simplify check-in and increase connections with guests. The refresh will morph our schoolroom design into dynamic, flexible spaces that will more effectively foster relational ministry intended to grow kids deeper in Christ… and in fun!

NEW WEST ENTRANCE

NEW NORTH WORSHIP VENUE

VCKIDS ENTRANCE FROM THE LOBBY

LOBBY UPDATE

Phased Remodel

We plan to complete the remodel of our 90,000-square-foot space in three phases. Phase one, covering our top priorities, will cost $12.5 million.  Phase two, which includes updates to the current auditorium and dedicated youth space, is estimated at $2 million. Lastly, Phase three, primarily focused on adult ministry space, is projected to cost $500,000.

2-YEAR INITIATIVE

5.0M Regular Financial Plan
4.2M Remodel
0.5M Additional Staffing
0.5M Additional Missions / Community Partners / Multiply Churches
10.2M Total
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There's a place for you in Beyond Us.

Beyond Us is something we get to be part of together. Here's how you can join in.

Pray

Ask God to guide our church and prepare the way for generations to come.

Celebrate

Remember what God has done and celebrate the lives being changed along the way.

Invite

Bring others into the story and share what God is doing through our church.

Give

Prayerfully consider how you can invest in the future of Vancouver Church.

How to Make a Commitment

As you consider your next step, we encourage you to:

LISTEN
TO GOD

Prayerfully seek God’s guidance as you consider your next step.

Matthew 7:7-8

EVALUATE YOUR RESOURCES

Consider that everything God has blessed you with ultimately belongs to him. 

Matthew 24:14-30

GET
SPECIFIC

Determine specifically how your resources can be used by God to further his kingdom.

2 Corinthians 9:7

WALK BY
FAITH

Determine your next step, and trust God to grow your faith as you do so.

Malachi 3:10

Make a Commitment

Frequently Asked Questions

Beyond Us is about launching Vancouver Church into a new season of growth and impact. This two-year giving initiative will move us towards our vision of reaching the next generations, caring for the most vulnerable, and multiplying churches by increasing staffing, increasing our missions giving, and remodeling our building to better support our mission to equip people to be with Jesus, like Jesus, more every day.

First and foremost, we are asking that you pray and seek God's direction on what He wants for you. Engage in personal reflection. Talk with people you trust about what this commitment will mean for the next season of your life. We are asking that you commit to be a part of Vancouver Church's story - whatever that might look like for you. Follow God’s leading, invite others to do the same, and share your experience. Finally, get ready to celebrate! We serve an amazing God, and we believe He will move in incredible ways through this initiative.

Beyond Us operates as a "one fund" initiative, meaning it’s different from a traditional capital campaign that asks for an additional gift above regular giving for a specific purpose such as a remodel. Instead, we are asking for financial commitments over the next two years to support the entire mission and vision of Vancouver Church. This approach allows us to expand our impact through staffing, missions, and a remodel to our facilities.

Beyond Us is a comprehensive two-year plan designed to increase staffing, expand missions giving, and launch Phase I of our facility remodel. To achieve these ambitious goals, we are aiming to double our financial plan from $5 million over two years to $10.2 million. Of this increase, $1 million will fund additional staff and expanded missions giving, while $4.2 million will be allocated toward the remodel.

The sale of property to King’s Way Christian Schools will bring in $12 million at closing and $4 million over the next ten years. Our first commitment is to pay off $4.1 million in debt. This leaves approximately $8 million to put towards phase I of our facility remodel. The remaining $4 million will be put into a separate account for use defined by the Board of Trustees and the congregation. 

Remodeling our 90,000-square-foot facility is a significant investment, best accomplished in stages to ensure financial stewardship and strategic impact.

  • Phase I: A clearly defined west entrance, an expanded lobby, a second worship venue, a refreshed VCKids space, and fire safety upgrades throughout the building.
  • Phase II: A refreshed main auditorium and a brand-new large group gathering space for Youth.
  • Phase III: Updated adult and youth spaces in the north section of the building.

This phased approach allows us to move forward effectively while honoring our financial commitments and mission priorities while continuing to use our building for ministry.