NEXT is a season of prayerful generosity as we prepare for what God is doing at Five Stones. It is about creating space to encourage people to know God and take their next step with Him - now and for generations to come.

Why NEXT? Why Now?

Over the past few years, God has been faithfully growing our church family. We’ve seen significant growth among kids, students, and young families, and with that growth comes both opportunity and responsibility.

Our Next Gen spaces have grown by over 150 percent since 2023. These are good problems to have, but they require intentional planning and faithful stewardship.

NEXT is our response to what God is already doing.

What NEXT makes possible.

A Five Stones student making a public declaration of their faith by getting baptized

NEXT is not about buildings. It’s about ministry. These next steps will help us better serve our church and community by creating space for discipleship to grow.

  • Equip Students - We are creating a designated gathering space for FS Middle and FS High so students can grow in authentic community, be trained through intentional discipleship, and be equipped to live on mission.
  • Expand Kids Ministry - We are increasing capacity within FS Kids by creating environments that support both large group experiences and smaller group connection, allowing us to care for kids well as our ministry continues to grow.
  • Invest in Young Families - We are providing weekday classroom space for Stepping Stones Preschool, supporting families in our church and community during a critical season of life.

God's Provision So Far

Because of the faithful generosity of our church family, $1.5 million is already in hand and $2.8 million has been committed toward expanding ministry through the NEXT Initiative.

This is a powerful reminder of how God is working through His people to create space for the next generation and the ministry ahead.

As we continue to walk forward together in faith, we trust the Lord to provide what is needed.

Students engaged in discipleship in FS Kids

The Heart Behind Next

FS Students Worship Service

NEXT is not about equal giving. It’s about equal sacrifice.

Our commitment is to seek God as we discern how best to serve the people of Five Stones and our surrounding community. Our prayer is that the Holy Spirit would guide us to understand what sacrifice means for each of us. Our call is to walk in obedience, trusting God with what He has already given us.

Your Next Step

NEXT is an invitation to pray, listen, and respond as God leads.

We invite you to take time to ask God what your next step of generosity might be. Whether that step is prayer, conversation, or giving, we trust that God will be faithful to guide you.

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