The imagery of Jesus’ open, crucified hands serves as a powerful metaphor for this vision—signifying total surrender and trust in God, which in turn releases a flow of generous love that heals and transforms. Similarly, Build the Barn is an invitation from the Lord to open our hands, not just to give, but to be transformed into the likeness of Christ through this generous act.
The focus of Phase I is to build out everything required for River House to conduct Sunday gatherings, House of Prayer, and all mid-week ministries at the Armory location. This build-out would include two-thirds of the Armory building and comprise the Sanctuary, Lobby, Coffee Shop, Children’s ministry rooms, and one large multi-purpose room. During Phase I River House staff would still office at our Fairview ministry location.
Phase II would signal the completion of the Armory renovation. This would include the build-out of everything required to move the River House offices to the Armory location, high school and junior high ministry rooms, additional multi-purpose classroom spaces, and storage.
Once Build the Barn pledges have totaled 6M dollars, we will be poised to move forward and begin the construction phase of the Armory project. Our ultimate goal is to occupy the Armory debt-free. However, we will pursue financing to help us close the gap if we raise less than the 10M dollars needed to complete Phase I. Lastly, if our initial pledge falls short of 6M dollars we will simply continue to seek the Lord in prayer and wait upon Him for provision. Owning the Armory outright affords us the ability to be patient for His timing without any financial stress.
God is building His House, and we are honored to be co-laborers in this divine mission. Embrace the joy of being His vessels through which radical generosity flows. We invite you to pause and center your hearts and minds before God in prayer, asking Him, “What do you desire to give through me?” Seek this answer with your family, allowing His guidance to shape your response.
Open your hearts to the gentle whisper of the Holy Spirit. In John 10:27, Jesus tells us, “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” Trust in His voice and let it guide you in this journey.
By making a pledge to the 36-month Build the Barn Capital Campaign, you become a co-laborer with the King of Glory in bringing this vision to life. Your pledge is crucial to the realization of this project, and you are invited to engage in prayer, listening, and committing to this vision.
We are not asking everyone to give an equal amount, but we invite each participant into equal sacrifice. Sacrificial giving, while challenging, is a transformative act that we can all partake in together. By offering our resources back to the One who entrusted them to us, we believe we will witness financial miracles and the radical provision of Jesus flood our community. Your generosity, in whatever form it takes, will be a powerful testament to our collective commitment and faith.
If you’re considering how to sacrificially contribute to this vision, here are some ideas to guide you:
Regular contributions can be a steady way to support the campaign.
Consider giving valuable items such as cars, boats, jewelry, or assets from your retirement plan or trusts.
You can donate these assets and potentially avoid capital gains taxes.
Small changes in your daily routine, like eating out less or skipping your daily coffee, can accumulate over the 36-month campaign and transform into a significant, sacrificial offering.
As you commit to the 36-month Build the Barn campaign, we ask that this pledge be in addition to your regular tithe. Your regular tithe will continue to support the everyday operations of the church and advance our ongoing mission and vision. The capital campaign is a separate, dedicated effort to fund the new building, and your additional contributions will help ensure its success without impacting the support needed for our current ministries.
We anticipate moving into the new building within the first half of 2026. This timeline depends largely on the progress of the capital campaign. We will complete construction and transition into the new space once we reach our campaign goal.
The new building will feature sanctuary seating for 650 and space for 180 children. Our vision includes accommodating a congregation of 1,500 to 2,000 individuals through multiple Sunday services, both morning and evening.
Now is the ideal time to start contributing. The more resources we raise early in the campaign, the sooner we will be able to make this vision a reality. Your prompt support accelerates the process and helps us reach our goals more efficiently.
Church Offices
4822 W. Fairview Ave, Ste. 120,
Boise, Idaho, 83706
Sunday Service
4950 N. Bradley St. Garden City,
Idaho 83714
Info@riverhouseministries.com
(208) 954-9739
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