Because our goal is 100% engagement in taking the spiritual journey together, not in raising $1 million. We will be preaching through the book of Nehemiah and asking our church family to respond as the people of Nehemiah’s day did, by saying, “Let us rise up and build” (Neh. 2:18). We believe that how we handle the time, talent and treasure that God gives us is a spiritual matter. So, we will be challenging everyone to prayerfully trust God by growing in their personal investment into His kingdom. Not everyone will be able to give the same, but everyone should be willing to prayerfully consider giving more. Radical generosity is our goal for everyone. We want to move people up the generosity ladder to experience the freedom and joy of being a generous giver and investor in God’s kingdom. If everyone fully engages in the spiritual journey together, then whatever we raise, we will be thankful. Yet, we are trusting that our people will Rise Up and give above their tithes and offerings enough to build phase two.