For years, New Life Fellowship had been more than a gathering place. It was a family, a beacon of hope, and a foundation for spiritual growth for its congregation in Kirkland, Washington. But as the church’s lease approached expiration in January 2025, leadership faced a decision every growing church eventually meets: it was time to find a permanent home.

That decision would launch Sanctuary, a capital campaign that would test the church’s faith, strengthen its resolve, and draw the congregation closer together than ever before.

Why New Life Fellowship Needed a Capital Campaign

Securing a new space wasn’t a small undertaking. Purchasing a building required significant capital the church didn’t yet have on hand, and even a temporary leased space needed renovation funding to keep ministry running without interruption.

Leadership set two clear goals for the campaign:

• Raise capital toward a long-term, permanent home
• Fund a temporary location to ensure continuity for the congregation in the meantime

It was, in every sense, a step forward in faith before the finish line was in sight.

Choosing a Capital Campaign Partner Instead of Going It Alone

This is the point where many churches face a quiet but consequential decision: lead the campaign entirely in-house, or bring in a capital campaign partner to walk alongside them.

New Life Fellowship chose to partner with INJOY Stewardship Solutions. Pastor Kenny put it simply: “Ministry is demanding enough,” and the time and emotional energy the partnership saved his team was worth the investment many times over. Rather than splitting focus between campaign logistics and shepherding their people, leadership was able to stay anchored in their primary calling while a proven process ran alongside them.

If you’re weighing this same decision for your church, our capital campaign consultants walk through exactly this kind of partnership, and if you’re comparing options, these questions are a good place to start.

What a Capital Campaign Partner Made Possible: A Journey of Spiritual Growth

Sanctuary quickly became more than a fundraising effort. One long-time member, who had drifted into inactivity over the years, experienced a spiritual renewal after watching his church step out in faith toward its future. He didn’t just return to regular attendance; he became one of the campaign’s most dedicated supporters, both in service and in giving.

His story mirrored Sanctuary’s larger narrative: a journey of faith, renewal, and commitment to God’s vision for New Life Fellowship.

The Result of the Right Capital Campaign Partner: A Permanent Home and a Stronger Church Family

Sanctuary’s results went beyond dollars raised. New Life Fellowship secured significant funding toward a permanent home and, along the way, saw spiritual growth and renewed commitment ripple through their congregation. The campaign stands as a testimony to God’s faithfulness and the power of a unified church family choosing to step forward together.

Considering a Capital Campaign Partner for Your Church?

New Life Fellowship’s story is a picture of what’s possible when a church doesn’t have to navigate a capital campaign alone. If your leadership team is weighing whether a campaign and a partner to walk through it with you might be next, our capital campaign solutions page is the best place to start.

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