WE ARE GIVING TOWARD WHAT GOD IS BUILDING NEXT
Over the past fifteen years, Antioch Raleigh has been a nomadic people committed to and learning how to love God, love others and make disciples through many seasons and Sunday morning settings. Now, we sense God inviting us into a new season of rootedness in Raleigh.
HOW TO PRAY
Prayer is central to the Rooted in Raleigh campaign. We are not simply asking God to provide a building. We are asking Him to lead us into the future He has for Antioch Raleigh and to shape us as a church in the process.
HOW WE'RE GIVING
We believe God is inviting all of us to participate in what He is building next at Antioch Raleigh. Our goal is to raise $1.5 million over three nine-month giving phases, beginning with our first phase from September 2026 through May 31, 2027.
We’re trusting God for $750,000 in this first season.
This isn’t simply an invitation to give—it’s an invitation to seek the Lord together.
Over the next five weeks, we’re asking every person and household to make space to pray, listen, and ask: “Lord, how are You inviting me to participate?” Then, on our Wholehearted Sunday, we’ll come together to respond in faith and bring what God has placed on our hearts.
We’re trusting God for $750,000 in this first season.
This isn’t simply an invitation to give—it’s an invitation to seek the Lord together.
Over the next five weeks, we’re asking every person and household to make space to pray, listen, and ask: “Lord, how are You inviting me to participate?” Then, on our Wholehearted Sunday, we’ll come together to respond in faith and bring what God has placed on our hearts.
FAQs
Why are we raising funds before we have a property?
Our goal is to be ready when God opens the right door.
We believe God is calling Antioch Raleigh to put down deeper roots in this city and prepare for a permanent home. Raising funds now allows us to prepare financially before the right opportunity presents itself.
We believe God is calling Antioch Raleigh to put down deeper roots in this city and prepare for a permanent home. Raising funds now allows us to prepare financially before the right opportunity presents itself.
What will the money be used for?
The goal of the campaign is to build capital toward Antioch Raleigh’s future permanent home.
We are raising $1.5 million in new giving toward the acquisition of a future property. We anticipate raised funds to contribute directly towards the purchase as equity. Funds that Antioch has already set aside for facilities will remain available for the additional costs that come with establishing a permanent home, including potential renovations, improvements, furnishings, equipment, and other facility needs.
We are raising $1.5 million in new giving toward the acquisition of a future property. We anticipate raised funds to contribute directly towards the purchase as equity. Funds that Antioch has already set aside for facilities will remain available for the additional costs that come with establishing a permanent home, including potential renovations, improvements, furnishings, equipment, and other facility needs.
How is this different from regular giving; what does the Bible say about it?
Regular giving supports the ongoing ministry and mission of Antioch Raleigh — our staff, ministries, missions, operations, and the everyday work God has entrusted to us.
Rooted in Raleigh is giving above and beyond our regular generosity toward a specific future assignment: preparing for a permanent home.
Throughout Scripture, God’s people responded to specific moments of vision and building through willing, sacrificial generosity. When the tabernacle was being built, Moses invited those whose hearts were willing to bring an offering. In 1 Chronicles 29, David and the leaders gave first toward the temple, and the people responded willingly and wholeheartedly.
The principle for us is the same: this is not about pressure or obligation. We are asking each person and family to seek God and respond willingly to what He asks of them.
Rooted in Raleigh is giving above and beyond our regular generosity toward a specific future assignment: preparing for a permanent home.
Throughout Scripture, God’s people responded to specific moments of vision and building through willing, sacrificial generosity. When the tabernacle was being built, Moses invited those whose hearts were willing to bring an offering. In 1 Chronicles 29, David and the leaders gave first toward the temple, and the people responded willingly and wholeheartedly.
The principle for us is the same: this is not about pressure or obligation. We are asking each person and family to seek God and respond willingly to what He asks of them.
What does a permanent home enable us to do that we are currently not able to do?
We believe a permanent home can become an equipping and sending center that serves the mission God has given Antioch for generations to come. A permanent home is not the end goal, the mission is.
A permanent space would give Antioch a stable base from which we can more effectively:
· Gather and worship as a church family
· Disciple and train people throughout the week
· Invest more deeply in kids, students, families, and leaders
· Create space for prayer, ministry, equipping, and community
· Serve Raleigh and build deeper roots in the city
· Train and send disciples, leaders, and churches into the region and beyond
Our future home will serve the mission rather than become the mission.
A permanent space would give Antioch a stable base from which we can more effectively:
· Gather and worship as a church family
· Disciple and train people throughout the week
· Invest more deeply in kids, students, families, and leaders
· Create space for prayer, ministry, equipping, and community
· Serve Raleigh and build deeper roots in the city
· Train and send disciples, leaders, and churches into the region and beyond
Our future home will serve the mission rather than become the mission.
What is Wholehearted Sunday?
Wholehearted Sunday will be the culmination of a season of prayer and discernment.
For the weeks leading up to October 25th, we are asking every person and family at Antioch to pray: “God, what are You asking us to do?”
On Wholehearted Sunday, we will come together and respond. People will have an opportunity to make a financial commitment toward the first giving period - whether through a one-time gift, recurring giving, or a combination of both.
The name comes from 1 Chronicles 29, where God’s people rejoiced because they had given willingly and with a whole heart.
The commitment is not a legal obligation. It is an intentional response to what you believe God is asking you to do.
For the weeks leading up to October 25th, we are asking every person and family at Antioch to pray: “God, what are You asking us to do?”
On Wholehearted Sunday, we will come together and respond. People will have an opportunity to make a financial commitment toward the first giving period - whether through a one-time gift, recurring giving, or a combination of both.
The name comes from 1 Chronicles 29, where God’s people rejoiced because they had given willingly and with a whole heart.
The commitment is not a legal obligation. It is an intentional response to what you believe God is asking you to do.
How do I give?
Giving will open on Wholehearted Sunday.
You will be able to give to Rooted in Raleigh directly through Antioch Raleigh’s giving platform.
You may give:
· a one-time gift
· recurring gifts
· toward a commitment you make on Wholehearted Sunday
· through other giving methods supported by the church
Campaign giving should be designated specifically to Rooted in Raleigh so it remains separate from regular giving. The campaign infrastructure was intentionally designed to keep normal giving and campaign giving distinct.
For questions about non-cash gifts or other giving methods, contact the church directly.
You will be able to give to Rooted in Raleigh directly through Antioch Raleigh’s giving platform.
You may give:
· a one-time gift
· recurring gifts
· toward a commitment you make on Wholehearted Sunday
· through other giving methods supported by the church
Campaign giving should be designated specifically to Rooted in Raleigh so it remains separate from regular giving. The campaign infrastructure was intentionally designed to keep normal giving and campaign giving distinct.
For questions about non-cash gifts or other giving methods, contact the church directly.