On Sunday, February 2, Texas Church Extension Fund (Texas CEF) celebrated the dedication of a new building for ACTS Church Leander. They were also joined by ACTS Church Lakeway and ACTS Church Hays for this exciting event.
Pastor Josh Miller had this to say about the new building:
Our entire family at ACTS Church Leander are beyond excited about our partnership with the Texas Church Extension Fund in purchasing of our new location: a church building constructed in 2015, with over 6500 sq. ft., ten acres, and in the heart of Leander, TX.
For over ten years, our congregation has been living out our values of Adventure, Community, Transformation, and Sending, creating a unique blend of deep Lutheran theology and an accessible, active, and flourishing community of Jesus followers. We have a tremendous track record of impact and goodwill in our city, working closely with everyone from our local police department to a title one elementary school. Our ministry staff have complimentary talents, and we are primed to grow even larger and deeper as disciples of Jesus.
This property allows us to upgrade almost every area of ministry: much better parking, more classroom space for our kids and youth, FANTASTIC visibility to Leander, room to expand and develop as we grow, and a much more welcoming space to partner with local agencies (schools, non-profits, etc.) for the good of Leander. Oh, and we purchased it for almost 1 million under what it appraised. It’s also less than one mile from our former worship space, meaning we haven’t lost members due to moving our location.
It’s hard to overstate the ministry potential of this space. Block parties on the front lawn, partnerships with the library across the street, hosting our partner school Bagdad Elementary for continued education offsite and teacher appreciation events, as well as more space to help the current and next generation learn about a Savior and Lord who died for us so that we may live for Him!
We expect, and in fact are already seeing, to grow rapidly in this new space.
The extra acreage also ensures we have near limitless ability to expand and grow as God wills it for decades to come. While Jesus did not die for any brick-and-mortar building, facilities and property are powerful tools to share His gospel, and this opportunity will grant us more resources for His mission.
The ministry of Texas CEF, which keeps rates well below market average, was crucial to our efforts, and we’re excited to share with our congregation how investing with Texas CEF not only helps our congregation, but helps the ministry of future congregations thrive as well. Thank you for supporting such a unique and powerful ministry.
