For the Future
A Place to Steward. A Generation to Disciple. A Mission to Multiply.
God has given Redeemer a strategic place, a next generation, and a calling larger than ourselves. We must secure $500,000 in gifts and commitments for construction on our future 1st Street Campus.
The Need at A Glance
People Gather Each Sunday
Children Under the Age of Fourteen
Current Classrooms at 1802
Future Classroom Capacity
This is more than a building—it’s a strategic base of operations in one of Huntsville's most rapidly developing neighborhoods.
We believe this part of Huntsville needs a durable, confessionally grounded church committed to clear gospel teaching, meaningful community, and long-term service to its neighbors.
For the Future
God has given Redeemer a place to steward, a generation to disciple, and a mission to multiply.
Our present facilities are full, and several important ministry initiatives cannot move forward until the 1st Street Campus is completed.
This project will provide room for one gathered church, expanded children’s and student ministry, theological education, leadership development, and future church-planting work.
We are seeking $500,000 in commitments by August 16, 2026, with gifts fulfilled through June 2027.
Watch the video, explore the project, and prayerfully consider making a free and sacrificial commitment.
Three Campaign Pillars
Why 1st Street?
The campus sits at the meeting point of 35805 and 35801—embedded in the Lowe Mill neighborhood, close to downtown and the Medical District, and accessible to most of metro Huntsville within about thirty minutes. We want to become a durable church presence here: rooted in this neighborhood, open to the whole city, and committed to serving both for generations.
What the Project Includes
What are we building?
- A new sanctuary
- A new lobby and hospitality area
- A fully renovated Redeemer Kids ministry area
- Twice the current classroom capacity
- Dedicated student ministry space
- Approximately 6,000 additional square feet of ministry and training space
- Infrastructure required for long-term ministry use
The current construction bid is approximately $2.6 million, including bonds, permits, and fees.
Financial Plan
Source
Total
Redeemer is asking members, regular attenders, friends, and partner churches to commit $500,000 by August 16. Commitments may be fulfilled through June 2027. The difference between the construction cost of $2.6 mil and the $2.7 mil contingencies and other soft costs such as furniture, etc.
How to Participate
Pray
Pray that the Lord would provide, preserve Redeemer’s unity, and use this project for ministry far beyond our present congregation.
Commit
Make a commitment by August 16. Commitments may be fulfilled immediately or over the following ten months.
Give to "Future Fund"
Give online, by check, through appreciated securities, through a donor-advised fund, or through another approved giving method.
Share
Friends of Redeemer, former members, partner churches, and aligned donors are welcome to participate.
Campaign Timeline
August 2
Congregational vote on increasing construction funding from $1.9 million to $2.2 million.
August 16
Campaign commitment deadline.
August 2026 to June 2027
Ten-month fulfillment period.
Construction Commencement
Demolition of the existing sanctuary has begun. The education wing will be renovated, and a new sanctuary and lobby will be built in the place of the old sanctuary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Redeemer raising $500,000?
The current construction financing will not cover the full cost of the approved project, including construction, furnishings, equipment, and related soft costs. Our requirements as a church have grown since our initial plans were drawn up in late 2025. Redeemer is asking the congregation and friends of the church to provide $500,000 so construction can begin without reducing the project below what ministry requires.
What does the project include?
The project includes a new sanctuary and lobby, a fully renovated children’s ministry area, dedicated student ministry space, twice the current classroom capacity, and 6,000 more square feet than we have at 1802 for discipleship, training, education, and ministry support.
Are the architectural renderings final?
The architectural plans are final, yes.
The rendering above are not final. The renderings are conceptual, AI-assisted artistic interpretations based on the architectural drawings. They are intended to communicate the general character and use of the spaces, but final dimensions, furnishings, colors, materials, and finishes may vary.
Why can’t Redeemer remain at First Cumberland?
First Cumberland has served Redeemer generously, but it cannot provide a durable long-term home for the church’s present size or future ministry. Redeemer did search for options to purchase the First Cumberland property. However, there are not paths forward that do not involved the dissolution of FCPC. Remaining there would leave the church dependent on another congregation’s schedule, priorities, and long-term property decisions, without the permanence or control needed for the next stage of ministry.
First Cumberland has been a valuable temporary home, but the 1st Street campus is the facility Redeemer needs to gather for worship, disciple families, train leaders, and establish a durable presence in Huntsville for generations.
Why is the building needed now?
Redeemer currently gathers around 300 people each Sunday, including approximately 100 children under fourteen. Our five children’s classrooms are full, training space is constrained, and several ministry initiatives cannot begin in the current facility.
What future ministries will the building support?
The completed campus will support expanded children’s and student ministry, open opportunities for a members' homeschool co-op, an accredited seminary extension, pastoral training, leadership development, and Redeemer’s long-term goal of helping plant ten churches over thirty years.
When are commitments due?
Commitments are requested by August 16, 2026. Gifts may be made immediately or fulfilled over the following ten months, through June 2027.
Should campaign gifts replace regular giving?
No. Commitments to For the Future should be above and beyond regular giving. Ordinary giving continues to fund Redeemer’s staff, ministries, missions, benevolence, and weekly operations. If you have to choose between the two, do not reduce gifts to the general fund of Redeemer to contribute to the Future Fund.
Budget surpluses will be deployed to debt reduction after construction costs.
Is a commitment legally binding?
No. Commitments are not contracts. They are declarations of serious intent.
If you need to adjust your commitment, please alert the church office, and we will adjust your commitment amount.
Will commitment amounts remain confidential?
Yes. Individual and household commitment amounts will be accessible only to the specific staff and leaders responsible for campaign administration and financial reporting.
Budget surpluses will be deployed to debt reduction after construction costs.
Can people outside Redeemer participate?
Yes. Friends of Redeemer, former members, family members, partner churches, and other supporters may make commitments or gifts toward the campaign.
What happens if Redeemer raises more than $500,000?
Any funds received beyond the final project need will be applied toward servicing the debt.
What happens if Redeemer raises less than $500,000?
If sufficient funding is not secured, construction may be delayed or the project scope may need to be reconsidered.