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.

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The Need at A Glance

People Gather Each Sunday

20

Children Under the Age of Fourteen

20

Current Classrooms at 1802

0

Future Classroom Capacity

13
This home for our church family will provide us with space for worship, discipleship, and mission. This is a place we can make ours.

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.
Why now? The plans are complete, contractor pricing is in hand, and financing is being finalized. If sufficient commitments are not secured, construction will be delayed and the ministry constraints we already face will remain. Our present facility is full. Children’s classrooms are at capacity, training space is constrained, and several ministry initiatives cannot begin until this project is completed.

Three Campaign Pillars

A Place to Steward

The 1st Street property, valued as-is at $2.3 million, was given to Redeemer. Located in the Lowe Mill neighborhood, it provides a durable gospel presence in one of Huntsville’s most distinctive and rapidly developing areas. Redeemer has already invested nearly $300,000 in design, engineering, stabilization, and preparation. We are now raising the final funds required to begin construction.

A Generation to Disciple

One-third of Redeemer’s Sunday attendance is made up of children under fourteen. Our five existing classrooms are full. The project has double the classroom capacity of our rental facility. It will have a renovated children’s ministry area and provide dedicated student ministry space.

A Mission to Multiply

The completed campus will support theological education, ministry training, church-planting residencies, and an accredited seminary extension. It will serve as a base of operations for Redeemer’s long-term goal of helping plant ten churches over thirty years.

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.

Conceptual rendering based on architectural plans; final design and finishes will vary.
Sanctuary Seating
300-seats for worship, preaching, baptism
Flexible Space
Room that can support meals, classes, and more.
Lobby
Expanded hospitality space for before and after worship.
Check-in and Secure Circulation
Secure environment for families.
Redeemer Kids
Dedicated preschool ministry space
Assembly Space
Large group space
RKs Rally
Elementary classs w/ breakout
Coffee Lounge
Weekday space for bible study

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

Anticipated construction financing
$2,200,000
For the Future campaign
$500,000
Total Funding Plan
$2,700,000

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.

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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.

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Give to "Future Fund"

Give online, by check, through appreciated securities, through a donor-advised fund, or through another approved giving method.

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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 now gathers around 300 people each Sunday, including approximately 100 children under fourteen. Children’s classrooms are full, training space is limited, and the facility cannot support the homeschool co-ops, seminary extension, expanded student ministry, or long-term leadership and church-planting work to which Redeemer aspires.

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 as one church, 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.

Redeemer did search for options option 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 as one church, disciple families, train leaders, and establish a durable presence in Huntsville for generations.

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 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.

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.

Help Redeemer Build for the Future

God has given Redeemer a place to steward, a generation to disciple, and a mission to multiply. We are asking every Redeemer household and every friend of the church to pray and consider making a free and sacrificial commitment.
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