Our primary goal is 100% participation

ADVANCE Pledge

The Lord has shown His faithfulness to us over the last 40 years. From the founding of this church in 1985, we’ve seen lives changed, families strengthened, and gospel hope shared both locally and globally, all by the grace of God. 


A MILESTONE IN OUR HISTORY,
A SPRINGBOARD INTO OUR FUTURE

As of December 2025, we have enjoyed 25 years in our Casselberry church building. But even as we began to construct our facility, we never saw it as an end in itself. It has always been understood as a tool for the church, a place for worship, teaching and discipleship.

As we look ahead, we believe this next season is about more than marking a milestone. It’s about all of us-preparing together for what’s ahead in the near future.



HERE ARE A FEW OF THE
OPPORTUNITIES BEFORE US:

Strengthen

We are committed to seeing lives transformed here within our local church family, strengthening both our congregation, and outreach to the community.

Develop

We are excited to see new vistas of growth in our mission as the church develops new leaders through the Pastoral Internships and Residencies-an exciting new resource.

Expand

We are trusting God to expand our effectiveness in LOCAL MINISTRY through Community Flourishing Initiatives-as well as in our GLOBAL MISSIONS outreach to the nations.



IMAGINE

Once our resources are freed up, it will enable more local ministry to our community, more pastors and leaders to be trained, and future churches to be planted.



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WHAT IS OUR GOAL?

100% Engagement

$1.2M - will make it possible to create a ministry readiness fund, retire the building debt, and renew our campus.

  • $115K - allows us to create a Ministry Readiness Fund to ensure we can respond promptly to ministry needs.

  • $800K - makes it possible to retire our remaining building debt.

  • $285K - provides initial funding to make sure our building is maintained and functional, ready for our mission.

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MY PART: WHAT CAN I DO?

GIVE: We ask you to pray about a Cheerful, Meaningful, Faith-Activated financial commitment above your regular giving.

Consider Giving:

  • Courageously - Make the most significant one-time gift you’ve ever given on ADVANCE Commitment Sunday.

  • Consistently - Weekly or monthly until the end of 2027.

  • Creatively - Think non-cash gifts: real estate, boats, cars, stocks, bonds, etc.


An Invitation

What part does God want you and your family to play in this next season? I encourage you to prayerfully read through the purpose and need for this ADVANCE initiative.

Your questions are always welcomed, and your participation is vital.

Will you join me and the elders for this faith-filled journey? We are grateful for you and your partnership in accomplishing this God-sized vision. - Chris Jessee


The Timeline

  • AUGUST 31

    • ADVANCE Initiative Begins

  • OCTOBER 5-22

    • ADVANCE Vision Meetings

  • NOVEMBER 1

    • ADVANCE Day of Prayer

  • NOVEMBER 2

    • ADVANCE Commitment Sunday

  • NOVEMBER 16

    • ADVANCE Celebration (Totals Announced)



Metro Life’s ADVANCE initiative
is not just about paying off our building…

It’s about making room in our hearts and lives for what God wants to do, both today and going forward. That is why this effort is about more than just becoming debt-free. It’s about stepping into new opportunities with open hands and ready hearts—advancing the mission God has entrusted to us in ways that are bold, sustainable, and deeply rooted in gospel purpose.