Down the Home Stretch: Acquiring a Permanent Worship Facility

The front of the church building we are trying to buy.

In June of 2008, my wife Jessica, my children and I moved to Brownwood, TX, under the authority of Rocky Springs MBC, for the purpose of starting a local New Testament church. Brownwood is a town of approximately 24,000 people, with 37,000 living in the county. It is home to Howard Payne University, 3M and Kohler, and the nearest ABA church is located 84 miles away in Abilene, TX.

Over the past two years, we have seen 17 souls saved, four follow the Lord in Baptism, and numerous additions by letter and statement. Our attendance ranges from 15-30 on Sunday mornings, and we have been holding services in a rented facility that is only able to accommodate 40-50 people comfortably.

In order for our mission work (Grace Pointe MBM) to grow to become self-supporting, I feel that we will need to be able to grow numerically, as well as spiritually. While our current congregation is growing spiritually, the numeric growth will continue to be a challenge in our current facility.

Sanctuary from the back row

There is a vacant church facility located on the south end of town, adjacent to the youth sports complex, which includes the high school football stadium. To the north of this facility is Brownwood Middle School. This facility is also located adjacent to Brownwood’s largest residential neighborhood.

The proposed facility has a sanctuary that will seat 125 comfortably, has five classrooms, a kitchen and fellowship hall, and sits on five acres of land that will offer room for future growth. We have begun to canvass this neighborhood and have received great feedback.

The asking price for this facility is $195,000. Aside from some minor repairs, this facility is a turnkey operation. The church pews and church furniture is still in place, including a working baptistery, sound system and projection system. This facility is the most cost-effective option in obtaining a permanent worship facility for this new work.

Our goal is to raise the funds necessary to purchase this facility without going into debt. Any and all contributions to this project will be greatly appreciated, and will ONLY be used to purchase a worship facility for Grace Pointe MBM.

View from the pulpit

Should this particular facility be sold before we can raise the funds, there are two other facilities available for purchase. Please consider sending us a one-time offering for this project.

Support for our building fund can be sent to:

Grace Pointe MBM

PO Box 1828

Brownwood, TX 76804

Thank you for your consideration.

In Christ,

Leland Acker
Missionary to Brownwood, TX
(325) 200-8531