Why Kingdom Builders? Would you take a moment right now and think about the reason you are a follower of Jesus? Why do you follow Him? Think about how Jesus changed your heart and who you have become through Him. Think of the truth and the hope you have secured in your life, found in the perfect love of a Savior who knows you by name. Feel the emotion in your heart when you think about the undeserved goodness and kindness you receive from the heart of God. The pureness of the peace found in an allknowing, all-powerful, yet deeply personal God. Now, think about the 42% of the world who don’t even have access to the knowledge of who Jesus is. The over three billion people who aren’t even aware that the true hope, love, peace, and eternal life found in Jesus is even available. Then think about the one—the man in China, the little girl in Indonesia, the widow in South Sudan, the neighbor across the street—all uniquely, intentionally, and purposefully created in the image of God. Then be reminded of the greatest act of generosity in the history of all mankind. The gift from God of his one and only son, Jesus. The gift of grace, the act of mercy, the gift of salvation, promised for every person—every man, woman, and child in the history of the world. And the greatest barrier to receiving this salvation is access to the Truth and awareness that it exists. This is the reason for Kingdom Builders. So that all may hear.
The tithe is about obedience. Kingdom builders are about generosity. We don’t want to be a people that just make ourselves more comfortable in our community when the commission given to us by Jesus was to go and make followers of all nations. This was commissioned by Jesus for all His followers—to reach the world with the Good News of the Gospel. So we will send out our own missionaries, go on short-term mission trips, and invest in organizations that are on mission to change the world as Kingdom Builders! Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus came and said to them, “All power has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go and make followers of all the nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to do all the things I have told you. And I am with you always, even to the end of the world.” Kingdom Builders at Restoration Church emcompasses this desire to reach people globally, to reach people locally, and to set up future Christian leaders to continue the fulfillment of this commission. JUST ONE MORE
What happens when I give to Kingdom Builders? At Restoration, we believe in the tithe—giving back to God the first 10% of our income. The tithe is used for the operations and the day-to-day ministry of Restoration Church and monthly missionary support. When you give to Kingdom Builders, above-andbeyond the tithe, we come together as the body of Christ, each doing our individual part to rise up and be a part of seeing the extraordinary take place! By God’s abundant grace and blessings, and through the sacrifice and intentional giving of many, we, as a church body, are able to give away thousands and thousands of dollars to support world class organizations and individuals working to expand the kingdom of God throughout our communities, our country, and the rest of the world. MONEY IS THE MECHANISM, GENEROSITY IS THE CATALYST, AND KINGDOM BUILDERS IS THE OUTCOME.
When you catch the heartbeat of generosity at Restoration, you go beyond giving financially to the Kingdom Builders fund, you become a Kingdom Builder in the process. Your heart is on mission to fulfill the commission of Jesus to reach the world. You orient your life, your family, and your priorities to see that this life is about so much more than just us. God wants to use your obedience as a catalyst to save lost souls. You are living to hear the “well done” from God when you stand before His throne in heaven. The gift of salvation is more than enough to propel us into the work of expanding God’s kingdom around the world. Think of the multitudes, think of the one! May we remind ourselves why we do this...
So that all may hear!
Global Mission Projects Global University Global University is a fully accredited nonprofit Christian university based out of Springfield, Missouri. As a worldwide distance learning pioneer, the university integrates education and service through a network in 150 countries, including the United States. We will be giving towards one of their overseas universities.
Wyoming Mission Trip We have a team traveling to the Wyoming District Youth Camp to volunteer as worship leaders and group leaders.
Church Rescue 10,000 churches in the US close each year, which means almost 200 churches close every Sunday. Church Rescue makes a difference by offering financial assistance, free ministry leadership conferences, and much more to struggling and declining churches nationwide.
STL Speed the Light [STL] is how the teenagers of Restoration Church participate in Kingdom Builders. STL provides equipment to missionaries across the world. As adults, we spur them towards generosity by matching their giving.
BGMC Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge [BGMC] is the Kingdom Builders project that our kids give to. All funds given to BGMC go to meet critical needs around the world, such as feeding programs, water wells, Bible schools, curriculum, and anything else a missionary may need in their part of the world. As adults, we match our children’s BGMC giving to encourage them to believe for more.
Local Church Expansion Restoration Recovery Restoration Church has started a 501(c)3 non-profit called, “Restoration Recovery”. Our hope is to provide practical resources to meet the tangible needs of those in our community struggling with substance use, mental health, and any family issues they may be facing. These funds will help launch and support Restoration Recovery and the programs we are opening in 2022.
Plymouth Parking Lot Yr 1 of 2 The parking lot is currently undersized for the size of our auditorium. Churches should have a 2:1 seating to parking ratio. Over the next two years, we will save towards expanding the lot size in Plymouth. This will allow us to reach more people.
Future Location Development We are a church that plants leaders and locations. We have seen an incredible harvest from our vision to reach Just One More. We try to always be ready when a new location opportunity arrives. We also continue to invest in our current leaders and locations in preparation and stewardship of the vision God has given us.
Future Christian Leaders Summer Camp Scholarships Every child and teenager in Restoration Church will be given the opportunity to attend the Assembly of God Summer camp for just $25. We are desperate for them to encounter God, and make deep friendships with the Christians in their church and other churches in the area. For many pastors and missionaries, summer camp was a pivotal moment in their walk with God.
Internship Program We have seen how student loan debt can keep someone from pursuing the call of God in their life. Desiring to bring solutions, we started the Internship program in 2019. Our first graduate has joined our pastoral staff with all of the educational requirements to be credentialed with the Assembly of God and did so for a total cost of $1,850.
Kid’s Pastors We want our kids to know and love Jesus, to love His church, and to live out His calling in their life. We have hired two Kid’s Pastors to lead our kids to Christ. We are investing in our kids by investing in their leaders.
How do you make a commitment for Kingdom Builders? Plan ▪ Vision ▪ Dream First, make a plan to give. When you have plans and are diligent, it leads to plenty (Proverbs 21:15). God is excited when you have a plan! Whatever the amount is, have the plan in place, work the plan and be obedient with it. Start there. Next, ask God to give you a vision for what He could do through you with His help. This is beyond what you can do in your natural income. This requires you to take a step of faith. Additionally, Habakkuk 2:2 tells us to write that vision down and pray about it! God will supply all your needs according to His riches in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19). Stepping out in faith pleases God. When you look at what He has in His hands, it goes to another level!
2022 Goal
250,000 Lastly, what would be a dream amount you could give? Hold on to it. This number is only between you and God. Watch as each step of faith you take, God moves you closer to that dream. God can do exceedingly and abundantly more than all we can ask for or imagine (Ephesians 3:20). While there will be hundreds of people giving as Kingdom Builders in 2022, always remember—every gift matters to God. It’s not the size of the gift, but the obedience to God’s voice that matters most. Plan to give, ask God for a vision in your generosity, and hold on to the dream of what God will do as you step out in faith!