building for the next generation
Our campus is a space where we gather, hear God’s truth, experience community, and are sent out to live for Jesus every day. Twenty nine years ago, we embraced a bold vision – to buy this 100-acre property and create a space to equip God’s people for His mission. For nearly three decades, we have been a lighthouse reaching Southwest Florida with the light of the gospel, inspiring and transforming lives.
Our church family has continued this legacy of light, leading to remarkable growth, especially among our Academy and Kids Ministry. Now, we stand at a crossroads, needing more space for our Academy to continue educating our students with excellence through a Christian worldview, along with room to host unprecedented numbers of first-time families, gospel responses, and life-changing decisions.
New challenges and new opportunities come with growth. How we leverage our location and multiplying spirit will impact our community for generations. That’s why we’re excited to develop a space to share Jesus’ love with young families and continue equipping the next generation to carry the gospel message into all facets of their lives—where they live, work, and play.
This is where you come in. Your partnership will help create a space where families find Jesus and develop a multiplying spirit to take this message from our neighbors to the nations. Let’s build this future together, as we help people love Jesus to live for Him every day!
Current Status
Demolition in the courtyard has started! Over the next month, the area will be cleared and the foundation prepped for construction of the new Kids Building. As you walk by the construction zone this weekend, join us in praying over the future ministry and life impact that will happen in this space!
a vision for the future
Whether it’s kids’ worship, first-time guest services, FBA fine arts, a disaster-relief hub, or even overflow, we are looking forward to all the opportunities this space holds!
The central placement of the building will improve our First Time Guest process, simplify Kids Check-In for our families, free up more classrooms for FBA, and provide us with a flexible, multi-purpose space for special events and classes like Discover First + Christianity 101. With this space, we are better equipped to serve and partner with the families walking through our doors to love Jesus every day!
What are the numbers?
1,220,446
PEOPLE IN COLLIER + LEE COUNTIES
203,291
UNDER 18 YEARS OLD IN COLLIER + LEE COUNTIES
1,013
FIRST TIME FAMILIES VISITING FIRST NAPLES SINCE 2022
898
2024 FBA ENROLLMENT
1625
2024 VBS ATTENDANCE
5251 Sq. Ft.
FUTURE KIDS WORSHIP SPACE - 85% LARGER, SEATING 400+
3 Meeting Rooms
FOR DISCIPLESHIP + EQUIPPING
10M
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT
Spring 2025
ANTICIPATED GROUND BREAKING
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