Word of Life Building Project
Announcements & Updates
Here is the 8/11/26 update.
Rather than repeating the information in the other updates, I will deal with the
items that have changed.
We have received some estimates on the cost of the finished project, as well as
the cost of setting up the shell.
- The cost to set up the shell is estimated at: $3 million.
(See the phases listed below for description of this phase)
We have over $1 million saved, but keep in mind that we want to build debt-free.
To ensure we are ready to finish the 1st Phase, we are arranging limited
financing - should it be needed.
We are still planning to finish the storm sewer, lighting, fence, and pave a portion
of the parking lot before freeze up.
We are working closely with BJ Baas as the General Contractor.
The plan is to begin building the spring of 2027. (Phase #1)
Phase #1 - Set up the shell of the building.
- The shell will have the doors / windows, as well as be fully insulated.
(It will be fully enclosed)
- Includes concrete sidewalks, curbs, connection building, entryway,
canopy, and a portion of the blacktop for the parking lot.
- Electric and gas will be brought into the building.
- Set up minimal heating to keep the building above freezing.
Phase #2 - Finish the Office section of the building.
- Includes finish paving the parking lot.
- Install the well, septic, sprinkler system, etc. to comply with code.
Phase #3 - Complete buildout of the remainder of the building.
- This is bringing the building to completion except for the internal
setup which is covered in Phase #4.
Phase #4 - Install the furnishings, audio / visual equipment, carpet, tile, etc.
Rather than repeating the information in the other updates, I will deal with the
items that have changed.
We have received some estimates on the cost of the finished project, as well as
the cost of setting up the shell.
- The cost to set up the shell is estimated at: $3 million.
(See the phases listed below for description of this phase)
We have over $1 million saved, but keep in mind that we want to build debt-free.
To ensure we are ready to finish the 1st Phase, we are arranging limited
financing - should it be needed.
We are still planning to finish the storm sewer, lighting, fence, and pave a portion
of the parking lot before freeze up.
We are working closely with BJ Baas as the General Contractor.
The plan is to begin building the spring of 2027. (Phase #1)
Phase #1 - Set up the shell of the building.
- The shell will have the doors / windows, as well as be fully insulated.
(It will be fully enclosed)
- Includes concrete sidewalks, curbs, connection building, entryway,
canopy, and a portion of the blacktop for the parking lot.
- Electric and gas will be brought into the building.
- Set up minimal heating to keep the building above freezing.
Phase #2 - Finish the Office section of the building.
- Includes finish paving the parking lot.
- Install the well, septic, sprinkler system, etc. to comply with code.
Phase #3 - Complete buildout of the remainder of the building.
- This is bringing the building to completion except for the internal
setup which is covered in Phase #4.
Phase #4 - Install the furnishings, audio / visual equipment, carpet, tile, etc.
Updated: 3/3/2026
We are excited about what the Lord is doing with the Building Project.
95% of the dirt work is completed.
We have a completed site plan.
We have put money down on a building.
We have retained an architect who is in process of creating the plans.
We are currently getting bids on the various aspects of the building, so we have an idea what we're looking at for a project total. Even though the final numbers will change, it will give us an idea.
We have over $800,000 saved, but keep in mind that we want to build debt-free. But we are well on our way to the first phase which is setting up the shell.
We have several projects we are wanting to complete this summer in anticipation of setting up the shell. We're needing to update lighting in the parking lots. Our current lighting is beginning to die one light fixture at a time. We also want to get the new fence up that goes along HWY 95.
We are looking to secure a General Contracting Company to help us get through the initial phase of setting up the shell. There is too much in that 1st phase that needs to be right with the foundation, concrete. etc. - we feel it's better to hire someone and make sure it's right the first time/ Going back and correcting major mistakes can be very costly.
Once we get to the internal buildout, we want to be our own General Contractor as much as possible.
We have a team of people working on the interior design. Please keep us in prayer so that we get this as correct as possible. No mistakes. We are still in the process of designing the upstairs, so I don't have any drawings on that.
With all the preparation that still needs to take place, there is an outside chance we could set up the shell the fall of 2026, but more likely it will be the summer of 2027.
Here are a couple of basic design pictures:
We are excited about what the Lord is doing with the Building Project.
95% of the dirt work is completed.
We have a completed site plan.
We have put money down on a building.
We have retained an architect who is in process of creating the plans.
We are currently getting bids on the various aspects of the building, so we have an idea what we're looking at for a project total. Even though the final numbers will change, it will give us an idea.
We have over $800,000 saved, but keep in mind that we want to build debt-free. But we are well on our way to the first phase which is setting up the shell.
We have several projects we are wanting to complete this summer in anticipation of setting up the shell. We're needing to update lighting in the parking lots. Our current lighting is beginning to die one light fixture at a time. We also want to get the new fence up that goes along HWY 95.
We are looking to secure a General Contracting Company to help us get through the initial phase of setting up the shell. There is too much in that 1st phase that needs to be right with the foundation, concrete. etc. - we feel it's better to hire someone and make sure it's right the first time/ Going back and correcting major mistakes can be very costly.
Once we get to the internal buildout, we want to be our own General Contractor as much as possible.
We have a team of people working on the interior design. Please keep us in prayer so that we get this as correct as possible. No mistakes. We are still in the process of designing the upstairs, so I don't have any drawings on that.
With all the preparation that still needs to take place, there is an outside chance we could set up the shell the fall of 2026, but more likely it will be the summer of 2027.
Here are a couple of basic design pictures:
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Here are some progress pictures:
-Pastor Vern Peltz
Updated: 6/20/24
This is the place where we will keep you up-to-date as to what is happening with the building project. So please check back periodically.
As all of you may know, we have purchased land next to the church and are working to get it ready for additional parking, as well as a future building site.
This is the place where we will keep you up-to-date as to what is happening with the building project. So please check back periodically.
As all of you may know, we have purchased land next to the church and are working to get it ready for additional parking, as well as a future building site.
We are currently in process of finalizing water runoff and the engineered size of the retention pond that will be needed. Once we have that information, we will be able to finish with the dirt work.
Covenant Partner Meeting
At the June 11, 2024 meeting with the Covenant Partners, it was unanimously decided to move toward building a larger facility. The video link below will take you to the information that Pastor Vern presented at that meeting. There was a portion of the evening that was not recorded on the video. It was an open question and answer time, as well as everyone took communion over the project.
It was agreed to put up as large of a building as possible, so that we can house all aspects of the Vision in the one building. That means the building will need to be something around 40,000 ft.². We are potentially looking at a building that is 200‘ x 200‘.
It was agreed to put up as large of a building as possible, so that we can house all aspects of the Vision in the one building. That means the building will need to be something around 40,000 ft.². We are potentially looking at a building that is 200‘ x 200‘.
First Step In Building Process
Our goal is to get the shell set up. We are wanting to accomplish this without incurring any additional debt. Once that is in place, we will work toward building out the inside. To set up the shell, including the electric, some Hvac, the well, the septic system, as well as some concrete around the building so there will be good water drainage, and no erosion around the front or the back of the building, we are estimating the cost of the first phase to be about $2.5 million.
As we get artist renderings, and architectural plans, we will be adding them to this page. In the meantime, we will continue with the dirt work on the land and setting up a new fence and lighting.
As we get artist renderings, and architectural plans, we will be adding them to this page. In the meantime, we will continue with the dirt work on the land and setting up a new fence and lighting.
Our Major Focus
We are believing for a miracle for this to take place. The next major step will be to raise the $2.5 million necessary to set up the shell. We are actively moving toward it, so as the Holy Spirit leads you, please direct your giving for this project to the Word Of Life Building Fund.
-Pastor Vern
-Pastor Vern