Building the Future Capital Campaign

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities is entering a new chapter—one rooted not in urgency, but in intention. After years of aligning our vision and strengthening our foundation as one church, we are stepping forward to invest in the future God is calling us into.

Through the Building the Future campaign, we aim to raise $2.8 million by 2028 to strengthen our financial foundation, renew our worship spaces, invest in leadership and ministry, and extend our impact beyond our walls. A stretch goal of $4 million would allow us to accelerate this work and expand our capacity for ministry and next-generation faith formation.

This campaign focuses on four key priorities:

• Strengthening our financial foundation through debt reduction and a sustainable capital reserve
• Renewing sacred spaces to support meaningful, vibrant worship
• Investing in leadership and ministry, including new pastoral roles and next-generation programs
• Giving outward, with 10% of all funds dedicated to community partnerships and mission beyond Bethlehem

At its heart, this is not simply a fundraising effort—it is an invitation. Every household is invited to prayerfully consider a one-time gift or a three-year commitment. Every gift matters, as together we build a future that will shape faith, community, and ministry for generations to come.

Make Your Commitment

We invite every household to prayerfully consider how God is calling you to participate in the Building the Future campaign.

You may choose to make a one-time gift or a three-year pledge, given in a way and timeline that is meaningful for you. Every gift matters, and together, our commitments will shape the faith, spaces, and community we are building for generations to come.

As you discern your response, we invite you to take this step in faith—joining others in strengthening Bethlehem for what lies ahead. Please bring your pledge in worship or make your commitment online using the button below. We will gather these commitments together on Commitment Sunday, May 10, as we come forward in faith and gratitude.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Foundation Challenge

As Bethlehem begins a three-year capital campaign, the Bethlehem Foundation is stepping forward with a challenge to inspire new levels of generosity across our congregation.

In partnership with this effort, the Foundation will contribute up to $200,000, unlocking gifts as key milestones are reached on our way to meeting and exceeding our stretch goal.

Here’s how the challenge works:

• When pledges and cash reach $2 million → $50,000 gift from the Foundation
• When pledges and cash reach $2.75 million → $50,000 gift, helping us move toward the $2.8 million goal
• When pledges and cash reach $3.9 million → $100,000 gift, completing the stretch goal

Each step forward becomes an opportunity to celebrate, build momentum, and expand what’s possible together.