Our mission shapes everything we do, including how we care for our campus. Our buildings serve as a gathering place for worship, discipleship, community connection, and outreach throughout the week—and God is actively at work here.

Many areas of our campus have aged. By improving the building exterior and parking areas, we are creating a safer, more accessible, and more welcoming environment where people can gather, grow, and encounter Jesus.

This campaign is about Reaching Beyond our walls. What happens on this campus shapes us, but it doesn’t end here. These updates help remove barriers so we can focus on forming disciples who are sent out to love, serve, and share Jesus in our community and the world.

Preliminary plans for Campus Renewal Phase Two focus on exterior improvements.

Parking Lot Repair and Redesign

• Reorientation of rows on the south side of the main lot

• Redesigned, ADA-compliant accessible ramp from the parking lot to the street

• Improved safety through removal of on-street parking along NW 39th Expy and N Mueller

• Upgraded accessible parking in the redesigned lot

• Creation of a four-way stop at NW 41st St. and N. Mueller

Exterior Building Repair and Paint (Main Building & Family Life Center)

• Power washing brick

• Painting non-brick walls, metal doors and frames, and handrails

• Painting Chapel and Atrium roofs

• Repairing concrete and sidewalks

• Updating exterior lighting

Signage & Wayfinding

• New primary gateway sign at NW 39th Expy and N. Mueller

• New exterior signage system identifying campus entrances

• Campus-wide exterior wayfinding and parking lot labeling

Landscaping Updates

• New plantings and improvements around signage

• New plantings along the North and South parking lots

• Removal of Bradford pear trees near the Chapel

Exterior improvements directly impact safety, accessibility, and hospitality—the first ways people experience Bethany First Church. While we recognize that with a campus our size, there will always be needed exterior and interior improvements, this phase prioritizes removing barriers and creating a welcoming environment so our campus can better support ministry and reach beyond our walls into our community.

The total cost of Campus Renewal Phase Two is $3.25 million, reflecting the scope of improvements and repairs needed to ensure our campus remains safe, accessible, and welcoming for years to come. Because of the faithful and generous giving of this church over time, we have $1.25 million in reserve funds already designated toward this work. The scope of this project exceeds those designated funds.

Through careful planning and a commitment to steward the gifts entrusted to us well, we are able to move forward responsibly by focusing our targeted giving initiative toward raising the remaining $2 million needed to fund the project. This campaign is an invitation to reach beyond maintenance into mission-minded renewal, trusting that God will use our shared commitment to strengthen the place He uses to send us—into our neighborhoods, our city, and the next generation.

Yes. Both one-time gifts and pledges given over time are welcome. Every gift plays an important role in helping us reach our $2 million goal.

Parking lot construction is planned to start in late spring and will be completed in phases throughout the summer months. We will ensure adequate parking, including accessible spaces, is available. Golf carts and shuttles will be provided to help people move easily between parking areas and our buildings. We anticipate completion of the remaining components of the project by the end of 2026.

The construction for this project will be a collaborative effort between the BFC Facilities team and Lingo Construction Services, working together to ensure the project is completed safely and efficiently.

We want to celebrate progress together and keep you informed along the way. Updates will be shared regularly during Sunday services, on our website, and through our Weekly Update email. Visit bethanynaz.org/update to sign up for updates. Learn