First and foremost, we are asking that you pray and seek God’s direction on what He is asking of you. Prepare your heart to hear Him and then listen to what He says. Take your next step. Engage in personal reflection with God in this guide. Talk with your spouse, your family, or others about what this commitment will mean for this next exciting season of your life.
We are asking that you make a sacrificial commitment to gospel-centered generosity— whatever it is that God leads you to do. Follow His leading.
Finally, we ask that you prepare to be amazed. We serve an awesome God, and He is going to move in huge ways. We anticipate an unprecedented impact from our collective Make Room For More commitments—something only God can do. Please mark your calendar for Commitment Sunday, May 5th and prepare to experience a life-changing worship service that will forever be remembered as a defining moment for our church and our own faith.
We are focused on everyone at DC3 viewing their giving as an integral part of the discipleship process and then being challenged by God to take a next step. The bulk of this notebook is focused on helping us dig into some key Biblical principles that guide us in this area as we follow Jesus. This is our first priority—100% engagement in the process. Even if someone wrote us a check
today for our secondary goal of $9.6M we would still do this initiative. Whether we’re just starting in our giving journey or we’re very committed givers, we all have a next step to take and room to grow in this area.Our current annual giving is approximately $2.4M, or $4.8M over two years. So, in essence, we’re believing God to increase our resources by $4.8M over two years for a total of $9.6M.
Be creative as you explore ways you and your family can give toward Make Room For More. You might have some stocks, property, or other items of that nature. Or you may have stored resources that God has blessed you with in the past that He just might be calling you to give during this time. Please let us know if you need assistance with facilitating gifts of property or stock, and we would be happy to help you. Jeff Gauss is able to assist with all such gifts. You can contact him at jgauss@dc3.tv.
Make Room For More was crafted specifically with you in mind. Make Room For More is a “one fund” generosity initiative. It’s different than a traditional capital campaign, which tends to focus on “over and above” project-based giving. It’s especially easy for new givers to give to Make Room for More, because every dollar given helps advance our regular ministry and special projects. Make Room For More is a call to sacrificial, gospel-centered generosity for absolutely everyone at DC3. If you have never given before, this is your chance to get in the game with a committed sacrifice. We really hope you will.
We are asking that everyone make a two-year (24-month) commitment. The fulfillment period for your commitment will begin with Celebration Sunday on May 19, 2024 and it will culminate in May of 2026.
Make Room For More For More is about the vision for our church and our personal discipleship in giving as followers of Jesus. We believe God calls us to make giving our first financial priority, and as the hope of the world, the local church is the best ministry we can invest in. If you are new, this is a perfect time for you to put a stake in the ground and make this your church. Remember, “where your treasure is, there you heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:21).
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT DC3:
Attend Discovery Sessions to become a DC3 Family Member.Make Room For More is about your total, radical, sacrificial generosity to God’s mission at DC3. We believe that God calls us to action in times of hardship just as much as He does in times of abundance, and that looks different for every
person. Make Room For More is about a heart change—one that is only accomplished by surrendering our lives completely over to God in this area of giving and declaring that we are a people who are unfinished. That may mean that you are being challenged to sell things, to pick up odd jobs, or even to trust God in faith by making a commitment that you don’t quite know how to fulfill right now, but that you believe God will help you meet. We encourage you to seek ways to work towards that commitment. We would like for 100% of us to be a part of Make Room For More so that we can all be support, love, encourage, and pray for one another through this spiritually-stretching
season at DC3.We believe that God wants us to give in every season, and that people in debt should still give. Remember: “Giving isn’t about what God wants from you, it’s about what He wants for you.” If you are working your way out of debt, we commend you for your effort! We have resources to help you; to learn more, contact Jeff Gauss at jgauss@dc3.tv.
People take different spiritual steps at different times. Some people begin praying before they begin attending church. Others begin going to a Circles meeting before they begin talking to God in prayer. Giving is another spiritual step, and it comes at different times for different people. However, just like other spiritual disciplines, giving draws us closer to God. God is calling ALL of
us to give.
"21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
MATTHEW 6:21 NIV
Whether you have taken the spiritual step of baptism or not, we would encourage you to join us in Make Room For More. We firmly believe it will draw you closer to God and hopefully to a place where you are ready to make the decision to be baptized and to surrender your life to the Lordship of Christ.
Learn more online at: dc3.tv/baptism
Frequently Asked Questions
You've got questions, and we've got answers. Whether you're curious about the logistics of our 'Make Room For More' initiative, wondering about our timeline, or seeking clarity on how you can get involved, this is the place to find the information you need. We've compiled a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions to address any uncertainties you may have. If you don't find what you're looking for, feel free to reach out to us directly. Let's navigate this journey together, one question at a time!
