FAQ
NEXT isn’t about bricks and mortar.
As you consider making a commitment to the NEXT campaign, you may have questions or feedback. If you don’t find your answer in the FAQ below, send an email to next@oakpointe.org and a team member will get back to you.
What is NEXT? What is included in the campaign initiative?
Novi Campus
Combined, the communities of Novi and South Lyon comprise the fastest growth corridor in Michigan. This is evidenced by the housing boom along and around 10 Mile Road. Ethnic diversity is flooding the region around the Novi campus. Both Novi and South Lyon lack community centers.
All of this means the Novi campus has opportunity to connect with the community. However, the campus is exceptionally limited on connection space to welcome new guests, host community and civic events, welcome weddings and funerals, etc.
Milford Campus
Currently the facility’s capacity for ministry is maxed out as attendance and engagement have grown. Flow is increasingly constricted and current spaces are bearing the weight of too many ministries. Weekend parking is consistently full.
Future Campuses
While we do not have specific communities targeted for campuses as yet, we know that the churches and campuses we have launched in the past have been successful in impacting their communities with the Gospel. We also know one of the best outreach tools is to plant new churches and/or campuses.
Since Oak Pointe has a history of successful church/campus planting, the leadership capacity to plant more, and the desire to see the Kingdom of God continue to grow, we feel it would be irresponsible not to plant new environments as part of the NEXT initiative.
Why are two campuses participating in NEXT together?
Why are we launching NEXT right now?
What happens if we don’t embark on NEXT?
At the Novi Campus, over the past decade attendance numbers have plateaued. But we believe that the growth of this campus should keep pace with the growth of the region. Plus, by building community and connection spaces, we believe we will have far greater community impact than if the building remains in its current footprint.
At the Milford Campus, new people will not step in the doors more than once if their experience is that of a congested parking lot and an overcrowded atrium and worship center. More space is needed for people to feel welcome.
Why are we not adding worship center space at either campus?
How did we arrive at our campaign target of $14 million?
We have worked closely with our architect to create building plans that will accommodate the greatest needs of each campus. The Novi campus building cost would be in the ballpark of $7 million and the Milford campus building cost would be around $6 million. Adding $1 million for future church plants brings us to a $14 million goal.
How can I participate in NEXT?
What is the giving time frame of NEXT?
Depending on the outcome of the two-year campaign, including giving levels and building costs, NEXT could be extended for a number of months.
How do I give to NEXT?
Online Giving
Give a one time gift or schedule recurring giving using your debit/credit card or checking account (incurs lowest fee).
One Time Gifts
• Visit online giving.
• Select “NEXT Building Capital Campaign” from the “Give” dropdown menu.
Recurring Gifts
• Change giving frequency to “Regularly” as your set up your gift.
Text to Give
Setup takes about two minutes. Then, donating is as simple as sending a text.
• Text any amount followed by the word NEXT to 84321 (50 NEXT will donate $50).
• If it’s your first time using text-to-give, just follow the set up instructions.
Cash or Check
Use the NEXT giving envelopes available at the Welcome Center.
Check
• Write “NEXT Campaign” in the memo field of your check.
Cash
• Include name along with email or mailing address in envelope.
The staff in our finance office is available to help answer any questions about giving that you might have. Call us at 248.912.0043 or send email to giving@oakpointe.org.
Can I use text-to-give to donate to the campaign?
When you give via cash or check, be sure it’s clearly designated for NEXT. And when you give online, make sure you select the NEXT fund.
The staff in our finance office is available to help answer any questions about giving that you might have. Call us at 248.912.0043 or send email to giving@oakpointe.org.
Can I set up recurring giving to the NEXT campaign?
Should I reduce my regular giving to support the NEXT campaign?
What if I cannot commit to financially support the NEXT campaign right now?
Can I designate my giving for a specific NEXT initiative?
How can I track progress toward my NEXT commitment?
If my circumstances change, can I alter my financial commitment to NEXT?
How are major financial decisions made at Oak Pointe?
Is it true that there is a very small group of very generous people footing most of the bill for Oak Pointe?
What is the timeline for implementing NEXT projects?
What happens if NEXT campaign giving falls short of our goal?
Will the NEXT campaign increase Oak Pointe’s debt for either campus?
What is the relationship between the Novi and Milford campuses of Oak Pointe Church?
The campuses share technical, accounting, and communication resources. The student ministries teams from each campus jointly plan and host retreats. At times, staff members move between campuses. Each campus has the necessary autonomy to impact the surrounding community while still sharing Oak Pointe’s values and ethos.