Beyond is a defining three-year chapter in the life of Lakeside Church where we step forward with courageous faith and joyful generosity in pursuit of gospel vitality for generations to come.

This initiative will enable us to:

• Revitalize our campus from the inside out (Beyond Yesterday)

• Strengthen and expand ministry impact (Beyond Buildings)

• Increase the connection and support of local and global partners (Beyond Lakeside)

Beyond is about far more than buildings. It is about creating environments and ministries where future generations can encounter Jesus, families can flourish, and our church can continue making a lasting impact in Folsom and beyond.

We thank God for our beautiful history, and we believe He is calling us toward a bright future.

We believe Lakeside is in a unique and providential moment.

HEALTHY CHURCH: God has graciously brought Lakeside through a healthy pastoral transition while continuing to provide sustained growth, increase spiritual momentum, provide financial provision, and cultivate remarkable faith and generosity within our congregation. In many ways, we believe God has been preparing us for this season.

CHURCH LIFE CYCLE: After nearly four decades of ministry, our church is at a critical stage where the decisions we make today will have an exponential impact on future generations. We are not too early, and we do not believe we are too late. We believe this is the season to move forward with faith and wisdom.

GENERATIONAL OPPORTUNITY: We recognize that future generations may face very different cultural, economic, and technological realities than we do today. Rather than assuming another opportunity will come later, we believe now is the time to faithfully steward the opportunity God has placed before us while we have the health, momentum, and capacity to do so.

CITY GROWTH: At the same time, our city continues to grow rapidly. As new families arrive in Folsom, we have the opportunity and responsibility to steward our campus and ministries in a way that prepares us to welcome, serve, and disciple them well.

SPIRITUAL FORMATION: Most importantly, Beyond is not simply about buildings. Seasons like this often become catalysts for spiritual formation, deeper surrender, and greater trust in God. We believe this initiative is an opportunity for our entire church family to grow spiritually as we pursue together what God is calling us toward.

The easiest thing would be to do nothing. But we believe God is inviting us to courageously steward this chapter for generations to come.

Because this is much more than an informational meeting—it will be a defining moment in the life of our church.

Vision Night is where the entire Beyond vision comes to life. Together, we'll celebrate what God has already done, look ahead to what He is calling us to accomplish over the next three years, and experience the vision in a way that simply can't be captured on a Sunday morning or on this landing page.

This will be an unforgettable evening for the whole family, with food, fire pits, bounce houses, activities for kids of all ages, inspiring stories, and a first look at everything Beyond will accomplish over the next three years.

We believe Vision Night will become one of those moments people remember years from now—not because of an event but because it marked the beginning of what God did through Beyond. We don't want anyone to miss being part of it.

To make it as easy as possible for everyone to attend, we're offering two identical Vision Nights. Simply choose the evening that works best for your family.

• Sun, Sept 13: 5-7pm

• Fri, Sept 25: 6-8pm

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Beyond is a three-year vision initiative that will be funded through a combination of sacrificial generosity and the wise stewardship of existing assets.

To accomplish the Beyond vision, we are trusting God to provide:

• $5–$6 million through the sale of a portion of our unused property.

• $7–$8 million in gifts above and beyond our regular giving over the next three years through the Beyond initiative.

Together, these resources will help fund campus renewal, expanded ministry impact, and increased local and global outreach for generations to come.

Every aspect of Beyond is being approached with careful planning, financial wisdom, phased execution, and long-term sustainability in mind. This funding approach allows us to pursue the full three-year vision while maintaining long-term financial sustainability.

This plan was developed with the guidance of experienced financial advisors, ministry consultants, architects, and church leaders who understand long-term sustainability and responsible capital planning.

The initiative is built on realistic giving projections, conservative financial assumptions, phased construction planning, and careful stewardship. In addition, the potential sale of our unused property provides significant margin and flexibility.

Our goal is not simply to build something impressive. Our goal is to move forward responsibly, faithfully, and sustainably while positioning Lakeside for long-term ministry impact.

More than twenty-five years ago, Lakeside was entrusted with a portion of land to be used for future ministry. Rather than rushing to act, our church chose to steward this gift patiently, waiting until a clear, necessary, and God-honoring opportunity emerged.

We now believe that time has come.

By selling this unused property, we are wisely using what God has already entrusted to us to fund ministry expansion and campus renewal that will serve people for generations to come.

This decision allows us to:

• Maximize existing resources.

• Reduce financial pressure on our church family.

• Invest directly into ministry and campus renewal.

We held the land in patience. Now we release it with purpose.

At this point, we don't know for certain—and that's intentional.

We are currently receiving and evaluating proposals from potential buyers. Lakeside will choose the buyer, which means we have the opportunity to select a project that aligns with our values, reflects wise stewardship, and contributes positively to the needs of our Folsom community. We are committed to pursuing an outcome that we believe will be a blessing to both our church and our city.

One option we believe could be an excellent fit is affordable housing. As housing costs continue to rise, providing more affordable homes would meet one of the greatest needs in our community while creating a lasting, positive impact. While we believe that could be a wonderful outcome, no final decision has been made, and we want to allow the evaluation process to run its course before making any commitments.

We anticipate selecting a buyer by the end of this summer. Even then, the planning, approval, and development process will take time, so construction is not expected to begin for at least a year.

While final timelines depend on city approvals, financial benchmarks, and construction planning, our current goal is for exterior construction and site work to begin in early 2027.

Construction will take place in carefully planned phases designed to minimize disruption while allowing ministry to continue throughout the process.

As plans continue to develop, we'll provide regular updates and timelines to the church family along the way.

Vision Night is where you'll experience the complete campus vision. RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW!

We'll unveil detailed renderings, construction plans, timelines, and the thought behind every major renovation. You'll discover how every space—from our kids environments to our auditorium, lobby, and outdoor gathering areas—has been intentionally designed to create welcoming, beautiful environments where people can encounter Jesus for generations to come.

Buildings are simply tools. Ministry is the mission.

At Vision Night, you'll discover the ministry initiatives we believe God is calling us to launch, strengthen, and expand over the next three years—from care ministries and leadership development to investing in every generation and creating new pathways for discipleship.

You'll leave with a much bigger picture of how Beyond is about people far more than it is about projects.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT AT VISION NIGHT NOW!

We believe God has called Lakeside to have an impact far beyond our campus.

At Vision Night, we'll share our vision for expanding our investment in local outreach, church planting, and global missions—including how we hope to become a church that gives away more than $500,000 every year to advance the gospel and serve people both here and around the world.

Because when people give to Lakeside, they are truly giving through Lakeside.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT AT VISION NIGHT NOW!

Pray. Prepare. Participate. 

Beyond is a spiritual journey for our entire church family. Over the coming months, we are inviting every person at Lakeside to seek God together about how we can faithfully steward this moment for generations to come.

Our goal is for 100% participation—not equal gifts but equal willingness to prayerfully engage, seek God, and faithfully respond however He leads.

You can participate right now by:

• Being a voice of faith, encouragement, and unity by helping others navigate questions and concerns with wisdom, grace, and trust in what God is doing

• Praying regularly for wisdom, unity, and God’s leadership throughout this season

• Engaging fully in weekend gatherings, vision nights, and upcoming Beyond experiences

• Learning more about the vision, asking questions, and staying informed

• Beginning conversations as a family about generosity, stewardship, and faith

• Asking God what role He may want you to play in helping more people encounter Jesus and flourish in His church for generations to come

Most importantly, we are asking everyone to come to Commitment Sunday with open hands and open hearts, ready to faithfully respond to whatever God places before them. And plan to attend Vision Night, where the entire Beyond vision will comes to life.