A BASE TO CALL HOME
Saved by the cross and living for the crown. That's who we are. And its also what we striving side by side for. We want more and more people on the Coast saved by the cross and living for the crown of Jesus.
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God has been richly generous to us and we've seen lots of gospel growth. Wouldn't it be so good to see even more? More people becoming Christians. More people growing deep in God's word. More kids with a stable foundation. More youth saying, "For to me to live is Christ!"
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Buying or building our own place is a key part of that desire. A home base for more - more lives changed, more thanksgiving and more glory to God.​
Imagine a base where our children can grow up in the faith and bring their children to do the same.
WHY OUR OWN BUILDING?
FACILITY
We'd love a good place with lots of space to gather and reach more people.
STABILITY
We need certainty about where we meet. We want to be anchored in our community, without worrying about having to move. And rental space is becoming much harder to find.
​LEGACY
We want a thriving ministry to our kids and youth, for generations to come. Imagine a place where the next generation can raise their kids.
Our prayer is that God would give us a home base. And, especially, that through this process he would give us glad and generous hearts.
These videos were shot back in 2022. Still relevant and inspiring!
WHAT BUILDING?
We actually don’t know, yet, exactly what building God will provide.
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Maybe a warehouse, converted into a great space for ministry. Maybe an exisiting church building. Maybe something we build ourselves.
That means it's difficult to know how much it'll cost. What we do know is that Gold Coast property isn't cheap.
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So far we have bought an investment unit. We'd love to give enough to be able to pay our unit off and make a serious offer on the building we currently lease.
Trees tell this story about care:
They mark where someone loved beyond their lifetime.
They stand as witnesses to hope extended forward.
They prove someone cared about people they'd never meet.
Churches echo this truth even clearer:
Every brick laid in love
Every dollar given in faith
Every prayer offered in hope
Every plan made in trust
That strangers would find welcome here
That future generations would meet God here
That people unknown and unborn would call this home
SIDE BY SIDE
We need to be in this together, striving side by side with glad and generous hearts.
Some of us will be able to give very large amounts; some less. Our circumstances vary, but we can all give with the same level of generosity and sacrifice.
REFLECT
On the riches of God’s grace,
the priority of gospel proclamation
the chance to invest in eternity
TALK
With your family and involve your kids
PRAY
For glad and generous hearts
DECIDE
How you can give and if you can give more using the tax deductible option. The calculator might help:
We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part.
2 Corinthians 8:1-2
PLEDGE SUNDAY
9 NOVEMBER 2025
On Sunday 9 November, we're celebrating eight years of Cross & Crown. A day to celebrate the grace of God, with a glad heart!
On that Sunday, we’ll bring our Pledge Cards to church to indicate what we’re planning to give. They're available now at church.
QUESTIONS
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Can we stay at our current building?
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Could we just continue to rent or lease?
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How do I work out how much to give?
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Should I give over and above my normal giving?
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Should I make my gift tax deductible or not?
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How could I maximise my giving through tax deductibility?
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Do I need to pledge? Can’t I just make a donation?
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Can I be anonymous on the Pledge Card?
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How will I receive my tax receipt?
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Can we stay at our current building?
The building we're currently leasing has been a great blessing in helping grow gospel ministry. However, our lease will end, and (so far) the owners don’t want to sell.
Could we just continue to rent or lease?
That may be necessary in the short to medium term. But renting gives us much less certainty about where we'll meet. And as we grow, suitable spaces will become harder to find, especially in the current cultural and political climate.
How do I work out how much to give?
How much you give is up to you. Pray and ask God to make you glad and generous about it. Pray for opportunities and ideas. Some are giving from savings. Some are selling something in order to give. Some are using their mortgage. Some are giving over $50,000. Some are giving $5000. Different circumstances so different amounts, but the same heart behind it.
Should I give over and above my normal giving?
Yes, please. Otherwise we won’t be able pay our normal expenses and grow other aspects of ministry. Take the opportunity to update your regular giving, and take the opportunity to pledge to our building on top of that, if you're able.
Should I make my gift tax deductible or not?
We're able to use tax deductible gifts to cover some of the cost of a building, but will need to use non-deductible gifts to cover the rest. That means we need both kinds of gifts. So if you’re planning to maximise your donation through tax deductible giving, use that option. Otherwise, we’d love your gift to be non tax deductible.
How do I make my pledge?
Pledge Sunday is 9th November. Pick up a pledge card at church before that, prayerfully fill it in, and bring it along with you on Pledge Sunday. If you can't be at church on Sunday 9th, you can drop the card in the collection box before that, or email treasurer@crossandcrown.info
Do I need to pledge? Can’t I just make a donation?
You could just give, but there are some valuable aspects of pledging. Pledging is helpful for you because it invites you to make a considered, prayerful decision with God to be glad and generous. Pledging is helpful for church as we plan our finances with your pledge in mind. But we understand that some people may really prefer not to make a pledge. And that’s okay. In that case, we would encourage you to give as soon as you are reasonably able, and make sure you give to the right account.
Can I be anonymous on the Pledge Card?
It would help to write your name on the card so that our treasurer can clarify anything with you, if needed. Our bank will also give less weight to anonymous pledges. Don't worry, we won't be publicising what you're giving! Of course, if you feel strongly about it, you can pledge anonymously.
How will I receive my tax receipt?
If you are making a tax-deductible donation, provide your contact details on the Pledge Card and tick the box. To make sure, email treasurer@crossandcrown.info after your deposit, and you'll be issued with a tax receipt.
More questions?
If you have more questions, comments, suggestions or ideas regarding the building campaign, we’d love to hear them! Send them to us at building@crossandcrown.info