Highlights

  • The original claim of damages for Grace Baptist ministries (2021) was submitted to FEMA at a value of over $70 million. This was the estimated cost to rebuild the campus as it was, but up to present codes.


  • The new master plan was originally estimated to cost $65 million.  The approved master plan is a complete redesign of our campus bringing all ministries to our original capacity, yet with significant improvements in efficiency, effectiveness, and security. In many ways, this is not a rebuild-it is a new build, a long range vision for the future.
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  • Total spent on the construction project by the end of December 2022 was about $23 million. This included paying for debris removal, demolition, purchase of adjacent 4+ acres, remodel of the Children’s Center and mission house, grading 20+ acres, installing below-ground infrastructure, and initiating new construction.


  • In the summer of 2025, the updated cost to finish the entire master plan was determined to be approximately $57 million.


  • Upon receiving this news, it was apparent rather quickly that a phased approach to the completion of the entire Master Plan was probably going to be necessary.
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  • With the resumption of activity onsite, the first objective will be to complete that which was already under constuction, with the goal of occupancy in the late summer or early fall of 2026.



  • Work will continue through the final phase with adequate funding.


  • Pursuit of additional funding to fill the remaining gap continues for completion of the master plan. Individuals are encouraged to consider what God may have them contribute. Charitable foundations are also being approached for support.


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  • Latest Update

    In a letter dated October 2, 2023, FEMA notified Grace Baptist Ministries that our formal appeal of the denied funding for our project had been granted, effectively overturning their original assigned grant of just about $30 million for the loss of our major structures.  This has been our prayer since the appeal was submitted almost a year ago, and we are deeply grateful God has graciously given us the answer for which we asked.


    Having accepted the evidence we supplied with the assistance of professional contractors and guidance from legal counsel, FEMA stated it would review the cost estimate immediately.  In spite of reassurance of a smooth and fast process, months later, they informed us that the US Army Corps of Engineers would complete their review which has now extended this important process into the year 2025.


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