A look at the beginning stages of our facility expansion.

For some time now, our church family has been growing; in attendance, in ministries, and in the number of people God is bringing through our doors. We believe He is calling us to prepare space for what’s ahead. This is the very beginning of a multi-year journey to plan, design, fund, and build expanded facilities, and we want you to be part of it from the start.

Why are we doing this?

Our current space is increasingly full, and we want to remove barriers that keep us from welcoming more people and growing the ministries that serve our community. This expansion is about creating room for worship, discipleship, families, and for guests who haven’t yet walked through our doors. Above all, it’s about positioning our church to serve faithfully for decades to come.

What’s happening right now?

We’re in the formation stage. Before any designs are drawn or budgets are set, we’re assembling the people who will guide this work. The church has nominated and approved members to serve on three teams: Design, Stewardship, and Engagement & Prayer. These teams, along with our staff, have formed the leadership structure that carries the project from vision to groundbreaking.

How can I participate right now?

1. Pray. This is first and most important. Ask God to guide our church and raise up the right leaders.
2. Stay engaged. Updates, FAQs, and opportunities to give input will be shared as we go. This is a church-wide effort, not a committee-only one.

What’s the timeline?

• Summer 2026. The church nominated and voted to approve the building teams
• Late 2026. Teams begin meeting; architect selection and ministry planning begin
• 2027. Designs finalized, builder selected, capital campaign launches
• Early 2028 — Anticipated groundbreaking

(Timeline is a projection and may shift as the project develops.)

Frequently asked questions:

Why is our church considering a facility expansion project?

• Our facility expansion is not about building a larger Worship Center—it is about creating the space needed for more people to encounter Christ, grow in their faith, build meaningful relationships, and serve others. By expanding our campus, we are creating opportunities for new ministries, additional discipleship groups, stronger community, and future growth, ensuring that our church can continue fulfilling its mission and serving generations to come.

We just paid off our debt, why would we want to go back into debt?

• Paying off debt was a significant milestone that demonstrated our church’s faithfulness and God’s provision. However, being debt-free was not the goal—fulfilling God’s mission for FBC Marble Falls is. If taking on a carefully planned, manageable amount of debt enables us to reach more people, make more disciples, and provide ministry opportunities for future generations, then debt can be a wise stewardship tool rather than something to be feared. Like any financial instrument, debt should never control the church, but when prayerfully managed within our means, it can help us accomplish today what might otherwise take decades to achieve.

What and where are we building?

• At this stage, those decisions have not yet been made. That is one of the primary responsibilities of our Facility Expansion Teams. These teams will prayerfully evaluate our current and future ministry needs, consider the best use of our campus, and develop a comprehensive facility plan that aligns with our church’s mission and long-term vision. Once a proposed plan has been developed, it will be presented to the church for review, discussion, and approval.

How much will this expansion cost?

• The total cost will depend on several factors, including the size of the project, the final design, construction costs, site improvements, and other related expenses. As the Facility Expansion Teams evaluate our ministry needs and develop a proposed plan, they will also work to establish reliable cost estimates. Once that information is available, it will be shared with the church as part of the proposal before any decisions are made.

Will the church be involved in this process and decision making?

• Throughout the process, there will be multiple opportunities for church members to share ideas, ask questions, and provide feedback. We also plan to host several Town Hall Meetings to keep the church informed, explain the progress being made, and answer questions along the way. Ultimately, the final proposed plan developed by our teams will be presented to the church for approval. A special called Church Family Conference will be held, where church members will have the opportunity to vote on the proposed plan.

Are we really having space issues?

• Yes, we currently have over 77 ministries, and 80 Bible Studies vying for space. We simply have outgrown our current space. Several ministries have reached the point where available rooms limit their ability to grow and serve more people. 
• We have also reached our classroom capacity. We do not have any available rooms to start additional Sunday School classes or mid-week Bible Studies. We currently have 14 classrooms available on our campus. 
• Our current rooms are taxed to capacity. Most of our rooms are booked back-to-back all the time, making it hard to schedule all our ministry needs. This leaves little flexibility for new opportunities. 
• Our current Worship Center seats 600 people. Our 9:00 a.m. service currently averages around 300 in attendance, while our 10:30 a.m. service has been averaging approximately 430 people. Church growth research consistently shows that when attendance reaches about 80% of seating capacity, guests and regular attenders often begin to perceive the room as overcrowded, making it more difficult to continue growing. For our current worship space, that 80% threshold is 480 people, meaning our 10:30 service is already approaching the point where capacity can begin to limit future growth.
• We lack quality gathering space for our church family. Because we have a shared Gym/Worship Center, we cannot have many church-wide fellowships or gatherings due to other events or timing. We have long desired to host church-wide meals and fellowship gatherings following Sunday morning worship, but because our worship space must be quickly converted, the time required for setup and teardown makes it impractical to gather in one location.
• We currently have limited recreation space. Family recreation facilities are limited or cancelled due to scheduling conflicts, reducing opportunities to build relationships and reach our community. It would be wonderful to have dedicated courts and fields for families to recreate without the fear of their event being cancelled due to another event. 

What are some other issues that we might not see regularly?

• Every week we transform our worship space. Setting up and taking down chairs week after week requires significant time and limits how the room can be used. In fact, our chairs and floor are taking a beating and are starting to deteriorate.
• Storage has become a challenge. Ministries often store supplies wherever space can be found because adequate storage is no longer available. In fact, we currently rent offsite storage facilities. 
• Office and ministry support space is limited. As our ministry has grown, our staff and volunteers have outgrown the workspace available to effectively support the church. Several offices are now shared by as many as three staff members, making it increasingly difficult to collaborate, meet privately, and provide the level of ministry support our church needs.
• Growth should never force us to say “no.” We want to be prepared to welcome new families, start new ministries, and respond to new opportunities instead of turning them away because of space limitations. It pains us to say “no,” but in our current facility we find ourselves saying no a lot. 
• We have a responsibility to prepare for the next generation. Those before us sacrificed to build a campus that served us well. Now it is our opportunity to prepare a place where future generations can worship, grow, and serve Christ.