Building Beyond 125

"We value providing a place of worship that is safe, attractive, and God-honoring as a service to all who gather with us."
Clifton Baptist Church Core Values

Pledge Drive

October 6 — November 3

The pledge drive will run from Sunday, October 6th to Sunday, November 3rd. As you prayerfully consider your pledge, we have provided some examples below to illustrate what different monthly commitments would look like over a three-year period, as well as, an estimate of how many donors in each category are needed to raise $1,500,000.

As we embark on this pledge drive, let’s remember that this renovation is not just about improving a building—it’s about creating a space where future generations can gather, worship, and grow in their faith. Your pledge will help make this vision a reality for years to come. Every gift, no matter the size, is a vital part of our collective effort. These examples illustrate a range of giving options, but we encourage each of you to prayerfully consider what they can contribute, knowing that every pledge brings us closer to our goal.
Make a Pledge

What is Building Beyond 125?

Building Beyond 125 is the name of our building renovation project. It began the year of Clifton Baptist Church's 125th anniversary and thus was named building beyond the 125 year legacy we have been gifted. The heart behind our efforts is to be good stewards of what the Lord has entrusted to us. That's our mission, and therefore our place. But it is also our people. In these sermons, John Kimbell lead us in considering how Scripture compels us to this stewardship.
Clifton's Mission: Exaltation
Aug 25, 2024  •  John Kimbell
Clifton's Mission: Transformation
Aug 18, 2024  •  John Kimbell
Clifton's Mission: Proclamation
Aug 11, 2024  •  John Kimbell
Clifton's Mission: Stewards of a Mission and a Place
Aug 4, 2024  •  John Kimbell

All-church Sunday School 

On Sunday, September 1, we gathered for an all-church Sunday School for prayer and information on phase 2 of our building renovation plans. If you would like to watch the presentation,  you can do so below. 

Looking Back

The success of Phase One

Phase One of the project resulted in the successful renovation of our auditorium in 2022. Through the generous support provided, the renovation loan of $750,000 was completely paid off in two years. Since the completion of phase one, we’ve been enjoying an improved auditorium that has enabled more people to gather and hear God’s Word in an inviting, undistracting way.

Looking Ahead

Key Improvements

This will be a big decision because it will be a big project. Compared to the auditorium renovation, phase two will involve more than four times the square footage, moving walls and modifying stairways, and significant unseen updates to mechanical and electrical features to a building constructed in the 1930’s. While phase two of the renovation will impact much of the building, there are four key improvements we aim for in this phase. In addition to installing an elevator for enhanced accessibility throughout the building, we also aim to add a new front entrance, expand the fellowship hall, and update our classroom spaces. The renderings here offer an idea of what some of these areas could look like upon renovation.

As you walk toward the building today

New front entrance rendering

Current Fellowship Hall

Fellowship Hall rendering

Current classroom space

Classroom rendering

What will it take?

Target of $1.5 Million

Our target goal is $1.5 million over three years. We are excited to have secured the same contractor who performed so excellently and efficiently in the first renovation. The contractor has worked with the team to determine the most cost efficient direction to yield the greatest improvements. Between that and our favorable credit terms with the bank still remaining from our previous renovation, this project will never be cheaper than in 2025.

Financing Principles

The elders have expressed their dedication to mission priority, financial responsibility, and congregational care in this process. Mission priority means we will make no decisions that hinder us from our mission to proclaim Jesus Christ and form disciples. Financial responsibility means we will not burden this congregation with exorbitant debt. Congregational care means even in our call to you for sacrificial giving, we will never coerce, but like the apostle Paul did in 2 Corinthians 9, allow each person to decide for himself so that we can be cheerful givers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why renovate, and why now?

Before phase one, Clifton's leadership researched, discussed, and prayed about a number of different options regarding the physical space, including moving to a different location. But we determined the Lord has strategically placed Clifton Baptist in this neighborhood, with all of its advantages as a central location currently being redeveloped. This renovation is a good stewardship of an aging building in need of improved usability and hospitality.

Will we continue to meet during the renovation?

We are committed to our Sunday morning corporate gathering throughout the renovation. However, we will be closing off a majority of the building outside of the auditorium during construction, requiring us to be creative with the rest of our ministries.

Can I designate part or all of my regular offering?

No. We are asking members of Clifton Baptist to pledge beyond their regular giving. If you are unable to do this, we ask that you continue to give generously to our annual budget, which funds our shared effort of proclaiming Christ near and far.

Can I ask friends outside of Clifton to support this project?

Yes. We hope the information on this page will help inspire like-minded friends to support this project. If you would like help from a leader at Clifton presenting this material to someone who may be interested in supporting the project, please let us know.

I cannot give at this time. What should I do?

You can pray, which we believe is indeed effective. You can ask, which means pursuing friends who may be inspired by Clifton's mission.

What happens if we don't reach our goal?

Countless hours have been put into this plan so that it is flexible enough to meet our core goals of stewardship, usability, and hospitality with less than our target. We have arranged the process in such a way that we will know the numbers before we make the final decision to contract the work. So we will know exactly what improvements we can reasonably afford.
Didn't find what you were looking for?
If you have a question that wasn't answered in our FAQ, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click the button below to submit your question.
Submit a Question

How Can I Give?

Give In-Person 
Designated offering boxes are available at the back of the auditorium. Please note “Building Beyond 125” in the memo line for checks.
Give by Mail
If you choose to mail your gift, make it out to "Clifton Baptist Church" and please note “Building Beyond 125” in the memo line. Your gift can be mailed to the following address.
Clifton Baptist Church
1947 Frankfort Ave
Louisville, KY 40206
Give Online
Online giving is available on this page, our church website, or the Clifton Baptist Church app. You may offer a one time gift or set up a recurring gift. Please select "Building Beyond 125" from the available funds listed. 
Give  Stocks
Folks who wish to donate stock may benefit from greater tax advantage than selling the stock and donating the cash. For those who wish to donate stock directly to Clifton Baptist Church, all they need to do is provide the Depository Trust Company (DTC) and account numbers below to their financial advisor. If you need assistance to make use of this information, please contact the church office at 502.897.1771 or info@cliftonbaptist.org.
  • DTC # 0547
  • Account # 1568-2934
Give Through Your Corporation
Some persons may discover that they can give much more when they give, in part or entirely, through their corporation rather than from their personal income.