St. Martin’s Lutheran Church & School
Campaign Purpose
St. Martin’s School was thriving in almost every aspect, and enrollment was expected to grow by 50% over the next five years. Anticipating this, the church had already built a new school in a Phase I project. The beautiful new school, however, was incomplete and limited in many ways because it did not have a gymnasium. Not having a school gym frustrated staff and students as did the church and school’s lack of a spacious, functional, and flexible gathering space to serve school lunches and host church and community events.
Building a Gym
After asking Walsh to conduct a feasibility and planning study, St. Martin’s was able to refine their plans before embarking on their Continuing the Mission capital campaign. Their plans start with a building with two gyms, locker rooms, and a concession area. This new facility would provide a venue for practice, games, and tournaments with the potential to provide revenue and present St. Martin’s as a welcoming place to belong.
Building A Fellowship Hall & Connected Entrance
St. Martin’s ambitious plans don’t stop with the gym. Their future vision includes a spacious new fellowship hall adjacent to the new gym. It will provide an ideal, and much needed, large gathering space. Further plans include a prominent new entrance to connect their church and school with a safe, indoor, accessible entry point.
Campaign Success
The Continuing the Mission campaign laid a strong foundation for St. Martins. It united the parish and their surrounding community around a shared vision for growth, connection, and service. With hope and determination, they continue to move toward realizing their dream: a campus where faith, learning, and play come together under one roof.
Testimonials
“I was part of the leadership team for a previous campaign with a different firm. This one was so much better. Our Walsh director was accessible, organized, and was an encourager and motivator.”
– Ruth Badciong, Communications Director
“Working in the church office, I appreciated that none of the printing and prepping of brochures, mailings, etc, fell on me. Everything was handled. Walsh was very easy to work with and responsive.”
– Melissa Denzer, Church Secretary
“It was great working with Walsh & Associates! Our director was organized, available, and helpful… I always felt he was there with us every step of the way”
– Diane Holmay, Hospitality Chair
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