Saint Matthew Lutheran Church
At Walsh & Associates, we love walking alongside churches as they step boldly into the future God is calling them toward. Recently, we had the privilege of partnering with Saint Matthew Church in Walnut Creek, California on their Faithful Foundations capital campaign.
Before launching their capital campaign, the church partnered with Walsh to conduct a Feasibility & Planning Study. That process helped them listen to their members and the results helped clarify their priorities. The final plans were then designed to align their physical space and financial health with their mission. The specifics included updating HVAC, AV, and lighting systems, enhancing the parking lot, creating a new playground for children and families, and transforming the teen center into a dynamic indoor/outdoor gathering space. All of these improvements will shape Saint Matthew’s to thrive for years to come.
At the same time as improving their facilities, the church’s plans included a commitment to reduce debt and create a Maintenance Reserve Fund to ensure Saint Matthew has a stable financial foundation. The campaign plans were to also launch a bold initiative to support social innovation and outreach in the Walnut Creek community, reflecting the church’s deep desire to be a generous and adaptable witness in a changing world.
“Eliminating debt frees us to retire significant resources into people, into life changing programs, ministry, and community partnerships. Every dollar towards debt reduction helps us respond more boldly to what God has in store for our church’s future.” ~Pastor Rustin Comer, Saint Matthew Church, Walnut Creek, CA
Through prayerful commitment and extraordinary generosity, the campaign revealed the congregation’s testament to their faith in action and shared vision for the future.
