The Builder's Club

The Ashland District is one of the fastest growing districts in the Virginia Conference.  In 2008, the Ashland District had the largest percent increase of church members compared to any other district in the Virginia Conference.  As the suburbs of Northern Virginia move southward past Fredericksburg, and the Richmond metropolitan area expands northward, the Ashland District has been given a staggering opportunity to reach new people with the Good News of God’s love in Jesus.

Many of our existing churches are located in growing areas and are embracing their new neighbors with the gospel.  Experience has also shown us that new congregations are particularly effective at evangelizing persons with little or no prior faith experience.  In addition to supporting our growing established churches, the Ashland District needs to build many new churches to address the rapid population growth in our area.

Builder’s Club Update

You are invited to become a part of the growing ministry of our district by enrolling in the Ashland District Builder’s Club. We invite you to commit to respond to a maximum of three calls each calendar year to help new churches build and to help existing churches expand or renovate.

In the past, the Club has raised between $8,000 and $10,000 per call.  Your subscription may be for $10, $25, $50, $100 or more per call, or for whatever is in your ability to give (either higher or lower). 

We invite you to prayerfully consider joining the Ashland District Builder’s Club and to experience the blessings of building the Kingdom of God.

What is the Builder’s Club?  

The Builder’s Club is a group of Laity and Clergy across the Ashland District who has pledged financial support for building new churches, renovating and expanding existing church facilities on the district.

How does the Club raise money?

Two or three times a year, the Builder’s Club will issue a call to its members. When members receive a call letter, they are invited to respond with a donation to the Club.

How much do members give?

We understand.  Give what you can, and both you and others will be blessed.  Maybe you could give more at the next call.

What if I can’t give what I thought?

There is no minimum or maximum pledge amount. When you join the Club, you are invited to estimate how much you will give at each call. You may not be able to give your pledge amount when you receive a call.   Give what you can to help.

How can our church get Club funding?

The District Board of Missions will choose two church projects each year to receive Builder’s Club funding.  Both existing churches and our new churches in building programs may apply.  The pastor and lay leadership of the church can write to the District Superintendent requesting the Club’s support.  Builder’s Club funding may only be given once the project is under construction.