THE VISION

GENERATIONS is a two-year discipleship and generosity initiative to establish a permanent gospel home in the heart of Bergen County — so that the gospel of Jesus Christ will be preserved and proclaimed to future generations.

Primary Goal
100% Participation

Our hope and prayer is that everyone who calls Church at Bergen home would become a fully engaged participant in the vision of Generations. We long to see each and every person commit to growing in discipleship and generosity.

Secondary Goal
$3.9 Million Over 2 Years

1. Two–Year Operating Expenses — $1.8M
2. Downpayment for Permanent Home — $1.8M
3. Staffing & Resourcing for NextGen Discipleship — $200K
4. Outreach & Digital Media Engagement — $100K

WHY MUST WE ACT NOW?
We cannot afford to wait.

Our church is currently leasing a facility with rent costs that continue to rise. Every dollar poured into rent is money that could be invested into a permanent home—a place that secures long-term ministry stability for generations.

At the same time, our church is growing. We are already at capacity in the children’s and youth ministry, our weekday discipleship opportunities are limited by space, and our outreach potential is capped by current resources. If our church continues to grow without expanded capacity, we will hit a ceiling that stifles both discipleship and mission.

If we wait until later, we risk losing momentum, paying exponentially more in rent, and missing the opportunity to establish a permanent home.

Acting now ensures that the gospel is preserved and proclaimed for generations to come.

WHAT NOW?

PRAY

for God to unleash the power of the gospel through us as a church.

by committing to GENERATIONS with sacrificial generosity.

PARTICIPATE

the gospel to the next generation with boldness and clarity.

PROCLAIM

FAQs

  • GENERATIONS is a two-year discipleship and generosity initiative aimed at securing a permanent home in Paramus for long-term gospel ministry, while expanding our current capacity to disciple the next generation, and reach more people through outreach and digital engagement.

  • Instead of separating a “normal” budget from a “building fund,” the One Fund combines all giving over two years to support both regular ministry and bold, future-oriented growth. This disciples the church into whole-life generosity, avoids divided attention, and keeps the mission front and center.

  • That’s okay. Life circumstances change, and we understand that. If you’re not sure what the next two years will look like, we encourage you to make a commitment based on what you can do in faith today — knowing that God honors both your trust and flexibility. You can always revisit or adjust your commitment as your situation changes.

  • It will help fund key staffing needs in children’s and youth ministries, along with increased resources, training, and volunteer development to expand our capacity to disciple the next generation more effectively.

  • Our location is hidden, and digital content helps us share the gospel, tell stories, and connect with spiritually curious people in Bergen County who may never walk through our doors otherwise.

  • The discipleship and generosity during this season won’t stop. Instead, we expect giving to remain strong, discipleship to deepen, and the church to stand on a healthier financial and spiritual foundation for generations to come.

  • We are actively exploring opportunities in Paramus, but we are committed to wise stewardship. Raising funds now puts us in a position to act quickly when the right building becomes available.

  • We’re pursuing a permanent, visible, and accessible home for gospel ministry right here in Paramus. Our goal is to double our current ministry space, especially classroom space for kids, students, and weekday discipleship. While the exact property depends on availability and cost, we’re focused on a strategic space that multiplies our long-term gospel impact.

Still have questions?

We would love to hear from you! Let us know how we can answer any additional questions you have as we move forward as a church family.