A capital campaign for the future of PBF
Many Parts… One BodyThe Next Chapter
1 Corinthians 12:18-20
Building today for tomorrow
Look at what God is doing
Every gift and every pledge moves us closer. Here is where we stand together.
- Year 1: $50,000November 2026 to November 2027
- Year 2: $100,000By November 2028
- Year 3: $150,000By November 2029
Updated November 1, 2026
A letter from Pastor Tom
Our Lead Pastor shares the heart behind The Next Chapter.
Thomas A. Troutt Sr.Lead Pastor
Dear Philadelphia Bible Fellowship Family,
We serve a mighty God! Time and again, He has shown His faithfulness to Philadelphia Bible Fellowship. He has brought us through every season, supported our growth, and positioned us for greater impact in the days ahead.
Now, God is calling us to step forward in faith as we begin The Next Chapter of our journey together. Based on 1 Corinthians 12:18-20, we are reminded that we are Many Parts… One Body, and every part matters. When we all work together, the body is stronger, the vision is clearer, and the impact is greater.
This is an exciting time of opportunity and responsibility. We are launching a capital campaign to raise $150,000 over the next three years to invest in our future and expand the Kingdom work God has entrusted to us.
We need every part of the body.
We ask every member and family to prayerfully consider increasing their current level of generosity as the Lord enables. Every prayer. Every gift. Every part matters. Together, we can impact generations!
These resources will help us strengthen our building, enhance our ministries, and create spaces that will serve future generations. But more than that, they will position us to reach more souls, disciple more lives, and impact our community in ways we cannot even imagine.
Let us move forward united, believing that God will do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20).
Thank you for your faithfulness, your prayers, and your commitment to this vision. Together, we will build today for tomorrow!
Thomas A. Troutt, Sr.
Pastor Thomas A. Troutt Sr., Lead Pastor“But in fact God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. If they were all one part, where would the body be? As it is, there are many parts, but one body.”
1 Corinthians 12:18-20 (NIV)
- Every member
- Every gift
- Every prayer
- Every part matters
Our vision for the future
To strengthen our ministry foundation, expand our impact, and prepare for the next generation through God’s provision and our faithful partnership together.
Facility improvements
Enhance our worship environment and maintain our facilities.
Youth and family ministry
Invest in the next generation and strengthen families.
Community outreach
Expand our reach and meet the needs in our community.
Technology and communications
Improve our ability to connect, share, and serve effectively.
Equal sacrifice, not equal gifts
We are not all asked to give the same amount, but we are all invited to take the same step of faith. Find your current giving below to see what a 25% or 100% increase looks like.
| Current giving | 25% increase | 100% increase |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | ||
| $10.00 | $12.50 | $20.00 |
| $20.00 | $25.00 | $40.00 |
| $30.00 | $37.50 | $60.00 |
| $40.00 | $50.00 | $80.00 |
| $75.00 | $93.75 | $150.00 |
| Monthly | ||
| $50.00 | $62.50 | $100.00 |
| $100.00 | $125.00 | $200.00 |
| $150.00 | $187.50 | $300.00 |
| $250.00 | $312.50 | $500.00 |
| Annually | ||
| $500.00 | $625.00 | $1,000.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $1,250.00 | $2,000.00 |
| $2,000.00 | $2,500.00 | $4,000.00 |
| $3,000.00 | $3,750.00 | $6,000.00 |
Find your step of faith
Enter what you give now. We’ll show what each increase means, and how much your added gift becomes for The Next Chapter.
25% increase
$25.00
- Added each time
- $5.00
- Added in one year
- $260
- Added over three years
- $780
100% increase
$40.00
- Added each time
- $20.00
- Added in one year
- $1,040
- Added over three years
- $3,120
The added amount is your gift to The Next Chapter, above and beyond your regular tithes and offerings.
How to take part
Pledge what God places on your heart, then give in the way that works best for you.
Make your pledge
Complete your Year 1 pledge commitment for November 2026 to November 2027. Choose to give monthly, quarterly, yearly, or as a one-time gift.
Make your pledgeGive online
Give securely through Pushpay on the web or in the app. Be sure to choose the Capital Stewardship – The Next Chapter fund.
Give onlineGive by check or cash
Place your gift in the Sunday offering. Make checks payable to Philadelphia Bible Fellowship and write “The Next Chapter” on the memo line.
Commemorative T-shirts
Wear the vision
Celebrate The Next Chapter with a sand-colored commemorative T-shirt. 50% of each shirt’s price goes to our capital campaign.
- Adult XS to XL$18
- Adult 2X and 3XL$20
- Youth XS to XL$10
- Add a back design+$5
Pick up your order at the church at no charge, or have it mailed for $8 plus $2 for each additional shirt. Mailed orders arrive in 7 to 10 days.
Orders close December 19, 2026.
Choose your front design
Pick one design for the front. Any of the three can also go on the back.
Design A
The round seal
Design B
The rectangle
Design C
The seal with “Together We Build. Together We Grow. Together We Impact.”
Frequently asked questions
What is a capital campaign?
A capital campaign is a focused, time-limited effort to raise funds for major ministry needs and long-term improvements.
Why is the campaign important?
It allows us to enhance our facilities, invest in our children and families, expand our outreach, and strengthen our ability to serve both today and for future generations.
How are campaign gifts different from regular giving?
Campaign gifts are above and beyond your regular tithes and offerings and are designated specifically for the capital campaign.
How do I determine my gift amount?
We prayerfully encourage each member and family to seek God’s guidance and give in a way that is faithful, sacrificial, and meaningful to you. The gift chart and calculator above can help.
Can I give over time?
Yes. You can make a pledge and fulfill it over the campaign period through monthly, quarterly, or annual gifts, or give a one-time gift.
How can I give?
You can give online through Pushpay, by check payable to Philadelphia Bible Fellowship, or with cash in the Sunday offering.
Prayer and commitment
We believe God can do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine. As we commit our resources, we trust Him to multiply our impact for His glory. Take time to pray, reflect, and journal about how you can be a part of The Next Chapter.
Prayer
Ask God to guide your heart as you consider your part in the campaign.
Lord, as I seek to be a faithful steward, I pray…
Praise
Thank God for His faithfulness to Philadelphia Bible Fellowship.
I am grateful for…
Reflection
Consider how God has blessed you and how He may be leading you to give.
I am prayerfully considering…
Commitment
Write a prayer of commitment to support the vision God has placed before us.
Lord, help me to…
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV)
“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us.”
Ephesians 3:20 (NIV)
- Together we build.
- Together we grow.
- Together we impact.
Building today for tomorrow
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