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

The following congregations have benefited from calls in the past; Epworth, St. Peter’s, Wright’s Chapel, New Song, Wilderness Community, Lebanon, Regester Chapel, Tabernacle, Bethel, Shady Grove (Hanover), Shiloh (Hanover), Providence and Rouzie’s Chapel. Although we have not had a call this year, we are still looking for individuals to help.

You are invited to become a part of this ministry by enrolling in the Ashland District Builder’s Club. We invite you to commit in responding to a minimum of just $ 10.00 three times each calendar year to help new churches build and to help existing churches expand or renovate. To request an enrollment form, please contact the district office at 804/798-1649 or lynnmanley@vaumc.org.

May you continue to be blessed by our Lord in the days to come. David A Kellison, President District Builder’s Club

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.