Legacy of Love
Love Leaves a Legacy.
At North Star Church, we’ve always been about more than buildings. We’re about people — and the love of Christ that transforms them. That love has shaped us for the first 25 years. And now, we’re launching Legacy of Love — a campaign to create space for the future: for our children, our youth, and for a world in need of Jesus.
Legacy of Love is North Star Church’s vision to shape tomorrow by acting in faith today. This $1 million campaign is more than a building project — it’s an investment in the lives of children, youth, and the world beyond our walls.
Every square foot we build will reflect Christ’s love — a place where young hearts are discipled, families are supported, and missions are launched.
We believe love is the greatest legacy we can leave. We hope you will join us in building a future grounded in faith, hope, and love.
Why Legacy of Love? Why Now?
North Star Church is growing — and so is our calling. Our children’s and youth ministries are overflowing with young lives hungry for Jesus. Our missions outreach is impacting the Northland and beyond.
But we’ve outgrown our space.
Legacy of Love is our faithful response to expand our facilities and extend our mission for the next generation.
North Star’s growth since June of 2022
164% increase in children’s church attendance.
100% increase in youth ministry attendance.
117% increase in worship attendance.
Rising Stars Ministry has expanded from serving at 1 school to 3 schools. Providing weekend snack packs and meals for children and their families.
Baby Grace continues to provide diapers every month and quarterly open houses. As well as cookies with Santa, small mall and other needed events.
8 new ministry partnership established to engage in the mission to make disciples who make a difference in the world.
Community / Neighborhood Growth
From 2020 to 2024 the population within a 5-mile radius of North star grew from 75,312 to 83,074.
The projected growth rate in the next 5 years is 13.86%
The community around North Star continues to grow and by 2034 it is projected that the population will be 103,643.
What have we been doing to accommodate the growth?
Added Thursday Night Worship Service
Added Thursday Night Youth Group
Split of youth into Middle and High School
Some adult classes utilizing worship space and gathering space for classes.
Children’s ministry staff expansion — added another children’s class. (volunteers desperately needed)
Missional engagement position created to coordinate missional engagement.
2024 established building team to address space needed for ministry.
North Star’s growth has created a need for a building expansion.
Need more Children’s ministry space
Need more Youth ministry space
Need more dedicated mission space
Need larger classroom spaces
Need larger worship space
Need larger fellowship space
Growing in Faith. Standing in Love.
Top: Floor Plan Bottom left: Rear 3D model Bottom Right: Front of Expansion
Front 3D Model
Where Will Your Gift Go?
New Children’s Ministry Space
New Youth Ministry Space
Dedicated Mission Space
Larger Worship Space
New Fellowship/ Gathering Space
Larger Classroom Spaces for adults and small groups
Additional restrooms with showers, storage and enhancements
A Future Built on Faith, A Foundation Built on Love.
Jesus Love’s the Children. So do We.
New Children’s Ministry Space provides:
• Secure space with check-in
• Nursery Room with sink and changing table
• Pre-k, K-1st , 2nd-3rd, 4th-5th grade rooms.
(5 total classrooms + nursery)
• Restrooms and storage
• Flexible space for large group and discipleship
Love That Shapes Leaders
New Youth Ministry Space provides:
• Flexible space for large group and discipleship (pickle ball?)
• Middle School classroom
• High School classroom
• Access to 2 larger classrooms
Love Beyond the Walls
Designated Missions Space
• Current youth and storage converted to mission space with dedicated entrance.
Together in Love. Stronger in Christ.
Larger Worship Space
• Worship space will be expanded and reconfigured to seat approx. 280.
• 14x30 stage.
• A/V dedicated space at the back worship space.
New Fellowship/ Gathering Space
• New entry space will act as central hub and serve as a 2000 sq ft. fellowship space.
• Hospitality area with sink for coffee and refreshments
• 6 new unisex bathrooms with showers.
• 2 new large classrooms
Larger Classroom Spaces for adults and small groups
• Current children’s space remolded to larger adult classrooms.
• Kitchen opened to serve multiple areas.
One Heart. One Mission. One Legacy.
Let’s build more than buildings. Let’s build a Legacy of Love.
How to Get Involved
•Prayerfully consider how you, your family, or small group can contribute.
•Every gift matters — whether a one-time offering or multi-year pledge. Pledge cards are available at the church office and in the gathering space by the Legacy of Love display. Electronic pledge cards can be accessed by clicking the button below.
Ways to Give:
•In-person or online at https://northstarumc.churchcenter.com/giving select building project in the dropdown menu.
•Contribute materials, services, or volunteer time