I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent. Luke 15:7
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Congregational Update 6/10/2026:
For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. ~ 1 Corinthians 3:11
We had a wonderful celebration on Tuesday June 2, 2026 breaking ground for our West Campus! Thank you to everyone who joined us to make the event truly special.
For those of you who were unable to attend we just want to echo our sincere gratitude to all the staff, leadership, and all congregation members throughout the years who have given their time, talent, and treasures to this project. The radical sacrificial generosity of this congregation continues to blow us away. God is moving in the hearts of his people. Thank you for being his hands and feet!
We have an exciting announcement!
In our April 28, 2026 communication we stated that the orange spaces would not yet be able to be completed. The orange spaces will now be fully finished!
We are ecstatic to announce that we have had someone step forward and donate the entire requested $1.2 million in funds to allow us to fit up the remaining interior spaces! Hallelujah!
The entire building team are working hard to get the pieces in place to begin excavation in June! It will be so exciting to watch this West Campus construction begin!
Our mission to raise funds for this project continues! We will continue with the goal to eliminate the $5 million in anticipated debt and strive towards a fully completed campus that will include a sanctuary and prayer chapel. Please consider giving, pledging, or increasing your pledge. Every dollar is appreciated!
Reminder to please not contact your Pastors with construction-related questions or concerns. They will remain focused on the mission and ministry of Hope. West Campus contracting and construction specific questions can be directed to our Building Committee at westcampus@fargohope.org or you can call the Church Office at 701.235.6629. Thank you for your understanding.
Glory to God! Let’s Build!
Congregational Update 4/28/2026:
This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. ~ Psalm 118:24
We are so excited to announce the result of our construction bid process for the new Hope West Campus! Over the last few months there has been a great deal of work put in by teams of architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers preparing for bid day. General contractors submitted construction bids on April 16.
This process was paired with the unbelievable generosity of our congregation. Additional pledges during the first quarter of 2026 equated to $980K dollars bringing Hope to total pledges of approximately $17M! We are so grateful for every single person who has given their time, energy, expertise, and financial support to the For the ONE vision.
A phenomenal blessing to report is that we plan to build the exterior shell of the building paired with all the interior areas in white below. This includes complete fit-up of the two additional classrooms that we had reported were likely not in budget at our annual meeting.
West Campus will immediately have four large, fully functional youth spaces. Hallelujah!
Areas displayed in orange are interior areas that will not be fit up until additional pledges are received. Although the exterior will be in place; these areas will be unusable. To fully complete these areas is approximately an additional $1.2M in cost with current pricing. We would love to accomplish the final phase one goal of fitting up these spaces during this phase.
The contractor awarded the Hope West Campus project is: Gast Construction.
Congratulations! We look forward to an excellent partnership. Again, to all the contractors who were a part of this process we sincerely thank you for the effort that was put in.
As we move forward, we would like all congregation members to note that the construction of West Campus is being managed by the Building Committee led by our Owner’s Representative. The individuals selected for this committee are a mix of construction professionals with at least 15 years of industry experience, as well as faithful members of Hope Lutheran Church and church staff. This group truly has a heart for the mission of the West Campus and the future of our church. This team reports directly to the Church Council and has been tasked with decision making for the best interest of the project.
Therefore, please do not contact your Pastors with construction-related questions or concerns. They will remain focused on the mission and ministry of Hope. West Campus contracting and construction specific questions can be directed to our Building Committee at westcampus@fargohope.org or you can call the Church Office at 701.235.6629. Thank you for your understanding!
Stay tuned for information about a groundbreaking, we would love to have everyone there!
Thanks be to God!
Our mission to raise funds for this project continues. We hope to raise $1.2M dollars more to fit-up the interior of the identified orange spaces! We will continue with the goal to eliminate the $5 million in anticipated debt and strive towards a future phase of a fully completed campus that will include a sanctuary and prayer chapel. Please consider giving, pledging, or increasing your pledge. Every dollar is appreciated!
Congregational Update 1/29/2026:
At the annual meeting held on Sunday, January 25, 2026 Hope Lutheran Church Council presented the following motions for the congregation to approve the “For the ONE” vision to build a permanent location for our West Campus worship community and to update the youth spaces at both North and South Campuses.
Motions to give the authority to:
1. Secure a construction loan up to the amount pledged by our congregation.
2. Secure long-term financing up to 5 million dollars to cover the gap between pledged commitments and the total project cost.
Both motions were approved by the congregation.
What does funding the West Campus project look like?
Below is an update of the financial breakdown for the West Campus project budget. Over the next few months our congregation still has an opportunity to be a part of this project – we can still put your generosity to work!
To date, we have 800 households engaged in giving to the For the ONE vision of $19.1 million. We are profoundly grateful for your incredible generosity and there is still a great need to make this vision a reality.
Please prayerfully consider making a pledge or increasing your pledge to the For the ONE vision to help us plan for the future. You may also join our 1,000/1,000 challenge. We are asking that 1,000 households that haven’t yet made a commitment to For the ONE make a $1,000 commitment over the next three years. Which means that for less than $28/month, or one coffee a week, you can help make the For the ONE vision a reality!
Thank you for your prayerful consideration of a gift to the For the ONE generosity initiative.
Site Information
The site for the permanent West Campus is located North of 52nd Ave S and East of 9th Street West. Near Legacy Elementary School and north of The Ranch at the Wilds development.
Site Location
Site Plan
West Campus Exterior Photos
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Phase I Exterior – Entrance
Phase I Exterior – Looking Northwest
Phase I Exterior
Phase I Exterior
West Campus Interior Photos
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Phase I Fellowship
Main Office Entrance & Hallway to Youth Space
Phase I Sanctuary
Phase I Sanctuary
Fireplace Area – Library
Youth Hallway
Youth Commons & Classroom
Youth Classroom
Youth Hopetots Classroom
Youth Preschool Classroom
Updated Youth Spaces at North and South
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North Campus Youth Area Update
North Campus Youth Classroom Update
South Campus Youth Area Update
South Campus Youth Classroom Update
FOR THE ONE APPAREL
As part of promotion for our For the ONE sermon series and generosity initiative, congregation members will have the opportunity to order one of two different branded t-shirts, crewnecks, or hoodies from the link at the link below. When ordering select the campus that you would like your order sent to.
Ordering takes 7-10 business days and orders will be available for pick-up from the Church Office at each campus during worship times, or regular Office hours. An email will be sent to you from Run Around Events Gear when your order is ready for pickup at the campus you selected. Part of the proceeds from each item ordered will be contributed to the For the ONE generosity initiative.