the welcome project
We’re building a generational church, where faith comes alive, relationships grow deep, and love reaches beyond our walls.
Forest Park’s story isn’t just history—it’s a living testament to God’s unstoppable grace and love. For 145 years, He has shaped us, guided us, and woven His presence into every step of our journey. From our 1881 Muskegon beginning as Mission Covenant Church, to the downtown building in 1916, to our move here in 1983, we have seen His hand at work, leading us forward in faith.
This church isn’t built on bricks and mortar alone—it’s built on prayers, passion, and a people committed to glorifying God. Generation after generation, hearts have been transformed, lives have been changed, and our mission remains the same: to reflect His love and be part of His redemptive work in our community.
This is our story—God’s story—and it’s still unfolding.
How did we get here?
We are not starting at square one! We are continuing the hard work put forth by members, subject matter experts, and Covenant Church leaders.
To continue to have a welcoming and functioning facility...
Many locations around our building are in need of repair or simply planned preventative maintenance in the coming years.
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Roofs - We have five of them!
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Parking lots - 5 in total
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HVAC and Boilers - 25 total units
Outreach Tithe
To recognize the generosity of the Lord, our congregation, and donors, we will tithe 10% of all funds raised by this capital campaign.
FAQs
Why are we not going with ideas we created in years past for the renovation?
These were thoughtful considerations for the church and serve as a basis for the current proposed renovations.
Why is a capital campaign necessary?
The finance team at Forest Park strives to be good stewards of our resources but projects of this size require funds that are beyond what can be met by the regular and faithful giving of our congregation through the yearly budget.
What repairs are we focusing on?
Roofing replacement, parking lot replacement, HVAC, southern gym wall efflorescence
How much are repairs going to cost?
Over the next 8 years: $722,000.
How much for the renovation?
$204,150
How will the fundraising work?
The campaign would be funded by three year pledges to begin this year.
Replacement & repairs: $600,000
Proposed renovations: $205,000
Tithe: $80,500
Campaign consultant: $15,000
Unexpected costs: $100,000
Total: $1,000,000
When will we see work begin?
There are a number of items to still be worked out. Once we have a starting date it will be posted here and communicated during our services