For over seven decades, Encompass Church has impacted thousands of lives. Every expansion, every campus, is more than just growth, it’s about creating spaces where lives are transformed, where people come to know Jesus, find community, and step into their calling. The power of having a physical church building cannot be overstated. It’s marked territory for the Kingdom of God. It’s a place where the Spirit of Christ moves, families are restored, communities are built and His work advances. This is the impact of a local church, this is the legacy of Encompass Church. And we’re just getting started.

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THE TRANSPARENT DOLLAR

We believe in transparency when it comes to generosity. Above shows exactly how every dollar is used, both through the tithe, which fuels the life of the church, and Kingdom Offering, which extends our impact beyond our walls. Whether it’s operations, missions, facilities, or outreach, every dollar is sown into Kingdom purpose.

MISSIONS PROJECTS

Abim Dormitory Project – UGANDA

NEEDS BEING MET: Safe and dignified student accommodation.
IMPACT: Provides stable housing for students living in overcrowded, unsafe conditions, restoring dignity and enabling better education.

$60,000
SHARING GOD’s WORD – MONGOLIA 

NEEDS BEING MET: Clear Mongolian Bible in the Khalkh dialect.
IMPACT: Affects up to 80,000 people with access to God’s Word in their heart language.

$25,000
WATER FOR LIFE – SRI LANKA

NEED BEING MET: Access to clean water in vulnerable communities.
IMPACT: Provides safe water access, improving health, school life, and hope.

$10,000
BIBLES FOR CHINA – CHINA

NEED BEING MET: Access to Bibles for underground and rural churches.IMPACT: Distributes 8,000 Bibles (5,000 standard + 3,000 large print), strengthening faith and spiritual growth.

$35,000
EMPOWERING CHURCH CENTRES – GHANA 

NEEDS BEING MET: Development of church-based community centres.
IMPACT: Strengthens local churches and their outreach capacity.

$25,000
GENERATIONS ON MISSION – GLOBAL

NEED BEING MET: Mobilising and discipling the next generation through mission exposure.
IMPACT: Equips and sends young people on short-term missions, stirring their hearts for God, expanding their worldview, and allowing them to witness and participate in what God is doing around the world.

$30,000
BUILDING FUTURES – BURUNDI

NEED BEING MET: Housing for widows in poverty.
IMPACT: Builds 20 homes, restoring stability and dignity for widows and children.

$24,000
GLOBAL CHURCH PLANT – GLOBAL

NEEDS BEING MET: Supporting churches that are believing for facilities.
IMPACT: Building churches locally and globally.

$40,000
HOPE FOR THE PERSECUTED CHURCH – NIGERiA

NEEDS BEING MET: Safety, trauma care, and discipleship for persecuted Christians.
IMPACT: 1,683 people, including 1,227 pastors trained and 456 Muslim-background believers supported.

$50,000
STANDING FOR FREEDOM – GREECE

NEED BEING MET: Prevention and support in human trafficking crisis.IMPACT: Helps fund awareness campaigns, rescue operations, and survivor aftercare.

$25,000
RESTORING SIGHT, RESTORING LIVES – INDIA

NEED BEING MET: Cataract surgeries for those with preventable blindness.
IMPACT: 700 cataract surgeries performed; restoring sight, dignity, and productivity.

$35,000

BUILDING PROJECTS

Doreen

In the heart of Doreen, a future is rising, not just in bricks and mortar, but in vision, faith, and the generosity of God’s people. We’re believing for a significant financial breakthrough to build a church from the ground up, a space to seat over 350 in worship, inspire children in bright, purpose-filled rooms, and welcome families into a warm foyer, café, and community-focused facilities. This will be a lighthouse for the region. A place where lives are transformed, hope is restored, faith is stirred, healing is found, and generations encounter the living God. Let’s build what God has already begun, together

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CRAIGIEBURN

Craigieburn is a growing community filled with people searching for connection, purpose, and hope, and we believe Jesus is the answer. That’s why we’re transforming a factory-style building into a church home that will seat over 350 people, with dedicated kids’ spaces, a vibrant foyer, and a welcoming café. This won’t just be a building, it will be a spiritual home, a place of healing, belonging, and encounter. Every gift is more than a contribution; it’s an eternal investment. Together, we’re building a legacy of hope where generations will meet Jesus and be forever changed.

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BUNDOORA (EKIDS)

At Bundoora, it’s time to build, not just structures, but futures. We’re believing for a purpose-built kids facility designed to engage children on every level; creatively, spiritually, and emotionally. This space will make church fun, safe, and spiritually rich for our youngest generation. It will be a place of joy, friendship, and life-changing encounters with God. We’re not just building rooms, we’re creating an environment where the next generation can grow in faith and purpose.

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ENCOMPASS CARE

We believe now is the moment to invest in a new home for Encompass Care. For over a decade, we’ve served our community faithfully, but our current space no longer matches the size of the need. A purposebuilt facility will help us care more effectively, offering food, support, and hope to those doing it tough. Most importantly, it will be a place that leads people to Jesus. Your generosity will help us reach more people, love more deeply, and serve with greater strength. Let’s build together, for our kids, our city, and the Kingdom.

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HOW? LITTLE BY LITTLE

PLAN GOAL
$1,500,000

DREAM GOAL
$2,000,000

When each person gives, no matter their amount, the impact grows exponentially. Just look at how it adds up:

F.A.Q.

Not at this stage. For Encompass to fulfil all that God is calling us to do, we must move together as one united church. Designating funds only to specific campuses or projects would limit the impact and efficiency of our vision.

Yes! We can confirm that we now have tax deductible giving available.

Through prayer, thoughtful discussion, and board input, we landed on numbers that reflect both generosity and wisdom, faith in God, and faithfulness in planning.

We’re exploring a few promising options. However, to move forward confidently, we need a stronger cash base.

The Doreen project requires extensive planning and council approval, permits alone may take 18–24 months. Craigieburn presents a strategic opportunity to get ahead of the market and meet immediate needs.

Either works! Some prefer to give all at once, others give monthly or both. While upfront giving helps us move quicker, we’ll work with whatever God leads you to contribute.

No. Tithing is separate and foundational, our first fruits to God. The Kingdom Offering is above and beyond the tithe, a faith-filled expression of generosity and vision.

No pastors will know individual giving. Only a few trusted staff from our business team handles contributions, ensuring privacy and integrity.

Possibly. The more we raise upfront, the less debt we need. If needed, we’re committed to wise, sustainable borrowing, only when:

  • It doesn’t put undue pressure on the church,
  • It can be repaid within 7–10 years,
  • We can make full payments from the start.

We currently have the capacity to manage a loan of up to $5 million.

We will only consider loans based on having 30-50% of the cash up front for the total project.

Absolutely. While we give collectively, each campus’s progress will be tracked and celebrated. Ownership builds maturity and momentum.

We’re believing for 10% growth in generosity each year, something we’ve seen consistently in our tithes. Generosity is like a muscle: we grow as we exercise it. Step by step, year by year.

Not exactly. Some may feel led to give more annually. Others might give spontaneously, based on God’s prompting and personal circumstances. God stirs hearts differently, at different times.

We’ll keep trusting God. If the full amount isn’t raised immediately, we’ll move forward as funds allow. We’ll still make a powerful impact through missional projects right away.

Praise God! That would mean:

  • We give more generously than planned,
  • We’re in a stronger position for future facilities.

During our last building initiative, right in the Global Financial Crisis, God moved powerfully through people’s faith. We believe He’ll do it again, even in challenging times.

We’ll use a model called PLAN – VISION – DREAM:

  • PLAN: What can I give? What could I give up? What is God asking of me?
  • VISION: If God blesses my finances, how could I give more?
  • DREAM: One day, I’d love to give THIS MUCH to the Kingdom Offering.

We’ll engage every generation, teach on generosity, and report on the impact of every step forward.

For PIONEERS, the deadline was 27th July 2025. This is to enable us to share with the church the impact the PIONEERS have had.

Absolutely. We understand life happens. If your financial circumstances change, you can adjust your commitment at any time. What matters most is the heart behind your giving.

We will provide regular updates through services, emails, and reports. You’ll see where the funds are going and the real impact being made, locally and globally.

Yes. We welcome corporate giving, and our team can assist with any specific accounting or tax-related questions to ensure everything is handled properly.

Yes, you can give securely online via our website or app. You can also set up recurring giving, or contribute through EFT, card, or in-person during services.

Yes, anonymous giving is possible. While we do track giving for record-keeping and transparency, your identity can remain confidential if you choose. Or there is a particular giving approach that can help you remain completely anonymous.

HOW TO PLEDGE

OPTION ONE: ONLINE

OPTION two: PHYSICAL CARD

You can place your Pledge Card in the Kingdom envelope provided and drop it off at the secure lockboxes at your campus.

HOW TO GIVE

OPTION ONE: ONLINE

VIA INTERNET BANKING

BSB: 013-243
Account Number: 3501 64646
Please use reference ‘KINGDOM’

VIA BPAY
Biller Code: 263335
Kingdom Offering (Tax Deductible)
Reference: 397521

* BPAY deposit details MUST be provided to encompassaccounts@encompass.org.au in order for us to issue a Tax Deductible receipt, e.g. giver’s name, address and contact details.

VIA CREDIT CARD

OPTION two: CASH

You can place your contribution in the Giving envelope provided and drop it off at the secure lockboxes at your campus.