IMAGINE

Our Journey from What If to What Is

For more than a century, Lebanon Baptist Church has been a place where people come to know, follow, and share Jesus. From small beginnings in 1909 to a thriving, multigenerational church today, every chapter of our story has been marked by God’s faithfulness and the courage of His people to imagine what He could do next. That same spirit of faith and vision continues as we step into the IMAGINE Initiative—trusting God to do abundantly more in and through our church for His glory.

IMAGINE: What’s Next

As we look ahead, God is once again inviting us to imagine what’s next. The IMAGINE Initiative is a call to faith—a journey from what if to what is—as we trust the same visionary God who led Joshua and generations before us. Over the next five years, we will intentionally pursue spiritual formation that leads to gospel saturation, believing that transformed people transform communities. We envision a church where discipleship thrives in every home, Life Group, and ministry—where families are rooted in Christ, faith is multiplied, and the gospel reaches every corner of our area and beyond. IMAGINE is more than a campaign; it’s a movement of faith, calling us to dream boldly, obey courageously, and watch God turn vision into reality. 

Make a PledgeView the IMAGINE Booklet
Know:

Know:

We want every person in our community to truly know Jesus—not just by name, but through a life-changing encounter with the gospel. Our vision is for gospel saturation, where every home, every family, and every neighbor has clearly heard the message that Jesus died so they could live. Like Joshua stepping into the land God promised, we’re believing God for a bold movement of truth and transformation in our area as His Word takes root in hearts and homes.

Follow:

Follow:

To follow Jesus means more than attending church—it means walking with Him daily in obedience and spiritual growth. Through the IMAGINE Initiative, we’re building a clear discipleship pathway that helps believers mature in their faith and become fully devoted followers of Christ. We envision a church where ministries like Life Groups, Upward Sports, and ProLife360 work together to form and strengthen disciples who delight in God’s Word and live out His truth with courage and consistency.

Share:

Share:

Those who know and follow Jesus are called to share His love with others. Our mission is to multiply disciples who bring the hope of Christ to our city and beyond. We want to equip our church family to serve, give, and go—living sent lives that make the gospel visible in everyday ways. From local outreach to future church plants, we imagine a ripple effect of love, generosity, and faith that extends from Lebanon into every corner of our community and the nations.

IMAGINE Initiative Kick-Off

If you missed the launch of our IMAGINE Initiative, we encourage you to go back and watch Pastor Matt’s message that set the vision in motion. This series calls us to move from what if to what is—to believe that the God who gives vision is faithful to bring it to life. Pastor Matt reminded us that IMAGINE isn’t about projects or programs; it’s about people—spiritual formation that makes, matures, and multiplies disciples until the gospel saturates our community. Join us as we step forward in prayer, faith, and generosity toward what God has imagined for Lebanon Baptist Church.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The IMAGINE Initiative is a two-year journey of faith designed to move our church from what if to what is. It’s about pursuing the vision God has given Lebanon Baptist Church—to make, mature, and multiply disciples through spiritual formation and gospel saturation. IMAGINE isn’t just about finances or facilities—it’s about people being transformed by Jesus and carrying His love into our community.

We believe our God is a visionary God. Just as He gave Abraham, Moses, and Joshua a vision for what could be, we’re asking Him to help us imagine His plans for Lebanon Baptist Church. IMAGINE calls us to dream boldly, pray deeply, and step faithfully into what God desires to do through us in the next five years.

IMAGINE puts our mission into motion:
 • Know – We want every person in our community to encounter Jesus through gospel saturation.
 • Follow – We’re building a clear discipleship pathway that helps believers grow spiritually.
 • Share – We’re multiplying ministry impact, sending disciples to make disciples locally and globally.

Over the next two years, we’re focusing on five key areas:
 1. Developing a unified Discipleship Pathway.
 2. Pursuing Gospel Saturation in our community.
 3. Eliminating debt on the Family Life Center.
 4. Advancing Campus Improvements and a Master Site Plan.
 5. Strengthening Reserves and Future Ministry Funding to support church planting and missions.

We’re trusting God to provide $1 million above our regular giving over the next two years. These funds will be invested directly into ministry growth, debt elimination, and future readiness for what God wants to do through Lebanon.

Paying off the remaining $454,000 on our Family Life Center will free up 13–17% of our annual budget—resources that can then go directly toward missions, ministry, and disciple-making. Eliminating this debt positions us for greater flexibility and future impact.

Everyone has a role! We’re asking every member to:
 1. Pray — Seek God’s guidance for how He’s calling you to be part of this vision.
 2. Find your passion — Get involved in the area that fuels your heart.
 3. Plan to give — Commit to give generously above your regular tithe over the next two years.