FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

GIVE NOW
GIVE NOW
SPIRITUAL JOURNEY
SPIRITUAL JOURNEY

A LETTER FROM
PASTOR MARCO SALAZAR

Back in 2017, we gathered for the first time with a small team and a simple vision. Since then, God has faithfully built something far greater than we could have imagined—a thriving community of people committed to making Jesus known across our city.

In just a few short years, we’ve witnessed lives transformed in powerful ways. People have encountered Jesus, marriages have been restored, addictions broken, and freedom found. As we’ve met both physical and spiritual needs in Bay City and beyond, God has continued to bring growth—steady, supernatural, and full of purpose.

Because of that, we believe God is inviting us into more.

As we step into Phase 2 of this journey, we sense His leading to continue preparing a place where people can encounter His presence and experience lasting transformation. This is more than a building project—it’s a spiritual journey. It’s about making room for those who have yet to come, for stories that have yet to be written, and for lives that will be forever changed.

This next season will require all of us to seek God together and respond in obedience as He shows each of us our part. Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or you’re newer to the Radiant family, I want to personally invite you to be a part of this vision—FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

Together, we will see God’s Kingdom come in Bay City as it is in Heaven. Every sacrifice matters. Every step of faith counts. And every person has a role to play. Thank you for being part of what God is doing through Radiant Church. I’m filled with faith and anticipation for what’s ahead, and I’m honored to walk this journey with you.

Sincerely yours,

Pastor Marco Salazar

OUR TIMELINE

OUR IMPACT

918+

SALVATIONS & REDEDICATIONS

151

BAPTISMS

112+

DEDICATIONS

1,091

VOLUNTEERS

OVER $571K GIVEN TO MISSIONS & OUTREACH

LIFECLINIC COMMUNITY RESOURCES

We give monthly to provide for medical and support services for pregnancy and parenting.

Good Samaritan Rescue Mission

GOOD SAMARITAN RESCUE MISSION

Provided funds to go toward food & shelter of their residents.

Youth for Christ Bluewater Thumb

YOUTH FOR CHRIST BLUEWATER THUMB

We financially support their ministry to youth through discipleship, Bible studies, and worship events.

Iglesia Radiante Guadalajara

IGLESIA RADIANTE GUADALAJARA

One of our monthly international partners who are reaching people in their part of the world with the Gospel of Christ.

CHRISTINE ADAIR (GFP - PANAMA)

Monthly support to help build children’s feeding programs and ministries.

Christ for India Church Gathering

CHRIST FOR INDIA

Supporting pastors and caring for children in orphanages in India.

OUR FUTURE

OUR CHALLENGES

MAXED OUT OUR KIDS SPACE
We are averaging 135-140 kids each week and still turning away families because of a lack of room.

BATHROOMS ARE NOT FINISHED
This causes the safety of our kids to be compromised. We need a kid’s area completely separate from the rest of our building to ensure safety and ease.

PARKING IS BEYOND FULL CAPACITY
Attendees are frequently using the grass area — with limited seasonal availability — while volunteers are being required to utilize offsite parking.

INADEQUATE OFFICE SPACE
Limited and shared office space impedes our staff's productivity and ability to minister to people effectively.

OUR PLAN

INCREASE CHILDREN'S SPACE
Renovating our current facility to increase our Radiant Kids area will allow us to continue to pass the faith on to the next generation.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY RESOURCE ROOM
A new resource room will allow volunteers a place to check-in, gather for prayer, and have team meetings.

ADD MORE PARKING & UPDATE DRIVEWAY
Increase parking to 330 total spaces & widen driveway to accommodate increased traffic.

COMPLETE OUR OFFICE WING
This will enable staff to provide ministry while overseeing daily operations.

COMPLETE THE BATHROOMS
This will allow for a completely secure children’s wing.

PSALM 22:30-31 NLT

"Our children will also serve him. FUTURE GENERATIONS will hear about the wonders of the Lord. His righteous acts will be told to those not yet born. They will hear about everything he has done."

OUR PLANS

FLOOR PLAN

OFFICE PLANS

PARKING PLANS

ARTIST RENDERING

ARTIST RENDERING

OUR GOALS

ESTIMATED COSTS

PHASE 2
$2-3 Million

  • Renovation of current Kids space

  • New Classrooms

  • Finish Office Space

  • Increase to 330 total parking spaces

  • Complete bathrooms

GIVING PERIOD - 2 YEARS

OUR WIN THRESHOLD IS $1.4 MILLION

This reflects great sacrifice against the projected capacity of our congregation.

GIVING TOWARDS PHASE 2

Our previous $600,000 pledge goal for phase 1 was exceeded with a total of $1.75 million. We praise God for His miraculous provision! We're asking for continued generosity as our goal is to complete phase 2 of our project as soon as possible. Your continued sacrificial giving also means less money we have to borrow. Less debt equals more margin. More margin equals more resources to invest into the ministry needs of our congregation, community, and beyond!

GIVING POTENTIAL

Our prayer is everyone will participate at some level to help us meet our goal of raising $1.4 million over the next 2 years. God is not interested in equal giving, but equal sacrifice. Please pray for the Lord’s leading on what sacrifice He would have you make to help reach our community.

CREATIVE WAYS TO GIVE

REDIRECT DISCRETIONARY SPENDING

Switch from premium cable, Dish or DirecTV to a basic package. Try cutting out Showtime, HBO, or other premium packages. Giving up Hulu, Netflix or Amazon Prime Video is one of the ways you may consider to sacrifice for future generations.

INCOME TAX REFUND

Commit your tax refunds or a portion of it to the Lord.

UNIQUE GIFTS

Donating an asset like stocks, vehicles, boats, recreational vehicles, etc., to the church can be a creative way to give. If this is a consideration please contact the church office for arrangements. Redirect retirement funds for the 24-months of our giving period.

POSTPONING PURCHASES

Hold off on discretionary purchases to direct those funds toward for future generations.

ADJUST YOUR VACATION

For one or more of the years, do something close to home and inexpensive like day hikes, picnics, or take a 3 to 4-day vacation instead of a week. Hotel and airfare cost savings could go toward your commitment.

WHAT WE'RE ASKING

PRAY

Pray for this initiative to become a reality.

PARTICIPATE

We want everyone to be a part and accept this invitation to participate in our vision to serve future generations. Let's take this journey together!

ASK

Begin seeking God's direction and obey his leading in how you can sacrifice for this cause.

FAQs

    • Because of the congregation’s generous support, we have reached our initial pledge goal of $600,000 for phase 1.

    • We are now setting our sights on phase 2 which includes additional kids classrooms and the renovation of our current kids spaces. To attain this $5 million dream, continuous, sacrificial giving will be needed.

    • We are asking all who call Radiant their home church to regularly pray for this dream to become a reality and that future generations would come to know Jesus in our region.

    • In addition to regular prayer, we also are asking our church body to prayerfully make a financial commitment for 12 months above and beyond the tithe. These pledges are then paid either weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly or annually over a 12-month period.

    • For those who have already made a pledge, we ask that you continue to give until your commitment is fulfilled.

    • For Future Generations is a 24-month commitment that began May 2026 and will end May 2028.

    • We received our first initial offering on May 31, 2026. We asked everyone, as God enabled, to give their very best on that date.

    • The tithes and offering envelope has a designated line item named "For Future Generations."

    • You can also give online at radiantbc.com/give. Click on Give and select “For Future Generations”.

    • You can also set up automatic, recurring giving online.

    • You can also give on our Church Center app.

    • Yes. You may revise your commitment, either up or down, at any time during the 24-month period by contacting the church. Our office number is 989-414-1570.

    • Yes. We are asking all who are a part of Radiant to pray about being involved. Simply fill out a For Future Generations commitment card and turn it in at the Radiant Central kiosk in the foyer or put it in our offering box at the back of the auditorium.

    • You may also contact the church and someone will follow up with you with the information you need. The church office number is 989-414-1570.