FOR THIS CAUSE - Build to Reach 2026
There are moments in the life of church when we need to stop and remember why we are here. Not just what we do, what we have built or what we have achieved so far.
But why.
Why did God call us together? Why did He plant C3 Church Invercargill in this city? Why has He been so faithful through every season and why does He continue to invite us to build, grow, press in and believe for more?
Because there is a cause
Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 5:14–15:
“For Christ’s love compels us... that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.”
But why.
Why did God call us together? Why did He plant C3 Church Invercargill in this city? Why has He been so faithful through every season and why does He continue to invite us to build, grow, press in and believe for more?
Because there is a cause
Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 5:14–15:
“For Christ’s love compels us... that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.”
Why does that matter, to no longer live for ourselves?
Because Jesus didn’t just save us “from something” he saved us “for some thing” - we live for Him because His LOVE captured our
hearts. That is the heart of our Build to Reach vision. We could just build buildings & give simply to maintain what we have... instead what we see is this mighty C3 Whānau investing in a church that is for more than just ourselves. We are building to reach people.
When Shiree and I stepped out in faith to plant C3 Invercargill, there was no established church for us to inherit. There was simply a call from God, a conviction in our hearts and a willingness to say yes and take a step. Our family began this journey believing that God wanted to build a church in Invercargill that would reach people with the hope of Jesus.
Our first service was held in November 2009. Since then, we have seen God do what only God can do.
Since then, we have seen God do what only God can do. We have watched people come to Christ. We have seen lives changed & families restored. Young people discover their identity and purpose. Children have grown up knowing Jesus. People have found community and belonging. Leaders have been raised up and released, generations have been impacted by the gospel message, worship, and a deepening thirst for His presence.
When we look back, we don’t see what we have built - We see what God has built.
We LOOK and see WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE
And yet, the story is not finished......
FOR THIS CAUSE
This year, our theme is For This Cause. Why? Because the reason we build is bigger than ourselves.
Every chair represents a person who has yet to sit in it.
Every room represents a life that could be discipled, encouraged and equipped.
Every ministry represents another opportunity for someone to encounter Jesus.
Every leader we raise up represents people who can reach others.
Every dollar we give is an opportunity to participate in something that will outlive us.
We give for this cause.
We give because Christ’s love compels us.
We give because there are still people in our city who need to know that God loves them.
We give because there are families yet to be restored.
We give because there are young people yet to discover who they are in Christ.
We give because there are leaders yet to be raised.
We give because there are people we may never meet who will one day walk through the doors of this church and find Jesus. We give because we believe the best is still ahead, we give because we believe in the cause of Christ.
BUILDING SOMETHING THAT OUTLIVES US
Build To Reach has never been just about bricks and mortar. The building is simply a tool. The real building is happening in people’s lives.
We are building a church that will continue to proclaim Jesus, make disciples, raise leaders, strengthen families and reach our city long after our particular season of leadership has finished. That’s Legacy thinking for our children’s children and beyond.
That is why Build To Reach matters so much - We are not just thinking about today. We are thinking multi-generational. We are thinking about the next teenager who will become a leader. The child who will grow up knowing the presence of God, The new believer who will become a disciple-maker, The family who will find hope, The person who will walk through our doors carrying pain and walk out carrying purpose, The church planter who will one day be sent from C3 Invercargill to establish a new church family.
This is why we build.
This is why we reach.
This is why we give.
It’s for this Cause of CHRIST.
OUR PART
Every one of us has a part to play.
This isn’t about equal giving. It’s about equal participation.
We can all give financially, serve & pray.
We can all lead self and encourage others.
We can all ask the same question: “Holy Spirit, what is my part?”
When we each do our part, a supernatural chain reaction happens....
Faith becomes generosity.
Generosity becomes opportunity.
Opportunity becomes ministry.
Ministry becomes changed lives.
And changed lives become a testimony to the goodness of God.
We believe this is one of those moments where we get to say yes again.
Yes to the call,
Yes to the future,
Yes to a rising generation,
Yes to the people who are not here yet,
Yes to everything God wants to do through C3 Church Invercargill.
As we step into this year’s Build To Reach journey, we remember that we’re not simply funding
projects.
We are investing in a cause.
A cause that began with Jesus, a cause that has already changed thousands of lives, a cause that is bigger than any one person, and a cause that will continue long after us. So let’s build together with faith.
Let’s give with joy in our hearts, Let’s build and reach with courage.
And let’s live not just for ourselves, but for Jesus
For HIS cause.
Because Christ’s love compels us and there are still people to reach.
Because Jesus didn’t just save us “from something” he saved us “for some thing” - we live for Him because His LOVE captured our
hearts. That is the heart of our Build to Reach vision. We could just build buildings & give simply to maintain what we have... instead what we see is this mighty C3 Whānau investing in a church that is for more than just ourselves. We are building to reach people.
When Shiree and I stepped out in faith to plant C3 Invercargill, there was no established church for us to inherit. There was simply a call from God, a conviction in our hearts and a willingness to say yes and take a step. Our family began this journey believing that God wanted to build a church in Invercargill that would reach people with the hope of Jesus.
Our first service was held in November 2009. Since then, we have seen God do what only God can do.
Since then, we have seen God do what only God can do. We have watched people come to Christ. We have seen lives changed & families restored. Young people discover their identity and purpose. Children have grown up knowing Jesus. People have found community and belonging. Leaders have been raised up and released, generations have been impacted by the gospel message, worship, and a deepening thirst for His presence.
When we look back, we don’t see what we have built - We see what God has built.
We LOOK and see WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE
And yet, the story is not finished......
FOR THIS CAUSE
This year, our theme is For This Cause. Why? Because the reason we build is bigger than ourselves.
Every chair represents a person who has yet to sit in it.
Every room represents a life that could be discipled, encouraged and equipped.
Every ministry represents another opportunity for someone to encounter Jesus.
Every leader we raise up represents people who can reach others.
Every dollar we give is an opportunity to participate in something that will outlive us.
We give for this cause.
We give because Christ’s love compels us.
We give because there are still people in our city who need to know that God loves them.
We give because there are families yet to be restored.
We give because there are young people yet to discover who they are in Christ.
We give because there are leaders yet to be raised.
We give because there are people we may never meet who will one day walk through the doors of this church and find Jesus. We give because we believe the best is still ahead, we give because we believe in the cause of Christ.
BUILDING SOMETHING THAT OUTLIVES US
Build To Reach has never been just about bricks and mortar. The building is simply a tool. The real building is happening in people’s lives.
We are building a church that will continue to proclaim Jesus, make disciples, raise leaders, strengthen families and reach our city long after our particular season of leadership has finished. That’s Legacy thinking for our children’s children and beyond.
That is why Build To Reach matters so much - We are not just thinking about today. We are thinking multi-generational. We are thinking about the next teenager who will become a leader. The child who will grow up knowing the presence of God, The new believer who will become a disciple-maker, The family who will find hope, The person who will walk through our doors carrying pain and walk out carrying purpose, The church planter who will one day be sent from C3 Invercargill to establish a new church family.
This is why we build.
This is why we reach.
This is why we give.
It’s for this Cause of CHRIST.
OUR PART
Every one of us has a part to play.
This isn’t about equal giving. It’s about equal participation.
We can all give financially, serve & pray.
We can all lead self and encourage others.
We can all ask the same question: “Holy Spirit, what is my part?”
When we each do our part, a supernatural chain reaction happens....
Faith becomes generosity.
Generosity becomes opportunity.
Opportunity becomes ministry.
Ministry becomes changed lives.
And changed lives become a testimony to the goodness of God.
We believe this is one of those moments where we get to say yes again.
Yes to the call,
Yes to the future,
Yes to a rising generation,
Yes to the people who are not here yet,
Yes to everything God wants to do through C3 Church Invercargill.
As we step into this year’s Build To Reach journey, we remember that we’re not simply funding
projects.
We are investing in a cause.
A cause that began with Jesus, a cause that has already changed thousands of lives, a cause that is bigger than any one person, and a cause that will continue long after us. So let’s build together with faith.
Let’s give with joy in our hearts, Let’s build and reach with courage.
And let’s live not just for ourselves, but for Jesus
For HIS cause.
Because Christ’s love compels us and there are still people to reach.
