Building Hope for Tomorrow
“Building Hope for Tomorrow” is all about mission and outreach. We’re building and renovating holy spaces to share the spiritually-refreshing and soul-renewing power and light of God’s amazing love with our neighbors and the world around us. As a mission church after God’s own heart, we want to discover what God can do through us (not just for us) for the sake of the world. That’s why we’re “Building Hope for Tomorrow” …
Jesus said, “Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.” Matthew 6:21
Over $20 million has already been given (our 1-time offerings) or pledged (our 3-year commitments) to “Building Hope for Tomorrow” in West Des Moines, with over $34 million in total offering and pledges at all Hope campuses … far exceeding our highest giving goals!
As a result, and as our giving commitments are fulfilled, we will soon begin construction on a new outreach center, food pantry, community teen center, and other holy spaces for our community to gather, connect, work, play, and pray here at Hope. Praise God and thank you, Lutheran Church of Hope, for your overflowing generosity!
“I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13
Through Building Hope for Tomorrow we will …
CELEBRATE
Celebrate 30 years of the miracle called Hope … and the best is yet to come!
CATCH
Catch God’s clear vision for a 21st century church!
CONNECT
Connect to a church with a heart for community!
CONTRIBUTE
Contribute cheerfully to build Hope for tomorrow!
Building Hope for Tomorrow Updates
October 2025
The spaces around Hope have been transforming quickly these past few months! The new classrooms (what once was the old gym) on the lower level, new hallway on the upper level, and fresh coats of paint and carpet throughout various parts of the building all were ready just in time for Rally Weekend! It was so fun seeing people use these new and updated holy spaces! Construction on the soon-to-be new Café Hope space has also made significant progress, and we look forward to it opening soon! Please continue to pray for Building Hope for Tomorrow, the people hard at work making it all happen, the people who will be led to Hope because of it, and more importantly, the people who will know Jesus because of what God is doing through this church!
After several months of prayers and construction, the new lower-level spaces were opened just in time for Vacation Bible School! It was amazing seeing these new, holy spaces being utilized as thousands of kids and volunteers were jumping for Jesus! Construction continues in the new Café Hope area, with plans to open in the fall. Thanks for continuing to pray for Building Hope for Tomorrow and everyone who will be encountering God’s love thanks to these new spaces!
During our Easter services, we had the incredible blessing of breaking ground together as a church family! Moments filled with prayer, gratitude and anticipation for all that’s ahead at Hope! We’re committed to being a church after God’s own heart, and this next chapter is all about creating holy spaces that continue to reflect that.
With the initial groundbreaking taking place, prayers and Bible verses written by thousands of Hopesters poured into the holes that were dug (literally Building Hope for Tomorrow on God’s Word and prayers from our church family) … Phase One is officially underway! Construction crews moved in the Monday after Easter and quickly got to work, starting in the former Gym on the lower level. It is already so exciting to see the progress being made each day, and we look forward to continuing to update you on that progress in the months ahead. Thank you for joining us in prayer for this project!
*Please note: as construction crews work on various parts of the building, please know that certain hallways and entrances may be closed. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your grace! God is up to something big here at Hope and we are so excited!
Our architect is finalizing plans, and starting the week after Easter, building renovations will begin! First up: moving the bookstore, opening up space for a new prayer cove, and adding much needed classrooms. Soon after, we’ll start planting the new Hope Community Garden, and open a new food pantry at Hope. Still to come, new Family Rooms in the Worship Center, a new Hope Outreach Bus, outdoor recreational courts, and a prayer trail. A new Youth & Mission Outreach Center will be added as soon as our financial pledges to Building Hope for Tomorrow are fulfilled, as we will be doing all these renovations and additions without any loans or interest payments — thank you for your generosity in building holy spaces to better serve and love our neighbors as an outreach church after God’s own heart!
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Building Hope for Tomorrow Materials
Campaign Booklet
Read more about the Building Hope for Tomorrow.
Devotional Guide
Read special Building Hope for Tomorrow daily devotions written by Hope pastors. Digital devotions can also be found on Hope’s blog. Subscribe to receive the devos via email each morning!
Pledge & Give
Prayerfully consider what God is calling you to give toward Building Hope for Tomorrow.
Bible-Based Giving Guide
Discover the joy of cheerful giving, and what God has to say about it!
FAQs
Read frequently asked questions about Building Hope for Tomorrow. Have a question not answered here? Email us at [email protected]
Prayer Guide
Pray for God’s blessings on this campaign and the ways he will move through Building Hope for Tomorrow!
A 21st Century Church After God’s Own Heart
Current Café Hope space converted into a NEW Prayer Cove at the heart of our church building
Building Hope for Tomorrow at-a-glance
Two Family Rooms inside the Worship Center allow for families with young children to worship together in the room
NEW Café Hope coffee shop with a Christian resource center/bookstore open six days a week (all proceeds go to Hope’s local and global mission partners)
NEW Outreach Trucks (Hope on Wheels) to meet people where they are
REFRESHED Bridge with round tables; centered, permanent stage; and other updates for the 21st century
REFRESHED Chapel for the 21st century
NEW two-level Youth & Mission Outreach Center set up for Outreach Night, Souper Bowl Food Drive and Clothing Drive
NEW two-level Youth & Mission Outreach Center set up as overflow worship space
NEW two-level Youth & Mission Outreach Center set up as recreational space (basketball, pickleball, volleyball, etc.)
South-facing view of Hope West Des Moines
NEW two-level Youth & Mission Outreach Center with dedicated space for youth ministry
NEW two-level Youth & Mission Outreach Center with dedicated space for youth ministry
NEW two-level Youth & Mission Outreach Center from a birds-eye view
REFRESHED Atrium for the 21st century