SHARING JESUS WITH OCEANA COUNTY
In Fall 2025, Radiant Church will begin renovating our first campus, becoming a multisite congregation—a step toward our decade-long vision of planting life-giving ministries across Manistee, Mason, and Oceana Counties. Our @radiantcoast name isn’t just a brand; it reflects our mission. Both Ludington and Hart will share our heartbeat and culture while meeting their communities’ unique needs. The Hart campus will offer in-person worship, prayer, kids and student ministries, groups, and pastoral care. Weekly messages will be delivered via high-quality live video from Ludington. Interactive moments—like joint baptisms, Q&As, and prayer gatherings—will unite us as one church family. Together, we’ll share volunteers, resources, leadership, and outreach, multiplying our Kingdom impact.
Our 1Hope campaign aims to raise $1.2 million in both cash and two-year pledges to fund the renovation of our 314 S. State Street location, transforming it into a modern, welcoming church home. Construction will take approximately 22 weeks, with an early 2026 launch.
“For the Coastlands shall hope for me...” Isaiah 60:9
Our Potential Reach From Hart, MI
32,108 PEOPLE IN A 30-MINUTE RADIUS
Hart + Shelby + Rothbury + New Era + Pentwater + Whitehall + Montague
15.1% Hispanic and underserved • 13.3% live in poverty • 8.2% Veterans • 23.1% struggling with depression • 15% binge drinking • only 26% are “religiously affiliated” • 58 self-inflicted deaths since 2005
RENOVATION GOALS
• 198-seat auditorium for worship, community meals, meetings, and concerts, with a stage, tech booth, and flexible seating
• 34 parking spaces, plus public and street parking
• Three large Kid’s Ministry rooms with bathrooms, storage, TVs, and new furniture/activities to invest in the next generation
• Nursing Mother’s Room with rocking chairs, a changing table, and a live service feed for privacy and comfort
• Welcoming foyer space with coffee, coat racks, Kid’s Ministry check-ins, an information center, and TVs
• Two ADA-compliant bathrooms (three stalls each), centrally located for easy access
• Campus pastor’s office for meetings, message prep, and weekly work
• Exterior upgrades for a fresh look that fits downtown, including a covered entrance, outdoor storage, accessible entryways, improved landscaping, signage, and repainted parking lines
• Covered outdoor seating and lighting to serve the community year-round
• Advanced audio/visual systems for worship, events, and real-time Spanish translation
• IT network system with WiFi, security cameras, and connectivity between campuses
• Basement reserved for future growth, allowing for additional ministry space as the Hart congregation expands
• Funds raised beyond what is needed for the launch will go toward paying off the building’s $270,000 purchase price once the renovation is complete.
CAN YOU IMAGINE…
• Bringing many back to church who have been hurt or disenfranchised
• Churches collaborating to fight homelessness, addiction & poverty
• Partnership with and outreach to Spanish-speaking communities
• Increased volunteer engagement & leadership development
• Expanded jail ministry in Oceana County
• Life-changing student ministries & camps
• Strengthened marriages & families
WHY MULTISITE?
In the long term, many of a ministry's baseline required efforts (ie: organizational/legal documents, board meetings, finances, creative arts/communication, event planning, HR policies, technology deployment, leadership development, etc.) are made once but for two churches. This effectively maximizes Kingdom resources (time, talent, treasure) for years to come, meaning that what we do in Ludington moving forward will have exponential impact.
WHAT WILL IT TAKE?
We are believing for $1.2 million to cover the main level and Kid’s Ministry renovations, including demolition, painting, insulation, drywall, flooring, landscaping, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, signage, furnishings, A/V and IT equipment, and more. This total is in addition to what has already been spent from our initial 1Hope offering. Our builder is also partnering with volunteers to help reduce costs, so your talents will be another avenue of giving to the people of Oceana County.
CREATIVE WAYS TO GIVE
We ask each of you to seek God and consider what sacrifices He may be calling you to make—whether that’s adjusting food and drink expenses, postponing vacations, scaling back date nights, or pausing hobbies—to help bring this vision to life. Also, evaluate non-cash assets you may be able to donate, such as stocks, bonds, cryptocurrency, vehicles, boats, jewelry, or real estate. Please get creative! Consider holding a garage sale, saving your tax refund, or donating needed building supplies. Every sacrifice, big or small, adds up to a Kingdom-impacting miracle.
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