Capital Campaign – Welcome Center

May 19, 2025 Update

We are on track to have the building completed by June 1, 2025. Praise the Lord with us, as all the funds have been received for the original construction goal of $1.2 million! Thank you for your part in making that happen!

Now it is time to add the Finishing Touches to this project. For this phase we have a goal of $200,000 and the Lord has provided a matching gift of $100,000. Can you help us raise the remaining $100,000 by July 1, 2025?

As we climb the final steps of this project, we are excited to see how God will work to bring together all the remaining details. See below for how you can be part of the Finishing Touches campaign at Camp Conquest this spring!

Mike Gehlert

Executive Director

Why Construct a Welcome Center?

The Needs:

  1. To increase safety and security for each camper by controlling access of vehicles and guests at camp.
  2. To create a welcoming environment for new camper families and guests to be introduced to the ministry.
  3. To bring our staff together in shared office spaces as they are currently in three different buildings.
  4. To provide seasonal staff housing for summer staff and weekend hosts.

Benefits on the main level:

  • Staff offices and workspace in close proximity
  • Efficient and attractive welcome area
  • Meeting space for groups and conferences
  • Restroom access for horse area

Benefits on the upper level:

  • Director’s office with conference space
  • Additional open office space
  • Archives and storage

Benefits on the lower level

  • Two hotel style rooms for seasonal staff housing
  • Utility and storage space
  • Laundry facilities

Other Ways to Contribute

  • Look over the project plan to see if you could offer services or a donation of materials instead of cash
  • Sign shares of stock directly over to the camp
  • Sell unused or unneeded items and contribute the proceeds , i.e. jewelry, collectables, antiques, etc.
  • Share part of an inheritance
  • Delay major purchases for a little while and contribute the amount you would have made on monthly payments.

Anticipated Timeline

  • Oct 2022 – Capital Campaign Kickoff
  • 2022-2023 – Planning, fundraising, permitting
  • 2024 – Utility hub construction and site preparation
  • Sept 2024 – Farmhouse Demolition
  • Oct 2024 – Construction begins
  • June 2025 – Building Complete
  • August 2025 – Staff move into new offices