The Major Gifts Campaign
In the fall of 2018, we launched the Major Gifts Campaign “God’s Great Love.”.
The campaign focuses on vital site improvements and new programs.
The campaign also paves the way for campsite and guest group lodge expansion in the years to come.
Scroll below to find out more about the campaign, and to keep up with the latest information!
Status Report
March 2022
First, a Thank You
We paused the campaign during the pandemic, specifically the past two years. At some point over the past four years, you gave to our Major Gifts Campaign. Before we restart the Major Gifts Campaign, we want to provide you with a status report on the good work your giving enabled. Most of all, we praise God for you and celebrate all the ways the Lord has multiplied your gifts to serve the children, youth, families, and churches here and beyond. There is a growing need for Jesus in this world and a growing need for our Christ-centered programs and retreat center in Kansas City. We’re honored and excited to fill this need.
Our Donors Are ACTIVE
While our major gifts campaign was on vacation, our donors were not. In this report, we share the vast campaign progress made possible by our community’s generosity and our Lord’s miraculous movement.
$580,000
So far in Facility improvements and upgrades since the start of the campaign.
Enabled by
Major Gift Donations (individuals & churches), In-Kind Donations, Giving Circle, Eagle Scouts Projects, Estate Gifts, and Foundation Grants.
Original Project List
Renovation of Retreat Spaces General Improvements
Spend: $300K
Completion Date: 2021
Create Grand Entrance Improve Upper Entrance
Est. Spend: $110K
Est. Completion Date: 2022
Renovate Old Pool House Into New Meeting Space
Est. Spend: $120K
Est. Completion Date: TBD
Changing Rooms and a Covered Porch at the Aquatic Center
Est. Spend: $225K
Est. Completion Date: TBD
Spiritual Pastoral Retreat Cabin “The Hermitage”
Est. Spend: $20K
Est. Completion Date: Mid ‘22
Start a Gap Year Program
Est. Spend: $165K
Est. Completion Date: TBD
Coming 2022
New Main Entrance
Thanks to a recently received gift, the main entrance will have a fresh look starting in 2022, complete with a welcoming grand entrance, better lighting, improved surfaces, and security cameras.
The Hermitage
The Pastoral Spiritual Retreat Cabin
Site Improvements
made possible by you & our community. Click the “+” to see each set of improvements
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Resurfaced Main Road
Replaced Collapsing Culvert
Demolished Gate House
Widened Upper Entrance
Added Security Cameras
Completion Dates: 2020 & 2021
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Replaced Summit Zip-Line
Installed Climbing Tower Sunshade
New Items (Listed Below)
TDC Trailers
Horse Trailer
Heavy Duty Ford F250 Pick-Up
Ford F150 - Used
Lake Day Equipment - Kayaks , Lily-Pads, Lifejackets, etc.
Improved Archery Targets
Hatchet Throwing Wall
Laser Tag System
Hayride Wagon
Roof on Tack Shed
Carpet in Adventure House
Office Computers & TDC i-Pads’
Inflatable Waterslides
Pool Slide
Horse Trailer
Horse Ride Mounting Ramps (2)
Welding Machines
Adirondack Chairs (10)
Trees - Oak, walnut, etc. (80)
State of the Art Mopping Machines (3)
Sky-Lift
Completion Dates: 2018-2021
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Lighted Pathways From Nunemaker Lodge to the Conference Center
Lighted Pathways From Pete’s Cabin to Genesis Hall
Resurfaced The Lower Patio of Genesis Hall
Built 3 Hammock Villages
New Items (Listed Below)
Gazebo Roof
Sidewalk Connecting Genesis to Nunemaker & the House of Faith
Chimeneas for Retreat Lodges
Campfire Vesper Sites (Creekside & Alpha Point)
Wilderness Cabins at Valley View & Windy Hill
Walking Path From House of Faith to Genesis Hall
Conference Center Brick Patio
Completion Dates: 2017-2021
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Renovated Lobby & Bathrooms
New Items (Listed Below)
Hv/ac Systems Throughout
Exterior Siding
Lobby Furniture
Completion Dates: 2018-2022
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New Paint
New Wainscotting of the Hallway and Stairs
New Exterior Siding ‘21
Completion Dates: 2018-2021
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Renovated Bathroom
New Items (Listed Below)
Kitchen Flooring
Refrigerators
Boiler & AC
Completion Dates: 2018-2022
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Increased Storage
Renovated Entryway
New Items (Listed Below)
Carpet & Paint
Mattresses ½
Exterior Siding
Upgraded Items (Listed Below)
Bathroom Counters
Lighting to Led
Completion Dates: 2017-2021
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New Roof
General Ongoing Renovation Work
Completion Dates: 2018-2022
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New Walk-In Freezer Condensing Unit
Completion Date: 2021
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Upgraded Wifi
New Items (Listed Below)
Railings on Upper Patio
Stair-Rail From the Balcony
Washer & Dryer
Refrigerator
Window Treatment
Completion Dates: 2020-2022
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New Carpet & HV/AC
Installed Porch Railing
Completion Dates: 2021-2022
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Increased Capacity by +8 Beds
New Items (Listed Below)
Bathroom Flooring
HV/AC
Completion Dates: 2018-2021
A Few Words
“For I am about to do something new
See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.” Isaiah 43:19
As the pandemic hit in 2020 we focused our financial resources on the unknown of the future and keeping Heartland open. We thank God for calling our community to support us during the past two years.
We thank God for the (near) exit of this season and the ability to be a sanctuary to people in need again. Finally,
We thank God for the lessons and wisdom gained during this time and the sovereign power of our Creator.
The Lord continues to create something new, again and again, at Heartland and in the people who walk(ed) these lands.
We do not pretend that while we see the light at the end of this tunnel, others do not. We pray the Lord continues to pave the way for people still in the wilderness.