Shaped by his love
The Reshaping
Preparing our campus, sustaining our ministry, and extending Christ's love beyond North Dallas.
Make your commitment Explore the visionTotal three-year goal $51.9 million · 2027 to 2029
For over 50 years, God has been shaping Bent Tree through his love. Today we step forward in faith, preparing for the next chapter of the story he is writing through our church.
The Reshaping is one unified commitment to sustain the ministry happening every day, expand our mission beyond North Dallas, and prepare our campus for the generations God continues to bring.
Total three-year goal $51.9 million · 2027 to 2029
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Love leans in
A church shaped by his love for over 50 years
At Bent Tree, that phrase describes more than a posture. It describes a commitment that has shaped this church for over 50 years.
Today, God is growing the Bent Tree family. New families are finding a church to call home. More children and students are filling our classrooms. Adults are seeking deeper discipleship, and families with special needs are looking for a place where they are not merely accommodated but genuinely welcomed.
Yet our campus was designed for the Bent Tree of yesterday, not the church God is bringing together today. Children's spaces are difficult to navigate. Students gather in rooms intended for a different season of ministry. Families with special needs still encounter barriers, and critical infrastructure has reached the end of its life.
This is the moment to act, to prepare for the people God is entrusting to our care by making room for the ministry already growing among us.
Because a church that has been shaped by his love for over 50 years has the opportunity right now to help even more people experience and share the love of Jesus.
“I did not start this story. Neither did you. God did.” Libin Abraham, Lead Pastor
Why now
The ministry is already here
God keeps bringing people to Bent Tree. Our current spaces were not built for the church he is gathering today.
The next generation
1 in 3 Bent Tree households include children or students. 446 children and students are served each week on average, and 451 first-time families came through our doors in the last year.
Special Needs Ministry
245 individuals and nearly 100 families are served through Special Needs Ministry. The ministry has grown 38 percent over the past five years, and 67 percent in the past two.
At capacity
Current ministry spaces are operating at or over 100 percent capacity. Critical infrastructure, including aging HVAC systems, has reached the end of its life.
Reshaping our campus
See what The Reshaping will make possible
Every part of the plan is designed around people and ministry, creating spaces that better serve the ways our church family gathers, grows, and connects.
Special Needs Ministry
A dedicated hub will provide secure check-in, accessible classrooms and restrooms, sensory and quiet rooms, and space to expand ministry beyond Sunday mornings.
6,692 SF dedicated space
1,375 SF additional
Kids Ministry
Early Childhood and Elementary Ministry will come together in one building, making navigation easier for families while right-sizing classrooms and gathering spaces for current needs and future growth.
28,067 SF renovated
One centralized ministry footprint
Student Ministry
A dedicated Student Ministry hub and reconfigured classrooms will give students a place designed specifically for gathering, connecting, and growing in their faith.
17,503 SF renovated
3,881 SF additional
Adult Ministry
Building J will become a dedicated home for Adult Ministry, providing consistent space for discipleship, relationships, and ministry throughout the week.
13,674 SF dedicated
Dedicated space where none exists today
Multipurpose space
A flexible multipurpose space will support a variety of ministry needs across the Bent Tree family, configured differently as those needs change.
9,069 SF multipurpose
Flexible configuration
Central corridor and campus flow
A widened central corridor will create clearer sightlines and easier navigation while providing more room for people to stop, connect, and gather.
5,519 SF renovated corridor
More than twice the current square footage
“We aren't simply renovating a campus. We're preparing places where people can encounter Jesus, grow in his word, and be shaped in his likeness.” Pastor Libin
Phasing
Phase one
Meeting today's most pressing ministry needs
- Dedicated Special Needs Ministry space
- Student breakout rooms on every floor
- Expanded elementary classrooms and large-group environments
- Replacement of critical HVAC infrastructure
Phase two
Preparing our campus for tomorrow's opportunities
- Central corridor and improved campus flow
- Improved Kids check-in
- Gymnasium corridor redesign
- Adult discipleship classroom renovations
- Outdoor mezzanine gathering space
Projects will be completed in phases as God provides through the generosity of his people.
One campaign. Three expressions. One commitment.
Where we're investing together
The Reshaping is one unified commitment to sustain the ministry happening every day, expand our mission beyond North Dallas, and prepare our campus for the generations God continues to bring.
$23.6M
General Fund
Sustaining the everyday work of ministry
It is the continuous, faithful work of worshiping, teaching, serving, welcoming, and sending. The General Fund sustains the ministries, staff, and resources that serve our church family every week. This is the foundation. Without it, nothing else holds.
$4.6M
Missions
Extending Christ's love beyond North Dallas
Bent Tree has always believed that a church shaped by the gospel is a church sent into the world. That commitment doesn't pause during The Reshaping, it grows alongside it. Every dollar given to the Missions Fund goes to our mission partners.
$23.7M
Capital Projects
Preparing our campus for what's next
The Reshaping will renew the spaces that support ministry every day, from Kids, Student, and Special Needs ministries to adult discipleship, campus flow, and critical infrastructure.
Total three-year goal $51.9 million
Your regular giving is already part of this
This is the part people most often ask about, so here it is plainly. The Reshaping is one campaign with three expressions and one unified commitment, which means your regular giving is included.
To arrive at your total commitment, first estimate what you plan to give in regular tithes and offerings over the next three years, 2027 through 2029, to the general ministry fund and missions fund. Then ask the Lord what he may be inviting you to give to help reshape our campus for greater effectiveness.
Together, those two commitments represent your total three-year generosity.
This is a beautiful opportunity to think intentionally about and prayerfully approach your giving at Bent Tree.
An illustration
How one household might arrive at a number
Regular giving, three years
General Fund and Missions$18,000
General Fund and Missions$18,000
Additional Capital commitment
Prayerfully considered$7,000
Prayerfully considered$7,000
Total three-year commitment$25,000
Illustration only. Every family will participate differently, but we're asking everyone to begin the same way, with prayer.
Building here. Building there.
10 percent of every capital gift goes beyond our campus
As part of this campaign, 10 percent of all capital gifts will support mission partner building projects, extending the same spirit of generosity beyond our own campus.
Bent Tree has always believed that a church shaped by the gospel is a church sent into the world. The Reshaping does not pause that. It carries it further.
Prayerfully consider your commitment
The Reshaping begins with us
Every dollar given to The Reshaping is an investment in people. In the child discovering the love of Jesus, the family finding a church to call home, the individual with special needs who knows they belong, the student growing in faith, the adult taking the next step in discipleship, and the mission partner sharing Christ across the world.
That's what this campaign has always been about. Not simply renovating a campus. Not simply preparing for tomorrow. But faithfully responding to what God is already doing among us today.
For over 50 years, generations before us have invested sacrificially so others could experience and share the love of Jesus. Now it's our turn.
May future generations look back on this season and say: they faithfully prepared the way for us.
Every family will participate differently. This chart shows one way the goal could be reached, and may help you find your place in it.
| Gift | Gifts | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| $5,000,000 | 1 | $5,000,000 |
| $2,500,000 | 2 | $5,000,000 |
| $1,000,000 | 4 | $4,000,000 |
| $500,000 | 8 | $4,000,000 |
| $250,000 | 20 | $5,000,000 |
| $100,000 | 60 | $6,000,000 |
| $50,000 | 100 | $5,000,000 |
| $25,000 | 300 | $7,500,000 |
| $10,000 | 600 | $6,000,000 |
| $5,000 | 880 | $4,400,000 |
| Totals | 1,975 | $51,900,000 |
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Commit to The Reshaping
Share your three-year commitment for 2027 through 2029. This is one commitment covering your regular giving and any additional capital gift, and it is how we plan together for what is ahead.
This is a non-binding commitment. It is a statement of intent, not a contract, and nothing here obligates you or your household. If your circumstances change, let us know and we will adjust it.
The amount below is each gift, not the total. Choose how often you plan to give and over what dates, and the form adds it up and shows your total three-year commitment before you submit. To commit a single amount instead, choose One Time as the frequency.
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Ways to give
Take your next step
Because this is a unified campaign, all giving to Bent Tree counts toward The Reshaping. There's no need to specially designate or identify your giving, and you can give through all the normal channels.
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Share your three-year commitment for 2027 through 2029, covering your regular giving and any additional capital gift. This is how we plan together for what's ahead.
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Make a gift online now. All giving to Bent Tree counts toward The Reshaping, so no special designation is needed.
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We accept gifts of stock, wire transfers, donor advised funds, qualified charitable distributions from IRAs, and other creative asset giving. These gifts usually need a short conversation, so reach out and we'll walk you through it.
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Checks can be mailed to the church office or dropped in the boxes in the sanctuary. You can also give by text, through the Bent Tree app, or through your bank's bill pay.
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Frequently asked questions
The Reshaping is a holistic campaign to commit together to fund the next 3 years of ministry and missions as well as prepare our facility for the next 50 years of Bent Tree through strategic renovations.
The Reshaping will renew Bent Tree's campus so it can better support the ways our church family gathers, grows, and connects. The plan includes a dedicated home for Special Needs Ministry; renovated and expanded Kids and Student Ministry spaces; flexible multipurpose space; a dedicated home for Adult Ministry; improved campus flow and gathering areas; and replacement of critical infrastructure, including aging HVAC systems. More than a renovation, it is an investment in helping more people experience and share the love of Jesus.
God is growing the Bent Tree family. More children and students are filling our classrooms, adults are seeking deeper discipleship, and families with special needs are looking for a church where they are genuinely welcomed. Yet our campus was designed for an earlier season: ministry spaces are at or beyond capacity, navigation is difficult, and critical infrastructure has reached the end of its life. This is the moment to remove barriers and prepare for the people God is entrusting to our care.
Every part of the plan is designed around people and ministry. Right-sized Kids and Student spaces will strengthen next-generation discipleship; Adult Ministry and multipurpose spaces will support relationships and spiritual growth throughout the week; a dedicated Special Needs Ministry hub will help individuals and families participate fully in church life; and improved campus flow will create a more welcoming experience for everyone. In addition, 10% of all capital gifts will support mission-partner building projects, extending the impact beyond Bent Tree's campus. Building here, and building there.
The total three-year commitment goal is $51.9 million for 2027-2029: $23.6 million for the General Fund, $4.6 million for Missions, and $23.7 million for Capital Projects. Campus projects will be completed in phases as God provides through the generosity of his people.
The Reshaping is one campaign with three expressions and one unified commitment, so your regular giving is included! To come up with your total commitment, estimate what you plan to give to the General Fund and Missions over three years, then prayerfully consider an additional commitment toward Capital Projects. Together, those commitments represent each household's total three-year generosity. This is a beautiful opportunity to think intentionally about and prayerfully approach your giving at Bent Tree.
Gifts to Bent Tree Bible Fellowship are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. For specific tax questions, please consult a tax adviser.
Absolutely. Because this is a unified campaign, all giving to Bent Tree counts toward The Reshaping. There's no need to specially designate or identify your giving, and you can give through all the normal channels. Online gifts can be made at benttree.onlinegiving.cc. Checks can be mailed or dropped off in the sanctuary boxes. We also accept gifts of stock, wire transfers, Donor Advised Funds, Qualified Charitable Distributions from IRAs, and other creative asset giving. Reach out to with questions.
A commitment is a prayerful, non-binding intention, not a contract. Life changes, and we understand that. If your situation changes, simply let us know so we can plan well together.
Projects will be completed in phases as God provides through the generosity of his people. Phase one addresses today's most pressing ministry needs, including dedicated Special Needs Ministry space, student breakout rooms, expanded elementary classrooms, and replacement of critical HVAC infrastructure. Phase two prepares the campus for tomorrow's opportunities.
Reach out to and we'll get you to the right person.
Reshaping our world with the love of Jesus
Shaped by his love
This isn't a project to watch. We're invited into his work, with our hands.
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