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The Church of Brotherly Love Project Funding and Budget Breakdown

Our goal is to establish The Church of Brotherly Love in Washington State, a place where we will provide both spiritual nourishment and sustainable food production for the local community. The mission is to build a sustainable community where pastors can live without financial burden, grow food for those in need, and share the Word of God. With your help, we will make this vision a reality.

Below is the estimated budget for the first phase of the project, as well as the immense impact we will have on reducing hunger through our aquaponic system.

 

1. Land Acquisition

• Cost: $20,000 - $100,000
  We will secure 2-5 acres of land suitable for farming and sustainable development.

 

2. Construction Costs

• House for Jesus: $300,000 - $500,000
  A house built from Cedar and Grade SW brick, with a three-car garage and stable. It will also include a workshop for community use.

• Pastor’s House: $300,000 - $450,000
  A home designed for a family of seven, with an attached aquaponic greenhouse that can feed up to 70 people daily.

• Workshop and Shared Facilities: $100,000 - $150,000
  A modern workshop, mechanical shop, and gym for the Pastor and community members living on the land.

 

3. Aquaponic System Setup

• Greenhouse and Aquaponics: $50,000 - $80,000
  A 1,500-1,600 square foot state-of-the-art aquaponic system that will cycle water from fish tanks to fertilize and nourish plants. This system will allow us to grow enough food to feed 70 people daily.

 

4. First Year Operational Costs

• Pastor’s Salary: $40,000 - $60,000
  To support the Pastor’s living and operational needs.

• Utilities and Maintenance: $10,000 - $15,000
  Covering the cost of water, electricity, and greenhouse heating.

• Miscellaneous Expenses: $5,000 - $10,000
  For unforeseen expenses in the first year of operation.

 

5. Documentary and Outreach

• Documentary Production: $10,000 - $30,000
  We plan to record and share the church’s progress over six months to inspire others to replicate this model and expand our reach.

 

Total Budget Estimate For Year one:

$835,000 - $1,295,000

 

Annual Impact on Reducing Hunger

The average American spends about $18 per day on food. By feeding 70 people daily through our aquaponic system, we will provide food worth:

Annual Food Savings: $459,900

This equates to nearly half a million dollars saved annually by feeding people who would otherwise need to purchase food at this rate. Over time, this system can be expanded to feed even more people, helping to reduce hunger and mitigate homelessness in Washington State.

 

How You Can Help

Your support will directly fund the land acquisition, construction and sustainment of this project. We ask for your prayers, donations, and help in spreading the word about this initiative. Together, we can build a model that will not only feed those in need but also inspire others to replicate this system, creating a long-term solution to hunger and homelessness.