GENERAL OVERVIEW

Q: Why are we planting churches? 

A: God commands and calls us to GO to the world and to make disciples. One of Prov’s strategies to accomplish this mission is by planting churches. At this time, God has richly blessed us with financial and leadership resources to send and create new Prov churches with our vision and values. 

Q. Do we need more churches in our area?

A: Yes. Current statistics say that fewer than 20% of Americans attend church. This could mean that more than 80% of people in our communities are not coming to church, and may not know they are invited.

Q: Where will these church plants be located? 

A: The first new location will be located in the Eagle/Chester Springs Area.  We are actively searching for properties to lease as we launch ProvNorth.  The 2nd location is TBDhowever, we do know that based on our desire to resource these new churches, locations will be no more than 20-30 minutes from Prov West Chester.

Q: Who is involved in the planning of Prov’s Multiplication Vision and Strategy? 

A: Our Multiplication Pastor, Todd Madonna, is leading a team. Decisions will be made at the elder level, the staff level and lay leader level. 

Q: What makes them Prov churches? 

A: These new churches will share the Providence name, vision, values, and discipleship strategy. We will be one church family contextualized in new locations with live teaching and music. 

Q. Who do I ask if I have questions about the campaign?  

A: For questions about the fundraising campaign, direct them to Bob Newman   . 

For questions about the ProvNorth Church plant, direct them to Aaron Chapman   . 

For questions about multiplication in general, direct them to Todd Madonna   .

Q. How will this impact Providence West Chester? 

A: We will be actively sending together and praying throughout the planting process. Some individuals and families will choose to be sent, others will remain as senders. Our faith will be stretched and strengthened as a body as we walk through this journey of multiplication.

Q: How is Prov Coatesville connected to this vision? 

A: Strengthening Prov Coatesville and working towards a true Prov family of churches contextualized in multiple locations is among Prov’s primary goals for multiplication.  

Q. What is ProvLaunch - the Gap Year Training Program?  

A: ProvLaunch is a Gap Year Fellowship that will equip and empower young Christ-centered leaders as kingdom influencers.

PREPARING A PLACE FINANCIAL CAMPAIGN  

Q. When does the campaign start and end? What is the final date that I can pledge? 

A: The church-wide campaign will be from March 9 - June 15, 2025. You can make a pledge until Sunday, June 15th, 2025. 

Q: What is a pledge?

A: A pledge is the total amount you plan to give, by faith, over the length of the campaign. We are asking people to consider a 2 year pledge. Pledges can be divided into weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual giving, as well as one-time gifts. How you fulfill giving your full pledge amount is up to you, but having a sense of what amount you’re committing to the campaign helps us track the progress of the campaign fundraising goal.

Q. How will funds be allocated as they come in?

A. As funds are received we will allocate funds proportionately according to the main pillars of Launch Strong, Leadership, and Location.

Q. What is the current amount of the mortgage? How did we get that amount? 

A: As of June 30, 2024, the end of Prov’s most recent fiscal year, the outstanding balance of bank debt totaled $2,288,949 Prov utilized bank borrowings to finance the original acquisition of our building (2010), the acquisition of The Spot property at 415 W. Washington Street (2019), the expansion of our building (2020), and the acquisition of the digital billboard at 525 Hannum Avenue (2021). 

Q. Why are we paying off the mortgage? 

A: When Prov utilized mortgage debt during the building expansion, it created a “house payment” consisting of principal and interest amounting to roughly $200,000 per year until fully paid off in 2047.  Paying off the mortgage by 2027 eliminates twenty years-worth of future house payments, thereby enabling us to allocate those amounts to funding the start up of location #2,and long-term ministry impact in West Chester and beyond. Therefore, $2.3 million in debt reduction today frees up $200,000 per year for 20 years, or $4 million for long-term ministry growth. 

Q. Will there be events or gatherings related to the campaign?

A: Yes, we will have 2 events that anyone can sign up for: a dinner on April 24th at Marshalton Inn and a breakfast at Providence on Saturday, June 7th. We will also hold a Town Hall Meeting on Sunday, April 27th after services in the Darlington Room that all are invited to attend to hear about the campaign. 

Q: How do I make a pledge to the campaign?

A: You can make a pledge toward the campaign by filling out a physical pledge card and mailing it back to Providence or dropping it off at the giving stations in the main sanctuary.  In addition, you can go to our Preparing a Place webpage and click on the pledge link there.  

 Q: When should I start giving my pledge?

A: Starting your pledge quickly allows for funds to be mobilized immediately for Gospel work.  The pledge card will provide a space for you to share with us when you hope to begin so that we can track the two year time period accurately.    

Q: If I already give to Prov, should my pledge be separate?

A: First of all, if you already give regularly to Providence—THANK YOU! We are so grateful for the generosity and sacrifice you make to support this ministry.

From a budget perspective, regular giving is used to pay for ongoing ministry expenses, not Preparing A Place. In light of that, yes, we ask that your pledge be separate from your regular giving. Please prayerfully consider how you can be a part of this campaign. 

Q: If I use PushPay to give to Providence, how do I make sure my pledge goes toward the project?

A: When using PushPay, make sure that “Preparing A Place” is selected under the “fund” option.

 Q: Is my gift tax-deductible?

A: Yes! Gifts to Preparing A Place are tax-deductible (to the extent of the law). A giving receipt will be provided each year contributions are made.  In addition, you will receive a letter twice a year with your pledge progress.  

Q: Can I give assets other than cash?

A: Yes! We accept stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other non-cash assets. Please contact for more information.

ProvNorth INFORMATION

Q: When will our first location launch?  

A: We are praying and planning toward launching our first location in the Eagle-Chester Springs area in the spring of 2026. 

Q: Who will be leading each new location? 

A: Aaron Chapman has been hired as the Lead Planting Pastor. We are praying for a Core Planting Team who will help come alongside Aaron.

Q: Will there be ProvKids? Youth ministry? 

A: Yes, these will be available for kids, youth, and families. 

Q: How can someone be involved now? 

A: PRAY: Pray about locations, for leadership, for wisdom in all the decisions being made, and pray about how God wants YOU to be involved. We have monthly times of corporate prayer on specified Sundays at Prov.

Q. What do we do if we have further questions? 

A: You can email .