We're looking for more space — and that's a good problem to have. It's expected to be completed enough this summer that we can start moving in.

It was built through a very generous gift from her son Dr. James Monroe. It will have church offices, classrooms and a fellowship area.

It's with a great sense of gratitude, humility and excitement that you accept a position like this. I'm really appreciative of their trust and confidence.

For the past couple of years, we have been developing a strategy for our church — not just to do ministry — but to reach out to the community to provide people with not just opportunities to worship, but also with opportunities to grow in their relationship with Christ and their relationships with other people.

They really don't have space, but they made room.

This would be a terrible asset to give up as far as open space.