Yakima Union Gospel Mission recently asked Grace of Christ to consider assuming operational ownership, and mission leadership, of Madison House. Grace of Christ will begin a process, led by Alex Rule and Jake Kupp, to bring together all interested voices regarding the future of Madison House. We are in the beginning stages of exploring what this would mean for Grace, for the Madison neighborhood, and for God’s work in our city. No decisions have been made yet and we anticipate this will be a 4-6 month process.
The thread below will document the process as we move forward.
The thread below will document the process as we move forward.
October 2, 2022
MADISON HOUSE update
DEAR GRACE OF CHRIST CONGREGATION:
On July 2022 you received a joint letter from Pastor Curt McFarland and Mike Johnson, CEO of the Union Gospel Mission. In that letter Mike Johnson expressed an interest in the mission working with Grace of Christ to take deed to Madison House and the ministry.
Meeting with Mike Johnson, Pastor Curt made it clear that it would take 4 to 6 months for us to do due diligence and that as a church, Grace of Christ is not in a position to acquire Madison House on its own but would consider forming a 501 c3 with a coalition of 5 or more churches. The 501 c3 would be an independent entity with no liability to the churches.
Mr. Johnson agreed to giving Grace of Christ the 4 to 6 months to do their due diligence and to organize the 501 c3. However, a Christian organization came forward last month expressing an interest in purchasing the building to include student and family programs, a food bank and church services in the building for the neighborhood. YUGM is seriously considering this proposal and therefore, Grace of Christ has suspended our efforts developing a 501 c3 to acquire Madison House. However, we still feel a strong calling to students and families in Southeast Yakima and will continue our ministry and partnership with Adams Elementary School as well as The Mi Pueblito...
We also want you to know that we are at peace with the decision YUGM will make. Please continue to pray for Madison House and the southeast community that God will provide them with the resources they need.
Working for The Kingdom of God,
Pastor Alex Rule
On July 2022 you received a joint letter from Pastor Curt McFarland and Mike Johnson, CEO of the Union Gospel Mission. In that letter Mike Johnson expressed an interest in the mission working with Grace of Christ to take deed to Madison House and the ministry.
Meeting with Mike Johnson, Pastor Curt made it clear that it would take 4 to 6 months for us to do due diligence and that as a church, Grace of Christ is not in a position to acquire Madison House on its own but would consider forming a 501 c3 with a coalition of 5 or more churches. The 501 c3 would be an independent entity with no liability to the churches.
Mr. Johnson agreed to giving Grace of Christ the 4 to 6 months to do their due diligence and to organize the 501 c3. However, a Christian organization came forward last month expressing an interest in purchasing the building to include student and family programs, a food bank and church services in the building for the neighborhood. YUGM is seriously considering this proposal and therefore, Grace of Christ has suspended our efforts developing a 501 c3 to acquire Madison House. However, we still feel a strong calling to students and families in Southeast Yakima and will continue our ministry and partnership with Adams Elementary School as well as The Mi Pueblito...
We also want you to know that we are at peace with the decision YUGM will make. Please continue to pray for Madison House and the southeast community that God will provide them with the resources they need.
Working for The Kingdom of God,
Pastor Alex Rule
July 17, 2022
MADISON HOUSE QUESTION & ANSWER
Q & A between services
Want to learn more, ask questions, or want to be a part of the ongoing discussion regarding Madison House? Join us Sunday, July 17 between services at 10:15a in the Adult Ed Room.
We are in the beginning stages of exploring what this would mean for Grace, for the Madison neighborhood, and for God’s work in our city. No decisions have been made yet and we anticipate this will be a 4-6 month process.
For further conversation, connect with Alex@YakimaGrace.com
We are in the beginning stages of exploring what this would mean for Grace, for the Madison neighborhood, and for God’s work in our city. No decisions have been made yet and we anticipate this will be a 4-6 month process.
For further conversation, connect with Alex@YakimaGrace.com
July 6, 2022
Letter from Pastor Curt McFarland to Grace of Christ Family
Dear Grace Family,
I am sharing a letter written by Mike Johnson of Yakima Union Gospel Mission regarding Madison House. YUGM has asked Grace of Christ to consider assuming operational ownership, and mission leadership, of Madison House. We do not know what that would look like. Grace of Christ will begin a process, led by Alex Rule and Jake Kupp, to bring together all interested voices regarding the future of Madison House. There are numerous questions that will need to be addressed before moving forward. Because this involves the transfer of real property assets, with associated insurance risks, the Grace of Christ congregation will provide the final vote on this.
If you would like to add your voice to this process, or to serve on this committee, please contact Pastor Alex Rule (248-7940x113) or Alex.Rule@YakimaGrace.com
In Christ,
Pastor Curt
I am sharing a letter written by Mike Johnson of Yakima Union Gospel Mission regarding Madison House. YUGM has asked Grace of Christ to consider assuming operational ownership, and mission leadership, of Madison House. We do not know what that would look like. Grace of Christ will begin a process, led by Alex Rule and Jake Kupp, to bring together all interested voices regarding the future of Madison House. There are numerous questions that will need to be addressed before moving forward. Because this involves the transfer of real property assets, with associated insurance risks, the Grace of Christ congregation will provide the final vote on this.
If you would like to add your voice to this process, or to serve on this committee, please contact Pastor Alex Rule (248-7940x113) or Alex.Rule@YakimaGrace.com
In Christ,
Pastor Curt
Letter from mike johnson, yugm director, to Grace of Christ Family
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