His house

At Freedom House, we’re committed to following the Lord’s leading, wherever He directs. In this season, we believe God is calling us to take bold steps toward financial freedom so that we can continue to fulfill our mission with strength, passion, and joy. What that looks like could include a new location or other creative possibilities. Our desire is to remain flexible, and full of faith as we walk this journey together. 

Helping His house

As you can imagine, there is a lot to do and we get to do it together. So many of you have already asked how you can help, and truly, it means the world. Below is a link where you can sign up to help us with moving, preparing the space, providing supplies, and jumping into hands-on projects. Every set of hands matters, and we can’t wait to see this place come alive with your generosity and presence.

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Updates

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An Update on the Scatterfield (Steeple) Property:
Over the last week, we completed several key inspections at the location on Scatterfield, the “steeple building,” we were exploring as a possible temporary home. Unfortunately, the inspections revealed significant issues within the building that will prohibit us from safely using the facility.
Are we disappointed? Yes.
Are we discouraged? Not at all.
We are deeply grateful that the Lord brought these issues to light now, rather than after we moved in. God’s care is evident even in closed doors. Ever heard the country song, Thank God for Unanswered Prayers? If ever you needed proof God loves Country Music…there you have it! ;) 
What does this mean?
Our timeline remains the same, and we will continue moving forward with faith. We are actively pursuing a new and next location and will keep you closely informed as those details unfold. God is leading, and we will follow.

Thank you, Freedom House, for being a church marked by unity, flexibility, and an UNWAVERING MISSION. Stay tuned…there is more good to come!
With love and gratitude,
Pastor Heather

Last update November 21, 2025 

Learning Center Update
As some of you might already know, our state-licensed Learning Center cannot relocate with us due to state building requirements for a childcare facility that our new site (and every other viable location) cannot meet. This has been one of the most tender parts of our transition.
The FHLC’s final day of operation will be Friday, December 19th.
We love these families and children deeply, and our staff has poured their hearts into them. We’re committed to helping each family find a safe, nurturing new placement, and we are walking closely with our amazing LC staff as they explore what’s next. Please continue to pray for them and show extra love during these weeks.

Our “Tentative” Moving Timeline — Mark Your Calendars!
Here’s what the next few weeks look like:
  • Sunday, December 21 – Our final Sunday service at our current location. This will be a meaningful, beautiful time spent together in gratitude.
  • Wednesday, December 24 at 6 PM – Christmas Eve at Reardon Auditorium on Anderson University’s campus! We’re expecting a full and joy filled night of worship and celebration.
  • Early in the New Year – We will have our Launch Sunday at our new location! The exact date is coming soon, but know this: we are preparing for a powerful fresh start.
The Purchase Agreement from our buyer should be signed by the end of this week. The lease for our new location, we are also hoping to sign within the next few days! The new space, 4301 Scatterfield (what we affectionately call, The Steeple Church), is a great fit for us this next season. It is accessible, visible, and full of potential for ministry. We’re already dreaming about how God will use it to continue His work through Freedom House!

Transition Team
We’ve formed a Transition Team to help lead the way as we move into our new home. This team will oversee logistics, setup, and all the details that will make the new space feel like “us.”
We know many of you are excited to jump in and help make this space our own and we can’t wait for that! Stay tuned for ways you can sign up to be part of these teams in the coming weeks. It’s going to be a beautiful, all-hands-on-deck season of creativity, teamwork, and joy.

Each of these moments holds so much promise. God is leading us step by step.
Thank you for praying with us, trusting God with us, and walking this road with such faith and grace. We feel your support, and it means more than you know.
Please know we’re here for your questions, your prayers, and your reflections. You can stop by the His House table on Sundays or reach out anytime through the His House form below.
Church family, God is writing a story full of hope, healing, and new beginnings. I’m truly excited for what’s ahead, and honored to walk into it with all of you.

With so much love and anticipation,
Pastor Heather
and the Freedom House Elders & Leadership Team 

Updated from November 13, 2025 

Thank you for continuing to walk this journey with faith, prayer, and open hearts. I want to share an important update with you as we move forward together.
After ongoing conversations with our lender and their requirement that we make a decision by the end of October, we sent a counteroffer last week to the buyer who submitted an Intent to Purchase to us, as mentioned in the last update. We have been diligent and prayerful in every step of this process, seeking God’s wisdom and also honoring the responsibilities we carry before our lender. We are now waiting to see if that counter is accepted, signed, and completed. If it is, that will mean our current property and building will be sold, and Freedom House will relocate.
Over the last several weeks, our leadership team has met and prayed together consistently and earnestly. We have visited multiple potential locations, listened, discerned, and held each decision before the Lord. We are now in promising conversations with the owner of a site that we believe could be a good fit for our church family. It may serve as a temporary home or, if the Lord opens the door, possibly a longer-term location. Once everything becomes official, we will be able to share the name of the buyer as well as details about the potential new location.
I know this season has held many emotions for many people: hope, grief, excitement, uncertainty. Thank you for staying prayerful and trusting the Lord alongside us. I also want you to hear clearly what taking this step will mean for our church:
• We will be completely debt free!
• We will move into a healthy, sustainable financial future!
• We will have margin in our budget for new opportunities in ministry and mission!
For those who received the voting packet this weekend, you saw that the proposed 2026 budget is truly an answer to years, if not decades, of prayer. This represents a new chapter of strength and freedom for Freedom House!
If you have questions, we welcome them. You can talk with our team at the Voting Packet table this coming weekend and next, or join us for our Annual Business Meeting after church on November 16 where we will share updates, answer questions, and continue this conversation openly.
As a leadership team, we are genuinely excited! God has been faithful in every step. The building we’ve been in has been a beautiful tool He used to reach countless people for Jesus. And now, He seems to be inviting us into a new vessel, one He intends to use to transform lives, draw people to Himself, and expand the ministry of Freedom House.

Thank you for continuing to walk this journey with faith, prayer, and open hearts. I want to share an important update with you as we move forward together.
After ongoing conversations with our lender and their requirement that we make a decision by the end of October, we sent a counteroffer last week to the buyer who submitted an Intent to Purchase to us, as mentioned in the last update. We have been diligent and prayerful in every step of this process, seeking God’s wisdom and also honoring the responsibilities we carry before our lender. We are now waiting to see if that counter is accepted, signed, and completed. If it is, that will mean our current property and building will be sold, and Freedom House will relocate.
Over the last several weeks, our leadership team has met and prayed together consistently and earnestly. We have visited multiple potential locations, listened, discerned, and held each decision before the Lord. We are now in promising conversations with the owner of a site that we believe could be a good fit for our church family. It may serve as a temporary home or, if the Lord opens the door, possibly a longer-term location. Once everything becomes official, we will be able to share the name of the buyer as well as details about the potential new location.
I know this season has held many emotions for many people: hope, grief, excitement, uncertainty. Thank you for staying prayerful and trusting the Lord alongside us. I also want you to hear clearly what taking this step will mean for our church:
• We will be completely debt free!
• We will move into a healthy, sustainable financial future!
• We will have margin in our budget for new opportunities in ministry and mission!
For those who received the voting packet this weekend, you saw that the proposed 2026 budget is truly an answer to years, if not decades, of prayer. This represents a new chapter of strength and freedom for Freedom House!
If you have questions, we welcome them. You can talk with our team at the Voting Packet table this coming weekend and next, or join us for our Annual Business Meeting after church on November 16 where we will share updates, answer questions, and continue this conversation openly.
As a leadership team, we are genuinely excited! God has been faithful in every step. The building we’ve been in has been a beautiful tool He used to reach countless people for Jesus. And now, He seems to be inviting us into a new vessel, one He intends to use to transform lives, draw people to Himself, and expand the ministry of Freedom House.

Thank you for your prayers, your faith, and your unity. Let’s continue to pray together for Financial Freedom. Fresh Direction. Faithful Hearts.
Grateful to be on this journey with you,
Pastor Heather 

Update from November 5, 2025 

Our church has received a Letter of Intent for the purchase of our current building and property. The Elders and Leadership Team are having the offer carefully reviewed by both legal counsel and trusted real estate experts. We are also taking time to ensure that, if we were to move forward, Freedom House would be set up well for the future: financially, and missionally.
As previously shared, remaining in our current building long-term would be financially burdensome due to the high cost of operating and maintaining the facility, along with the debt load it carries. This letter of intent presents an opportunity to release that burden and move toward a healthier, more sustainable future for our church family.
Nothing is official yet, but we wanted you to be in the know. It is true that commercial real estate transactions do take time, but we are in a unique situation and all parties are working with urgency in good faith. Should this end up in a mutually agreeable sale, it does position our church with an opportunity to become completely debt free, which is nothing short of a miracle! 
At the same time, we’re narrowing in on a few potential locations that are exciting to us as we dream about the next chapter. While we can’t yet share details about the possible buyer or potential locations until things are finalized, we promise to continue communicating openly each step of the way. 

Thank you for continuing to walk in faith, hope, and unity as we trust God’s leading together.
With gratitude and anticipation,
Pastor Heather

 Update from October 23, 2025 

FAQs

We believe that financial freedom is essential for Freedom House to continue in our mission. The debt and operating costs of our building/property are too large of an amount for us to carry. At this point, this will mean selling the property and the building. We also understand that the Lord answers in ways we could never have imagined. We are open to His Ways. While the details are still unfolding, we trust that God is guiding us and that His plan for Freedom House is good.

We recognize and acknowledge the importance of congregational voting as outlined in our by-laws. While this situation is not governed by a congregational vote, we are in this together and we need your voice, prayers, and support in this marking milestone of our journey. In addition, the financial reality at this point in time doesn’t lend itself to a yes/no vote on whether we stay in this building or not. Unless a significant gift is given, we will need to leave this property regardless of the outcome of a vote. Our Board of Elders is prayerfully leading with the best interests of Freedom House in mind and will continue to share updates openly as we take each step together.

No! The steps we are taking are to ensure that the mission of Freedom House will remain strong here in Madison County as part of the Church of God Anderson movement. We deeply believe our best days are ahead of us.

Pastor Heather and the Board of Elders are always open to conversation. You can also submit a question and the bottom of this page and we will try and get back to you as soon as possible.

Yes. Each Freedom House newsletter shares where we are at financially. More detailed reports are also available if you’d like to see them. You can email finance@freedomhouse.church to make your request.

Unfortunately, our state-licensed Learning Center cannot relocate with us due to state building requirements for a childcare facility that our new site (and every other viable location) cannot meet. This has been one of the most tender parts of our transition.

The FHLC’s final day of operation will be Friday, December 19th.

We love these families and children deeply, and our staff has poured their hearts into them. We’re committed to helping each family find a safe, nurturing new placement, and we are walking closely with our amazing LC staff as they explore what’s next. Please continue to pray for them and show extra love during these weeks. 

PRAY - GIVE - SERVE - SPEAK ● Pray: unity, wisdom, God’s favor ● Give: one-time gifts toward debt relief/transition costs; recurring giving increases stability. ● Serve: jump in now; be ready to join transition teams if needed (portable, move, connections, kids, etc). ● Speak: choose unity, ask questions, avoid speculation.

We know that God’s timing is perfect and we are following His lead. We are committed to keeping us all together on this journey with timely communication and updates. If you do not currently receive emails from us, be sure to fill out a connect card and we can update your information.

We believe that financial freedom is essential for Freedom House to continue in our mission. The debt and operating costs of our building/property are too large of an amount for us to carry. Selling the building and property is our next step.

It is unlikely that a physical relocation would happen before the end of this year. Dates that we know so far are:

  • Sunday, December 21 – Our final Sunday service at our current location. This will be a meaningful, beautiful time spent together in gratitude.
  • Wednesday, December 24 at 6 PM – Christmas Eve at Reardon Auditorium on Anderson University’s campus! We’re expecting a full and joy filled night of worship and celebration.
  • Early in the New Year – We will have our Launch Sunday at our new location! The exact date is coming soon, but know this: we are preparing for a powerful fresh start. 

Q&As

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