With God for the Good of All

In February of 2024, we launched the Here to Stay campaign.

And we set an audacious goal—to see if our church could raise $35 million over two years to do three very specific things. 

First, to continue funding the ongoing ministry right here at WestGate—helping people in every stage of life and faith learn and live the way of Jesus, be formed by the Holy Spirit, grow into the image of Christ, and experience lives genuinely changed.

Second, to see if we could give more outside our walls—partnering with local and global missionaries and ministry partners who are doing incredible kingdom work in Jesus’ name, right here in Silicon Valley and all around the world.

And third, with whatever was left, to build new spaces at our Saratoga and South Hills campuses, to blur the physical lines between our church and our city. Places where people who might never walk into a church could still spend time with us, rub shoulders with us in everyday life, and—over time—experience welcome, belonging, and perhaps even find their way into the family of God.

If you’ve participated in Here to Stay in any way, thank you.

Celebration

If you participated at all, through prayer or giving, know God used you to change real lives.

Over the last two years, there’s been so much to celebrate:

313 people said yes to Jesus for the very first time.

577 people recommitted their lives to Christ.

188 people were baptized.

Your generosity has supported a fresh movement among our youth.

And $5 million was given outside our walls to local and global partners to build schools and hospitals, fund new church plants, and provide clean water—all in Jesus’ name. 

From the beginning, we said what mattered most wasn’t a dollar amount, but engagement - people praying and asking God how to be involved.

Over these two years, more than 1,600 people gave to Here to Stay—which is a really strong sign of engagement for a church our size. About half gave ten times or more, showing sustained, faithful generosity throughout the campaign.

And while some gave large gifts, many participated at modest levels—choosing what felt faithful for them. Just like the widow Jesus praised, it wasn’t the size of the gift, but the heart behind it.

All that to say, when we look back, what we see is God forming more of us here at WestGate into people who live lives of faithful generosity.

Phases of the campaign

We are entering the planning and design phase, where our elder board and leadership team will prayerfully discern what is feasible within our $6 Million dollar building budget.

Over the next 12 weeks, we will work with architects, a project manager, and the city to refine the scope, the timeline, and navigate the permitting process so we can determine the best path forward.

Throughout this process, we will stay anchored to the original Here to Stay vision, creating meaningful spaces of connection and belonging that serve our church family and clearly communicate to our city that they are welcome, that they matter to us, and most importantly, that they matter to God.

As designs take shape at both campuses, every project will continue to reflect that purpose.

FAQ’S

  • Give Online
    You can give a one-time gift or set up recurring giving (weekly, twice a month, or monthly). Choosing Bank Transfer helps reduce fees—the church pays just $0.30 per transaction, regardless of gift size. Fulfill my pledge online ›

    Other Ways to Give
    When you tap Give on our website or app, you can:

    • Set up recurring giving

    • Give via bank transfer or card

    • Explore options like stock, donor-advised funds, or crypto

    Questions? Our finance team is happy to help.

  • As we move beyond the giving campaign (starting Sunday, February 8), there are two primary ways to give at WestGate:

    Primary Fund
    This is where we encourage everyone to begin. It supports the daily ministry of WestGate, fuels life change, and helps fund our local and global partners.

    Compassion Fund
    This fund is for gifts given above and beyond your regular tithe. It is designated entirely to go outside our walls—supporting local and global partners and providing benevolence care in times of real need.

    When you tap Give on our website or app, you’ll see both options, along with recurring giving and additional ways to give.

    Important updates to existing giving:

    • One Fund has been renamed Primary Fund — no action needed

    • Loud Fund has been renamed Compassion Fund — no action needed

    • If you previously gave to Benevolence and wish to continue, you’ll need to stop that payment and set up recurring giving to the Compassion Fund

  • We’ll share ongoing updates on our Here to Stay webpage as we move through the planning and design phase.