The Gift Offering - West Ridge Church

The Gift Offering is a challenge to give a gift to God greater than any single gift you give this year.  It’s a yearly reminder for each of us to keep Jesus as the focus of Christmas.

A Note From Pastor Brian Bloye

Every year, as we enter the Christmas season, I am reminded of how faithful God has been to our church. This past year has been powerful, filled with moments when God’s goodness has been undeniable. As a church family, we have watched Him transform lives, strengthen families, raise new leaders, and expand our reach in ways only He could orchestrate.

For 28 years, the Gift Offering has been a meaningful tradition at West Ridge. It’s our yearly opportunity to turn gratitude into generosity and give Jesus a gift greater than any other we give during the season. It’s our way of keeping Him at the center of Christmas and supporting the vision He has entrusted to us.
Year after year, you have responded with incredible generosity to the initiatives God has placed before us. Because of your faithfulness, last year’s priorities, including the continued growth of our Special Needs Ministry, have thrived in remarkable ways. As we look ahead, we believe God is calling us to build on that momentum with even greater expectation.

This year, the Gift Offering will focus on Next Gen Ministry, Church Planting, and the launch of West Ridge Español; three priorities that we believe will shape the future of our church and expand the reach of the gospel in powerful ways.

As you read through the details of each initiative on this page, I invite you to pray and dream with us. Ask God how He wants to use your generosity to impact the next generation, strengthen His church, and expand His kingdom in the coming year.

Together, let’s lean in with faith, dream big, give generously, and be expectant of all that God will do in 2026 and beyond.

Amy and I are truly grateful for you. We love you and pray for God’s richest blessings upon you and your family this Christmas season.

Merry Christmas,

 


 

2026 Initiatives

Through your generosity, here’s what we can accomplish for God’s Kingdom with our Gift Offering:

West Ridge Español

The Great Commission includes the people God has placed right in our own neighborhoods. That’s why West Ridge Church is excited to introduce West Ridge Español, launching in early 2026. Led by Pastor Jorge Armenteros, this new ministry will share the Gospel and build community with the growing Hispanic population in northwest Atlanta.

A bilingual worship and teaching service will take place on the last Sunday of each month in the Multi-Purpose Theater during the 12:45pm service. Join us in praying for this new ministry as we help people become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ!

Next Gen Ministries

At West Ridge, we believe we are called to invest in the next generation of leaders and fully devoted followers of Christ. With dozens of interns having participated in our internship program and our Young Adult, Student, and Kid ministries bursting at the seams, we will focus on investing in resources, building spaces with increased capacity, and enhancing programs for our Next Gen Ministries.

Church Planting & Residency Program

Check out the following video about Connor and Annie Hughes decision to follow God's calling in the planting of Take Hold Church in Edinburgh, Scotland.

In 2026, we will continue transforming communities and leading others to become fully devoted followers of Jesus through our church plants in Atlanta, Detroit, Boston, Scotland, and West Africa. We will also continue to raise up future pastors through our Church Planting Residency Program.

Praise: In 2025, Kingdom City Church (Blake & Katie Odgers) in the Brookhaven area of Atlanta officially launched. Blake is an alumn of the West Ridge Church Planting Residency Program.

How to Get Involved


PRAY

  • Pray over these initiatives and how God would lead you to give.

GIVE

  • Give a one-time gift to God greater than any single gift you give this Christmas season. You can give securely online through the giving portal below, in person through the month of December or by mail. (3522 Hiram Acworth Hwy, Dallas GA 30157)

COMMIT TO VISION FUND

  • Make your Monthly 2026 Vision Fund commitment also using the giving portal below – just be sure to select “Monthly” under the frequency option