The Seed Project
Plant churches. Water with care. Watch God work.
We believe God has been raising us up as a church to be a hub church for the Gateway Cities of LA—a church that helps plant churches, strengthens existing churches, and then sits back and watches God work as He moves in our generation.
To that end, we’re launching the Seed Project.
The Seed Project is an initiative to raise $750,000. This may seem like a large amount, but against the scope of our needs and the cities that surround, this is just a small seed. We believe this is a first step toward walking in the vision God has placed before us.
We are trusting God to take this small seed and bring about a dramatic increase: thirty, sixty, and a hundredfold, just as Jesus described.
We want to invite you to participate and to help take responsibility for this mission. This is something we get to do together as a church.
Let’s plant. Let’s water. And let’s watch God work.
Plant
Church planting is at the heart of our mission, so the first $100,000 of The Seed Project won't stay in Bellflower – it's going out to plant churches.
Imago Dei Huntington Park — continuing the work already underway in tough, fallow ground.
Seed money for Imago Dei Whittier — a growing number of our people already drive in from Whittier, and we want to be ready for when it’s time to plant there.
A partner church plant in Puebla, Mexico — through our Acts 29 network.
This is more than we've ever given away in a single Celebrate Generosity Sunday.
Water
A faithful gardener also tends to what is already growing. As we scale, we want our hospitality and welcome to scale with us. The remaining Seed Project funds will go toward:
Welcome: clear signage and an easy, accessible kids' check-in, so nothing distracts people from meeting Jesus.
Gathering: remodeling our social hall and refreshing paint, lighting, and media across our ministry spaces.
People: growing our staff. Specifically, a new full-time pastor so that we keep caring well for people as we grow.
Watch
All of this is just a seed. A day may come when we launch an initiative for millions. For now, this is a chance to build our faith: to plant what God has put in our hands, and watch what God will do.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Imago Dei Church is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) church, and eligible gifts to the Seed Project are generally tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Your contributions will appear on your regular giving statement. As with any charitable gift, please consult your tax advisor regarding your specific tax situation.
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Yes. Gifts of appreciated stock and certain other assets can be a meaningful way to support the Seed Project and may offer tax advantages compared with selling the asset and donating the proceeds.
If you are interested in giving stock or another significant non-cash asset, please contact us before initiating the transfer so we can give you the appropriate instructions.
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Yes. A Seed Project gift can be made in honor or memory of someone who has been meaningful to you.
You can include their name when making your gift. We would be honored to help you celebrate their life or legacy through an investment in the future of God's church.
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No. The Seed Project is a call to sacrifice above and beyond your normal giving in order to invest in the future of God's Kingdom. We ask that you continue to tithe regularly to Imago Dei's general fund as a first priority while giving above and beyond to the Seed Project.
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Yes. The Seed Project is a two-year initiative with a goal of raising $300,000 in 2026 and $450,000 in 2027.
You can make a one-time gift or give throughout the campaign. Every gift is part of what we're doing together, whether it is given in 2026 or 2027.
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Potentially. We may be able to accept certain goods, equipment, or other property that directly supports the Seed Project.
For significant non-cash gifts, please contact us before making the donation so we can determine whether we are able to accept it and provide the appropriate documentation.
Please note that the tax treatment of non-cash gifts varies. In particular, the value of donated services generally isn't deductible as a charitable contribution, even when the services would be valuable to the project. We recommend consulting your tax advisor before making a significant non-cash gift.
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The Seed Project calls for equal sacrifice, not equal giving. We are calling every person in our community to ask God what it looks like for them to participate sacrificially and in faith.
Our goal is not simply to raise money. We want to cultivate a culture of faith-filled, courageous generosity as we join generations of people who have invested in the mission of God in Southeast LA.
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The first $100,000 will go beyond Bellflower to help plant and strengthen new churches:
Imago Dei Huntington Park
Seed funding for the next Imago Dei church plant
A partner church plant in Puebla, Mexico through our Acts 29 network
The remainder will help us care for and strengthen what God is growing here:
Welcome: clear, professional signage and an accessible kids' check-in
Gathering: remodeling our social hall and refreshing paint, lighting, and media throughout our ministry spaces
People: strengthening our staff team so we can continue caring well for people as we grow
Our hope is not simply to improve a facility, but to create spaces and capacity for hospitality, community, discipleship, and church planting.