Let Heaven Come Church — Vision Document

Foundation

Four Pillars of the Vision

Not just a church building — a revival ecosystem. Each pillar is self-sustaining, cross-reinforcing, and rooted in the same mission: raise up revivalists equipped to transform every sphere of culture.

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The Church

Sunday worship, prayer room, small groups, VBS, discipleship, outreach resource center. The spiritual heartbeat driving everything else on this campus.

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Leading Generations Academy

Educating today. Leading tomorrow. Transforming generations. Pre-K through high school. Biblical studies + STEM + Arts + Leadership + Missions. Equip. Empower. Elevate.

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Babe's Coffee

Homemade syrups, global bean flights, pastries, energy drinks, mocktails. Open 6 days a week with UberEats/DoorDash delivery. A gathering place inside the mission.

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The Business District

Coworking, executive suites, podcast studio, conference rooms, nonprofit rentals, startup incubator. Revenue streams and Kingdom proximity under one roof.

Income Architecture

Revenue Streams

Every department generates income. Tithes fund ministry; business units fund operations. The goal is financial resilience so the mission never stalls for lack of funds.

Stream 01 — Coffee

Babe's Coffee

Specialty coffee with global bean flights, homemade syrups, pastries, energy drinks & mocktail refreshers. UberEats / DoorDash enabled. Open 6 days with adjusted Sunday hours.

Daily RevenueDelivery MerchBean FlightsSpecials

What Makes It Different

4 rotating bean origins — explore the world through coffee
Syrups made completely from scratch by Pastor Sharayah
Mocktail refreshers — elevated, non-alcoholic, community-friendly
Energy drink base (EggFuels-style) — high demand, branded as ours
Coffee flights let guests taste & learn, not just drink
Kids treats + cake pops for post-service family traffic

Revenue Tactics

Pilot: Fri–Sun only → expand based on traffic data
Morning crowd tied to Prayer Room opening hours
Tuesday Bible Study specials (2-for-1 drive volume)
DoorDash / UberEats from day one — don't wait for foot traffic
Merch (mugs, bags, branded gear) margin > coffee
Catering for on-campus conferences and events

Compliance Notes

All food items must trace to a licensed commercial kitchen
Food handler certification required for all staff
Grease trap required if cooking on-site (~$20K install)
Family/home kitchen items cannot be sold without licensing

Staffing Plan

2 baristas to start (pilot hours)
Scale to 4–5 as hours expand
Priority hire: Let Heaven Come congregation members
Facilities Dad oversees building/equipment side

"We're not competing with Starbucks. We're creating a third space where people encounter community — and then encounter Jesus."

Stream 02 — Workspace

Kingdom Business Center

Private offices, open coworking, executive suites, conference rooms, podcast & video production studio, photography, green screen, audio recording. Day-rate and monthly memberships.

Monthly MembersStudio Rental Nonprofit RateDay PassMinistry Office

Space Breakdown

Open coworking floor (hot desks, monthly or daily)
3–5 private offices (executive monthly lease)
2 conference rooms (hourly rental, AV included)
Podcast / video studio (soundproofed, camera-ready)
Photography studio with green screen
Quiet phone / focus room

Target Tenants

Kingdom entrepreneurs and faith-based nonprofits
Podcasters & content creators (faith + secular)
Apostolic networks needing Houston hub offices
Startup founders in Opportunity Zone tax benefits
Remote workers from congregation who need workspace
Other ministries renting conference rooms for meetings

Inspiration Reference

The Ion (Rice University, 10 min away) — tour scheduled
Fifth Door Houston — layout model, scale up
Intentional blend of cowork + incubator energy
Coffee shop flows into cowork area (no dead zones)

Revenue Model

Hot desk: ~$150–250/month or $25/day
Private office: ~$600–1,200/month
Conference room: ~$40–80/hour
Studio (podcast/video): ~$75–150/hour
Nonprofit / ministry discount tier available

"Every desk rented is someone in proximity to revival — without us having to go find them."

Stream 03 — Education

Let Heaven Come Academy

Tuition-based hybrid co-op from Pre-K through high school. Master classes, college-prep, music intro, STEM camps, arts. One-day workshops on school-district off days.

TuitionCamps (high margin) MasterclassesCollege PrepMission Fundraising

Academic Structure

Pre-K (age 3+): Head Start / early education, character-first
K–5: Classical learning 2–3 days/week on campus
Grades 6–8: Core + elective à la carte classes
High School: By-course enrollment (not full-day)
STEM day alternates with classical learning day (Elisha School model)
Arts: fiber arts, painting, sculpture — combined in one block
Music: Introductory multi-instrument rotations

What Sets Us Apart

The school is FOR pastors' kids and revival families
Heart posture and character formation are the real curriculum
Media & production elective — cameras, ProPresenter, live stream
Brand activation class (events, merch, promotion) for high school
Mission fundraising class — equipping next-gen missionaries
College essay + admissions prep as a standalone paid course

Camp + Workshop Revenue

Use district calendar off-days for single-day workshops
Summer intensives + Spring Break camps
Prices can reach $500–900/child (market rate for quality camps)
VBS as annual anchor event (free/low-cost community entry point)
Other churches can send students to paid masterclasses

Leadership & Hiring

Lead teacher: experienced co-op director (Pastor Megan's contact)
Teachers drawn from congregation + homeschool network
Jalee: college-prep and fundraising track resource
Javi: music classes
Christian: building playground in back

"The Lord said: who is this school for? Revival pastors' kids. What kind of kids will be here? Revivalists. We're not just educating them — we're forming them."

Stream 04 — Parking & Events

Stadium Lot + Outdoor Events

Shell Energy Stadium is next door. Game-day parking, food truck pad rentals, car & bike shows, pop-up vendor markets, outdoor concerts. Leverage 40,000+ capacity event foot traffic.

Game Day ParkingFood Truck Pads Car / Bike ShowsVendor MarketsConcerts

Activation Opportunities

Dynamo / Houston FC game days — premium location, high demand
3–5 food truck pads rented per event ($100–300/day per truck)
Monthly car & bike show — vendors pay for space
New Year's Eve outdoor event (food trucks + vendors + crowd)
Outdoor worship nights & community concerts
Seasonal markets (holiday, back-to-school, etc.)

Why This Works

We don't need to generate foot traffic — the stadium does it
Crowd overflow naturally enters our property perimeter
Food trucks draw crowds independently (proven Houston model)
Low operational overhead — rent space, collect fees
Security requirement is manageable at this scale
ADA + restroom access required for public events

"The stadium brings 40,000 people to our front door. Our job is just to open the gate."

Stream 05 — Events

Conference & Venue Rental

Conferences, leadership summits, worship nights, community concerts, corporate events. Church venue available for outside faith orgs, nonprofits, and community groups on a paid-seat or rental model.

Ticketed EventsVenue Rental Livestream RightsSponsorshipsMerch Tables

Event Types

Leadership conferences (apostolic networks, church planters)
Worship & revival nights — ticketed, sponsored
Corporate meetings & off-site retreats (Business Center clients)
Nonprofit annual events and galas
Graduation ceremonies for homeschool co-ops (including ours)
Live podcast recordings in the studio

Revenue Levers

Venue rental fee + tech/AV package add-on
Ticketed seating for public worship/conference events
Livestream distribution rights sold to partner ministries
Merch table / vendor floor space fees
Catering partnership with Babe's Coffee for events
Sponsorship packages for Kingdom-aligned brands

"This building should be full 5 days a week — and if it's not, someone should be renting it."

Stream 06 — Outreach

Resource Center + Grants

Food pantry, canned goods drop-off, interview clothing exchange, counseling referral network. Documented community service unlocks 501(c)3 grant eligibility and government/philanthropic funding.

501(c)3 GrantsCity Partnerships Clothing ExchangeFood PantryCounseling Ref.

Services Offered

Controlled canned goods / food pantry (grant-eligible)
Professional interview clothing exchange (donate / take)
Counseling referral network (not on-site initially)
Community resource navigation (benefits, housing, jobs)
Job readiness workshops in partnership with Business Center

Funding Pathways

City of Houston community development grants
Harris County social service funding
Corporate philanthropic giving (EaDo/3rd Ward neighborhood)
Opportunity Zone investor contributions
National faith-based grant networks (FBCI)

Important Cautions

Counseling center requires extra safety/lock protocols
Controlled access required for pantry (not open-door walk-in)
Document all services — every interaction is grant evidence
ADA accessibility across all outreach areas required

Strategic Value

Establishes LHC as a community anchor, not just a church
Creates earned trust in EaDo / 3rd Ward neighborhood
Opens doors to city partnerships and facility support
Grant income offsets operational overhead on the building

"The community doesn't need another church they drive past. They need one that shows up before Sunday."

Financial Reality Check

Estimated Annual Revenue Potential

Conservative ranges once each stream is at baseline operation. These are Phase 2 targets — the foundation Phase 1 is building toward.

☕ Babe's Coffee (6 days/wk)

$120K–$180K

🏢 Kingdom Business Center

$180K–$300K

📚 Academy (tuition + camps + classes)

$250K–$450K

🅿️ Stadium Parking + Food Trucks + Shows

$80K–$160K

🎤 Conference / Venue Rentals

$60K–$120K

💝 Tithes + Offerings + Grants

$150K–$300K

Total Annual Target

$840K–$1.5M

Organizational Structure

Departments & Ownership

Each department has a named lead, a budget classification, and a launch phase. No department goes live without a responsible owner and a basic operating plan in writing.

Department	Lead(s)	Revenue Type	Phase	Status
Church Services Sunday worship, prayer, discipleship, VBS	Lead Pastors Mark & Sharayah	Tithes/Offerings	Phase 1	In Planning
Babe's Coffee Specialty coffee, pastries, merch, delivery	Lead Pastor Sharayah	Commercial	Phase 1	In Planning
Leading Generations Academy Ages 3–18 · Biblical studies, STEM, Arts, Leadership, Missions	Pastor Megan	Commercial	Phase 1	In Planning
Kingdom Business Center Offices, cowork, studio, conference rooms	Pastors Jeff & Megan	Commercial	Phase 2	Research
Stadium Parking + Outdoor Events Lot rentals, food trucks, car shows, vendor markets	Executive Pastors Jeff & Megan	Commercial	Phase 2	Research
Outreach Resource Center Food pantry, interview attire, counseling referrals	Mrs. April & Pastor Mark	Grants + Donations	Phase 1	Research
Media + Production Training Camera, live stream, sound, brand activation for youth	Lead Pastors Mark & Sharayah	Mixed	Phase 2	Concept
Facilities + Operations Building maintenance, security, ADA compliance	TBD	Cost Center	Phase 1	Recruiting

Strategic Rollout

Crawl · Walk · Run

501(c)3 is established. Property is identified. Now we sequence everything else — smallest to largest, lowest cost to highest, least risk to most. Each phase earns the right to fund the next.

🐛 Crawl

1

Months 1–9 · Minimum Viable Campus

Plant the Flag

Secure property / finalize lease or purchase agreement
Hire Facilities Manager — first operational hire
Launch Sunday services with existing congregation
Establish morning Prayer Room (drives early coffee traffic)
Open Babe's Coffee (Fri–Sun, limited hours, 2 staff)
Open Outreach Resource Center — canned goods + clothing exchange
Launch Academy Pre-K and K–5 hybrid co-op (small cohort)
File Opportunity Zone eligibility + begin grant research
Create internal master plan doc + investor presentation
Open LLC for Babe's Coffee (separate from 501c3)

Decision Gate Before Phase 2 Coffee covering its own operating costs. Academy has 10+ enrolled families. Sunday attendance trending up. Facilities stable.

🚶 Walk

2

Months 9–24 · Revenue Diversification

Build the Engine

Expand Babe's Coffee to Mon–Sat + activate DoorDash/UberEats
Open Kingdom Business Center — cowork + 1–2 conference rooms
Launch podcast / content studio (rentable by the hour)
Expand Academy to middle school à la carte track
Run first paid summer camp + holiday workshop series
Activate stadium parking on game days (Dynamo schedule)
Host first internal conference (LHC hosted, ticketed)
Launch college-prep masterclass (open to outside families)
Introduce food truck pad rental program (3–5 trucks)
Hire 3–5 additional staff (coffee + academy + admin)

Decision Gate Before Phase 3 Business Center at 60%+ occupancy. Academy enrollment covers teacher salaries. Parking + events showing consistent revenue. Cash reserve of 3+ months operating expenses.

🏃 Run

3

Months 24–60 · Full Operational Scale

Establish the Kingdom Hub

Expand Academy through high school — full co-op track
Launch Media + Production Training for youth
Executive suite rentals + startup incubator program
Outdoor playground built + PE program for Academy
Car/bike shows + outdoor vendor markets (quarterly)
Counseling center launch (with full safety + access protocols)
VBS as annual flagship community event
Venue rental to outside orgs — conferences, galas, corporate
Produce full investor / donor pitch (video + web app)
Explore second location or satellite campus
Apostle Tomi and other leaders rent studio / host events

Full Operations Benchmark All 6 revenue streams active. Staff of 12–18. $840K+ annual revenue. LHC established as the Kingdom hub of EaDo / 3rd Ward Houston.

Immediate Next Steps

What Happens This Month

Vision without execution is just a meeting. These are the 90-day actions that turn this document into real momentum — we will continue building this section out together.

Property

Contact Emancipation Center

They said July. We're almost there. Get on the waiting list now. Pastor Megan follows up in person this week.

Strategy

Build the Master Plan Doc

Internal Google Doc first. Separate internal vs. investor-facing versions. Mrs. April leads the strategy + implementation framework.

Academy

Meet the Lead Teacher

Pastor Megan schedules meeting with the experienced co-op director. Map out academy core values + initial curriculum framework.

Coffee

Pilot Babe's Coffee Menu

Pastor Sharayah finalizes top 4 bean origins, 3 signature syrups, and sourcing for pastries. Food handler compliance required before opening.

Legal

Open Commercial LLCs

Separate LLCs for Babe's Coffee and Business Center. Explore Opportunity Zone investment eligibility on both parcels. 501c3 is done.

Inspiration

Tour the Ion (Houston)

Mrs. April connects the team with Rice's innovation hub — 10 min away. Cowork + startup incubator at scale. Pull layout and programming ideas.