DALLAS — During Sunday service this week, First Baptist Dallas will reveal an exterior image of its new historic sanctuary.
“I think we’re learning from this that buildings come and go, but God’s people remain forever,” said Pastor Dr. Robert Jeffress. “And I think this whole tragedy has reminded us that nothing of God was lost in this fire.”
Jeffress, the church’s senior pastor, did not give CBS News Texas a preview of the image, but he said his reaction was “Wow” when he saw it.
“This new design is actually going to be more like the 1908 design,” he said. “One of the great features is we’ve put a larger steeple than we previously had. It’s a steeple that more resembles what was present in 1908.”
Jeffress anticipates construction will begin in January. Church members will get a glimpse of their new sanctuary on Sunday, with more detailed images to be provided during the Sunday service the week of Thanksgiving.