In Texas, massive, multi-million-dollar churches are nothing new. But when the price tag on a new worship center hits near the $20 million mark, it not only raises spirits but also a few eyebrows along the way.
Lake Church at Horseshoe Bay is currently under construction in Llano County, an hour outside of Austin. It will add nearly 30,000 square feet of worship space to the small resort town, where the world-famous Horseshoe Bay Resort golf course and yacht club are located.
According to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, work on the $19 million, 29,490-square-foot property first began in June of 2025. Though the church officially celebrated a groundbreaking in February of 2026 and filings are subject to change.
“This building represents more than just a new space. It is a place where people will gather, worship, grow in their faith, and build lasting community for years to come,” the church said in a recent social media post.
While all TDLR filing details are subject to change, Gene Glaeser, spiritual development leader at the existing church, says the new building is scheduled for completion in March of 2027.
The non-denominational church is located at 1 Living Water Way, Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657. According to information found on its website, its congregation is on “a mission to build a thriving community of Christ followers in the Highland Lakes Region.”
Horseshoe Bay is a small but thriving community in the Texas Hill Country. Anchored by a population of less than 6,000 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and World Population Review, the new church building will likely offer plenty of space for its worshipers.
Glaeser was not available for further comment.