Building Committee Update 5/21/17 Objective: Update the congregation on the status of our building committee activities Review the factors influencing the need for building expansion (Why) Review the efforts to date to determine the type of expansion to meet the identified needs (What) Summarize the results of the financial feasibility study Provide overview of the plans generated by architect Discuss the path forward from this point

WHY ARE WE LOOKING TO BUILD? What purpose will a new building serve for our church and what are the things we hope to accomplish with the addition of a new building?

WHY? To increase our ability to be faithful to Jesus’ great commission and our mission to make and grow disciples of Jesus Christ through Nurture, Outreach and Worship Our current facility is crowded and can be uncomfortable for some events with our present membership numbers In order to grow our membership, as well as best serve our current members, we are going to need more space

WHY? An expanded facility can help fulfill our ability to meet the needs of a growing congregation Current facility cannot comfortably support the number of members required to fill the sanctuary with classrooms, restrooms, or multi-purpose events / activities (fellowship hall capacity less than ½ the capacity of sanctuary) The addition of a multi-purpose facility will add capabilities to provide additional/new ministries

WHY? Potential space for contemporary service Space for special occasion and social events Opportunity to host community events Increased space for pre-school utilization Frees up existing space for re-purposing for other uses

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING TO BUILD? What type of building would best serve our church and address the items listed under the Why above?

WHAT? Multipurpose space that can be used for Nurture, which is vital to making and growing as disciples, through church family events, Outreach events for the Church Hill community, and for Worship as needed or desired Indoor recreation, youth lock-in events Social, community or special events Alternate types of worship service (contemporary, etc.) Events involving large numbers of people

WHAT? Additional classroom space Our current youth room is inadequate for the size of our youth group, and a larger meeting space is desirable for this group (new room or re-purposed existing space) The current nursery facility is cramped and inhibits addition of numbers in this age group (new room or re-purposed existing space) Additional space for Sunday School classes is needed – classes currently meeting in fellowship hall and off site (new rooms or re-purposed existing space)

WHAT? Increased and improved restroom facilities (new rooms and/or re-purposed existing space) In the interest of good stewardship, plans will include projects that are needed / desired for our current facility over the next 5 years

CURRENT STATUS Architect Design/Build preliminary plans and rough estimate based on our list of wants/needs Preliminary plans consisted of 13,160 SF building with a rough estimate of $1.3 million We are happy to share the preliminary plans and estimate upon request Financial feasibility study conducted through survey of congregation

CURRENT STATUS Feasibility study results indicated the appropriate target for a building budget of $500,000 – 600,000 (combination of campaign and debt) Building project cannot likely proceed in the short term without taking on some debt Target budget from study would require some scale-back / re-design of preliminary plans Responses from study and listening sessions indicate most see the need for additional / improved space Feasibility study suggested there are still many questions about the plans / need for a new building There have been no financial costs to date associated with the efforts of the building committee

PATH FORWARD Committee will consult with other committees to determine projected 5 year expenses for large maintenance items for current facility Committee is receptive to any feedback from congregation related to building plans The decision to build is a “church” decision, the committee is just here to help lead the effort Gifts to the building fund are not being requested at this time, but we ask that you prayerfully consider your ability to commit to contributions once the campaign begins

PATH FORWARD Based on feedback to date, the committee intends to move forward with plans for our new building If there are concerns with these plans, please communicate your concerns to one of the building committee members Estimated timeframe for moving forward Re-evaluate building plans and costs with architect based on results of financial feasibility study by end of summer Begin campaign for funding in the fall Physical building would begin once initial campaign is completed, depending on commitments, loan amount and process, and completion of design

PATH FORWARD We (Committee) see this as an opportunity to move forward in being the Church on the Hill we are called to be; to let Christ’s light shine We believe this project can be a source of renewal as we seek the Lord Jesus and the guidance of the Holy Spirit while coming together for a common purpose We ask for your continued prayers as we evaluate all of the options for serving our members through good stewardship while we work toward our higher mission of serving the Lord