1. 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

2. 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?

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

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

7. 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

8. 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)

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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