master site plan presentation forward vision team may 19, 2002
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Master Site Plan Presentation
Forward Vision TeamMay 19, 2002
In the vote to relocate, the church charged the Forward Vision Team to:
Create a ministry planministry plan. (A Mission to Fulfill)
Secure architectural services to develop a Master Site PlanMaster Site Plan for the new location. (Lifeway)
The Deacons gave additional direction, including:
We will build qualityquality space – “First Baptist quality.”The space requirementsspace requirements recommended in the Rules of Thumb document produced by the architecture department of Lifeway Christian Resources will be strictly adhered to. Lifeway materials about teaching spaceteaching space will be consulted and considered authoritative.
The Deacons gave additional direction, including:
If money is an issue, we will sacrifice quantity for qualityquality – we will build less space, but do it right. The Master Site Plan will allow for future growthfuture growth. We will provide adequate and convenient parkingparking and will build covered drive throughcovered drive through entrances.
The input of the church was taken into consideration:
A church-wide survey was administered to 156 members by Glenn Akins in October 2001.
There were 30 groups of questions with multiple options and space for written comments
Questions were asked aboutthe transition
Six questions concerned what approaches people preferred as we transition to the new location.
Three options for preferences were given:EnthusiasticSure, if neededAbsolutely not
Whatever it takes…
To the six questions most people replied, “Sure, if needed” These ranged from 51.5% to 69%
The combined “Enthusiastic” and “Sure, if needed” votes ranged from 75% to 91.5%
Regardless of the option given, overwhelmingly, people indicated that if it would help, they would do it.
The option for which there was the most reluctant response
I would be willing to drive or ride the church bus between Sunday Morning Bible Study and Worship Services.
Enthusiastic – 10% Sure, if needed – 65% Absolutely not – 25%
The option with the second most reluctant response
I want to worship in the permanent worship center (old or new location) even if I have to commute between Sunday Morning Bible Study and Worship.
Enthusiastic – 13.1% Sure, if needed – 69.3% Absolutely not – 11.8%
The question with the highest combined approval (91.5%):
I want to worship and attend Sunday morning Bible Study at the the same location, even if I have to worship in temporary worship space.
Enthusiastic – 27% Sure, if needed – 64.5% Absolutely not – 8.5%
We heard you
This is “your” plan
Overview of Four Phases
Each new phase is built as new growth comes
Phase One20,090 square foot building includes:
Worship Center (capacity: 499)Education space (capacity: 378)State of the art preschool space for 84Fellowship hall (dual purpose space) (Capacity: 325)KitchenOffices (3 ministers & 2 secretaries, workroom)
280 parking spaces
Advantages of Phase One
It provides for everyoneeveryone to be in Sunday Morning Bible Study AND Worship on the same campus.
It provides moremore education and worship space than we presently have.
It provides betterbetter space than we now have.
Advantages of Phase One: More Quality Education Space
Preschool 84Children 38
Youth 45Adults 211Total 378
Advantages of Phase One: More Quality Education Space
Preschool: 35 s.f. per Preschool: 35 s.f. per preschoolerpreschooler
Children: 25 s.f. per child Children: 25 s.f. per child
Youth or Adults: 12-15 s.f. per Youth or Adults: 12-15 s.f. per personperson
Advantages of Phase OneRest roomsRest rooms are are conveniently located near the worship center and the educational facilities, on the same level.A covered drive-throughcovered drive-through is provided.ParkingParking – More adequate and more convenient.State-of-the-art preschoolpreschool space is provided to attract young families to our church (with age appropriate rest rooms).
Designed for future growthfuture growth and further expansion.
The worship center has a center aislecenter aisle.Much more room for musiciansmore room for musicians in worship:
Choir loft seats 40+ Room for piano, organ, and other instruments
BaptistryBaptistry located for good visibility with convenient dressing area.Large, inviting foyerfoyer with welcome centerwelcome center to greet guests. Obvious entranceObvious entrance.Existing stained glass windowsstained glass windows can be installed in new worship center (cost permitting).
Advantages of Phase One
Phase One Fellowship Hall
The west wing of the education building will double as a fellowship hall.It will have hotel banquet room-quality operable walls to provide good acoustic isolation between spaces.Capacity:Capacity: up to 325 at tables.Adequate storage will be provided for tables and chairs in the fellowship area.
Phase Two
Can be divided into Phases 2A, 2B, & 2C. Phase 2A: New adult education & office
space Phase 2B: Additional preschool space Phase 2C: New Worship center & choir
rehearsal space
Phases 2A, 2B, & 2C can be built all at once – or one or two at a time.
Phase Two will ultimately:
Convert Phase One Worship Center into education spaceNew worship center capacity: 1000Education Capacity: 562 (681 in 2 Sunday Schools)Now up to 427 parking spaces
Phase Three
New 17,000 square foot recreation & education buildingNew 5,200 square foot building for additional preschool spaceEducation capacity now up to 984 (1,193 with two Sunday School sessions)Now up to 746 parking spaces
Phase Four
Expand Worship Center (built in Phase 2C) to 1500 capacity46,530 square foot education expansion to create capacity for 1,875 people (2,278 in two Sunday School sessions)Parking now up to 1,125 spaces
Remember…
Each new phase is added as growth warrants it. As we grow, there will be more people to help pay for the next phase.
Current Sunday School Averages:Age group ss1 ss2 tot %Preschool Birth-age 5 47 0 47 18%Children grade 1-6 22 0 22 8%Youth grade 7-12 20 0 20 8%Adults age 18-up 175 0 175 66%
Total 264 0 264 100%
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Where Growth Can Take Us
We Can Do This
How we will build
Sources of funds
Building fund monies in handOther church savings (NOT including reserve contingency fund)
Capital fund drive (Challenge to Build)
Sell of present properties Seven acres by elementary school “Rutland” house, Youth HouseBorrowing (rule of thumb: 2X last budget)
Where do we go from here?
What’s next…
Four Steps to Building:
Master Site PlanCapital Fund CampaignConstruction DocumentsConstruction
According to the motion:
After the completion of the Master Site Plan, the church shall begin a Capital Funds Campaign to begin raising monies to pay for the first phase of the proposed project. The church shall use the Challenge to Build Program from the State Board of Missions of the Alabama Baptist State Convention.
Challenge to BuildChallenge to Build::
An Alabama Baptist capital funds program that produces financialfinancial and spiritualspiritual growth
The Basics of Challenge to Build
Not equal gifts,Not equal gifts,
equal sacrificeequal sacrifice
Advantages of Challenge to Build
A meaningful spiritual experience – it’s about more than moneyIt promotes over and above regular budget giving (budget giving often increases during CTB)
Not just a capital fund drive, stewardship education
The results we can expect
The average church will raise one to two times last year’s non-designated income.Three times is not uncommon, especially for churches that haven’t built in a long time.A church will usually receive between 92% and 115% of the amount committed by the members.