Master Site Plan Presentation

Forward Vision Team May 19, 2002

In the vote to relocate, the church charged the Forward Vision Team to: Create a ministry plan. (

A Mission to Fulfill

) Secure architectural services to develop a Master Site Plan for the new location. (

Lifeway

)

The Deacons gave additional direction, including: We will build quality space – “First Baptist quality.” The space 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 space will be consulted and considered authoritative.

The Deacons gave additional direction, including: If money is an issue, we will sacrifice quantity for quality – we will build less space, but do it right. The Master Site Plan will allow for future growth. We will provide adequate and convenient parking and will build covered 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 about the transition Six questions concerned what approaches people preferred as we transition to the new location.

Three options for preferences were given: Enthusiastic Sure, if needed Absolutely not

Whatever it takes…

Regardless of the option given, overwhelmingly, people indicated that if it would help, they would do it. 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%

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 One

20,090 square foot building includes: Worship Center (capacity: 499) Education space (capacity: 378) State of the art preschool space for 84 Fellowship hall (dual purpose space) (Capacity: 325) Kitchen Offices (3 ministers & 2 secretaries, workroom) 280 parking spaces

Advantages of Phase One

It provides for everyone to be in Sunday Morning Bible Study AND Worship on the same campus.

It provides more education and worship space than we presently have.

It provides have.

better space than we now

Advantages of Phase One: More Quality Education Space Preschool Children Youth Adults Total 84 38 45 211 378

Advantages of Phase One: More Quality Education Space Preschool: 35 s.f. per preschooler Children: 25 s.f. per child Youth or Adults: 12-15 s.f. per person

Advantages of Phase One

Rest rooms are are conveniently located near the worship center and the educational facilities, on the same level.

A covered drive-through is provided.

Parking – More adequate and more convenient.

State-of-the-art preschool space is provided to attract young families to our church (with age appropriate rest rooms).

Designed for future growth and further expansion.

Advantages of Phase One

The worship center has a center aisle.

Much more room for musicians in worship:   Choir loft seats 40+ Room for piano, organ, and other instruments Baptistry located for good visibility with convenient dressing area.

Large, inviting foyer with welcome center to greet guests. Obvious entrance.

Existing stained glass windows can be installed in new worship center (cost permitting) .

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: 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 space New worship center capacity: 1000 Education Capacity: 562 (681 in 2 Sunday Schools) Now up to 427 parking spaces

Phase Three

New 17,000 square foot recreation & education building New 5,200 square foot building for additional preschool space Education 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 capacity 46,530 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

Preschool Birth-age 5 Children Youth Adults grade 1-6 grade 7-12 age 18-up

ss1 ss2 tot

47 0 47 22 20 175 0 0 22 20 0 175

%

18% 8% 8% 66%

Total 264 0 264 100%

Where Growth Can Take Us 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 Ye ar 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2.50% 5% 7.50% 10%

We Can Do This

How we will build

Sources of funds

Building fund monies in hand Other 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 House Borrowing (rule of thumb: 2X last budget)

Where do we go from here?

What’s next…

Four Steps to Building:

Master Site Plan Capital Fund Campaign Construction Documents Construction

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 Build Convention.

Challenge to Program from the State Board of Missions of the Alabama Baptist State

Challenge to Build

:

An Alabama Baptist capital funds program that produces financial and spiritual growth

The Basics of Challenge to Build

Not equal gifts, equal sacrifice

Advantages of Challenge to Build A meaningful spiritual experience – it’s about more than money It 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.