Revisiting the study

• Composition of the congregation– More than 20 years = 27%– 11-20 years = 31%– 6-10 years = 17%– 0-5 years = 24%

• High participation rate – about 80%• Overall view of the church – 99% favorable• Level of involvement – 91% are involved

Building campaign related results

• Strong understanding of the design concept that was supported (97%)

• Strong support for the concept (92%)• Solid support for a 3 year capital campaign

(93%)• Also, significant support for a second 3 year

commitment period (82%)

Capital campaign goals

• A conservative 3 year campaign goal of approximately $1,300,000

• A second 3 year commitment period would be expected to raise $1,100,000

The consultant’s recommendation

• Move ahead with the general concept as proposed in the feasibility study

• Carefully weigh feedback received through the study

The consultant’s recommendation

• Move ahead with the general concept as proposed in the feasibility study

• Carefully weigh feedback received through the study

• Launch a 6 year capital campaign with two 3 year commitment periods– Conservative goal for Period #1 = $1,300,000– Conservative goal for Period #2 = $1,100,000

• Targeted project budget of $4,500,000

YEARS 0-3$1,300,0

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Campaign gifts cover monthly costs

YEARS 4-6$1,100,0

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Campaign gifts cover monthly costs

YEARS 7-?

General fund covers monthly costs

Possible timeline:

Project completion:Late 2015/Early 2016?

Comprehensive plan to equip the body to support increased ministries

Next steps

• Elders– December 17 – admin elder meeting– December 30 – admin elder meeting– January 2 – full elder board meeting– January 8 – full elder board meeting

• January 20 – special congregational meeting

Questions?