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
00
Campaign gifts cover monthly costs
YEARS 4-6$1,100,0
00
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?