Facilities Update Information

September 4, 2009

The following letter was mailed to the congregation September 4, 2009.

Renovation

New Construction

Dear Church Family,

It is our hope that this letter finds you doing well.  It is with great excitement and energy that we write this letter to you.  We have been working as members of the Facility Update Committee for some time and it is time for the church to see what we have been doing. 

There have been many stops, starts, and changes during this facility update process over the last several years.   We know that this has caused some confusion about the church’s plan for renovation and expansion.  This packet of information will help you understand where we have been as a committee, what has already been approved in church conference, and where we are going from here.  Ultimately, we hope this packet represents the realization of God's glorious plan for the ministry of College Park. 

In this packet of information you will find two specific pieces of information.  First, there is a brief history of all that has occurred up until today.  If you are confused about the process or have specific questions about the Facility Update Committee’s work, this brief history will help clarify all that has happened to this point.  The other part of this packet consists of several drawings and renderings of the proposed additions to our church which we have been working on for some time.  These plans constitute the primary decision before the church at this time. 

While this packet gives you some information on the proposed plan, we know that you will want to see a full presentation as well as have an opportunity to ask questions.   There is a schedule of six (6) separate meetings where you can get your questions answered.  Here is the schedule for the next three weeks:

Sunday, September 6

Wednesday, September 9       

Sunday, September 13                        

Wednesday, September 16     

Sunday, September 20                        

We look forward to seeing you at these meetings and hearing your feedback.  Please spend some time reviewing the enclosed plans and please prepare any questions for our committee.  We believe these construction plans represent something more than just brick and mortar.  We believe these plans are vital to meet intergenerational needs within our church and community.  Our goal is to provide a place where people of every age may grow in their service to, and worship of, our Lord.

Sincerely,
Facility Update Committee
College Park Baptist Church
CPBC Facility Update Committee


Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Why are we considering renovating and expanding our church facility?
    1. Our church completed a ministry vision study known as the ReVision Process in October 1998 which made several conclusions including the need to offer ministries to our community that would require an expansion of our existing facility.
    2. The Long Range Planning Committee surveyed the church and presented a plan for future ministry to the church in May 2008.  Part of this plan included the need to renovate existing space as well as add new construction.
  2. Who is responsible for preparing and implementing a plan for the renovation and expansion?
    1. The Facility Update Committee started as an ad-hoc committee in late 2005 to look at the immediate needs of renovating the education building.  This work proceeded until the Long Range Planning Committee recommended that the church task the Facility Update Committee to develop and adopt a campus wide plan.
    2. The Facility Update Committee is made up of the following people:  Beth Ausley, Chancel Brown, Bernice Hudspeth, Charlie Jones, Melissa May, David Page (chairperson), Jim Pernell, Leigh Ann Pernell, Angie Somers, Jeff Allen (liaison), Mitch Edmonds (advisor), and David Shannon (advisor).
  3. What are the goals of the Facility Update Committee?
    1. To increase the safety and security of the preschool/children’s ministry area
    2. To ensure a long useful life of the current facility
    3. To create engaging environments in order to meet the needs of today’s families and community
    4. To increase space for continuous growth
  4. What recommendations have been made by the Facility Update Committee?   What has been approved by the church?
    1. After much work and deliberation, the committee presented a plan for renovation and new construction; these presentations took place throughout August 2008.
    2. In a Called Conference on September 3, 2008, the church approved the two specific items:
      1. The raising of funds for the architectural plans for the education building renovation plan.
      2. The creation of an Architectural Fundraising Committee in order to gauge the appetite and ability of the church to enter into a Capital Campaign.
    3. In a Called Conference on January 21, 2009, the church approved three items in regards to the continuing work of the committee:
      1. To continue raising the funds for the architectural work for the new building. 
      2. To immediately begin raising funds for the renovation of the education building. 
      3. To move forward with the renovation of the education building.
    4. A Capital Campaign Feasibility study was recommended by the Architectural Fundraising Committee and entered into by the church; this feasibility study led to the recommendation that the total of all construction (renovation and new construction) should not exceed a total of $2.5 million.
  5. Where does the process stand as of today?
    1. A contractor selection process was entered into for the education building renovation in summer 2009; at the end of this process, a budget of $600,000 was set for the education building renovation; this process of renovating this space is ready to proceed when the funds become available.
    2. With an updated budget scope of the project as recommended from the Capital Campaign Feasibility Study and a solid budget for the approved renovation, the Facility Update Committee reevaluated the new construction portion of the plan as well as additional renovations. 
    3. This updated plan is ready to be presented now to the church through scheduled presentations during the month of September with a Called Church Conference set for September 20 in order to vote on the new construction plan.
  6. How much will the total building project cost?

 

Maximum amount of funds
(as recommended by feasibility study)

$2,500,000

 

Education Building Renovation Cost
(this work has already been approved by church)

600,000

 

Amount remaining for new construction, additional renovations, and architectural fees

$1,900,000

 

New construction
(including gymnasium, lobby, bathrooms, and elevator)

1,400,000

 

Renovations, additions, fees
Addition to Smith Hall and other renovations as long as funds are available

500,000

College Park Baptist Church