“SEIZING THE FUTURE”
Bridging One Generation to the Next
Motions voted on by the church on January 29, 2012:
1. A motion that Trinity Baptist Church authorize a Building Committee to work with Mr. Ray Fugatt of CR Fugatt AIA & Associates in the development of detailed construction documents. We further authorize the Trustees to enter into a contract with selected contractor(s). The total project cost not to exceed $2.9 million. 2. A motion to approve a Building Committee comprised of Charles Allen, Sonny Steen, Greg Webb, Mona Hastings, Billy Brame, Jackie Roe, Craig Barber, John Spratt, Jason Barber, 3. A motion that Trinity Baptist Church enter into an agreement with Mr. Ray Fugatt to provide architectural services that will use the preliminary plans to develop detailed construction plans. Compensation to be 6% of construction costs, estimated to be $126,000.
Boo Granger, Jack Judice, and Ed Grimshaw, Chairman.
THE SITUATION
God has presented us with a tremendous opportunity for reaching a new generation. This is a generation that is looking for a worship experience that continually stimulates their senses, due to the fact they have entertainment at their fingertips at all times. This group cannot be reached using the same methodology that has worked with previous generations. To effectively reach them we must change our methodology WITHOUT compromising our THEOLOGY. Methodology needs to shift with the culture while keeping the theology consistent with God’s Word. Currently, we are facing an immediate need in “The Refuge” (The Wednesday Night Student Ministry) and the “Cavern Worship Ministry.”
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THE STRATEGY
Over the past several months the Pastor, the Staff, the Building Study Committee, the Trustees and the Deacons have looked and prayerd about several options to accomodate what God is doing.
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THE STRUCTURE
Build an addition, on the North side of the Trinity Center, that will seat 800 people of the Gym.
Functional, but not overly elaborate.
a. Padded chairs not pews.
b. Lobby for coffee/soft drinks and fellowship. (stained cement flooring)
c.. Large meeting area with stage, lighting, media and sound. (carpet flooring)
d. Would provide meeting area for smaller events such as Men’s Conference; Women’s Conferences, Funerals, Weddings.
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THE STEWARDSHIP
The cost of the building is not to exceed 2.9 million dollars. There will no pledge drive needed for this addition. Our existing debt is $1,447,790. Our existing note payment is $23,320.32 per month. In the past we have consistently and are currently budgeting $600,000 year for debt retirement. We will have enough budgeted each year to service the note on the proposed building. Our total indebtedness at the completion of the proposed project would be approximately $3,600,000. Our monthly debt service would be $46,256.20 which is $3,743.80 less than we are currently paying. Interest rates are at an all-time low and a number of competing banks are interested in financing this project. This will enable us to negotiate a favorable interest rate and payment schedule.
THE START
After much prayer and discussion, the leadership of the church, which consists of the Pastor, Staff, Deacons and Trustees made the decision to present the matter to the church. Churchwide discussion was held on January 22. The following motions will be presented from the Building Study Committee on Sunday morning, January 29, in all morning worship services, without discussion.
- A motion that Trinity Baptist Church authorize a Building Committee to work with Mr. Ray Fugatt of CR Fugatt AIA & Associates in the development of detailed construction documents. We further authorize the Trustees to enter into a contract with selected contractor(s). The total project cost not to exceed $2.9 million.
- A motion to approve a Building Committee comprised of Charles Allen, Sonny Steen, Greg Webb, Mona Hastings, Billy Brame, Jackie Roe, Craig Barber, John Spratt, Jason Barber, Boo Granger, Jack Judice, and Ed Grimshaw, Chairman.
- A motion that Trinity Baptist Church enter into an agreement with Mr. Ray Fugatt to provide architectural services that will use the preliminary plans to develop detailed construction plans. Compensation to be 6% of construction costs, estimated to be $126,000.